The BA thesis is entirely based on komorebi, a natural phenomenon in which sunlight filters through tree canopies, creating shadows and diverse light patterns on the forest floor. Through two painted scenes set in different forest environments, I aim to capture the specific character of komorebi and explore its visual characteristics. In doing so, I draw from personal observation and experience of physical nature, as well as several reference photographs. Artistically and ethically, I am inspired by Japanese art and its philosophy of nature. More specifically, my creative process draws upon the Japanese painting style nihonga in several aspects. By placing komorebi within the context of this tradition, I wish to explore the connection between Japanese art, nature, and religion.
In the art-theoretical analysis, based on the premises of Milan Butina and Jožef Muhovič, I aim to define the core formal art elements of both painted scenes and explore the role of light in shaping their final image. In addition to the visible properties of the artworks, I also address their emotional component and compare my own artistic and ethical viewpoints with nihonga painting.
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