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Traveling with Mr. Shigeho Shinagawa, the Chairman of U-Can Inc, in and around Mt. Asama, an active volcanic mountain. Karuizawa Hiroshi Senju Museum was established from his collections. 

Traveling with Mr. Shigeho Shinagawa, the Chairman of U-Can Inc, in and around Mt. Asama, an active volcanic mountain. Karuizawa Hiroshi Senju Museum was established from his collections. 

With the guide of Mr. Shinagwa, I could find a location which is usually restricted.

With the guide of Mr. Shinagwa, I could find a location which is usually restricted.

Back in NY studio, I am looking through my sketches for a dynamic expression that will be the core of the work.

Back in NY studio, I am looking through my sketches for a dynamic expression that will be the core of the work.

I am considering which pigments to use to express the eerie feel and majestic character of a volcanic mountain.

I am considering which pigments to use to express the eerie feel and majestic character of a volcanic mountain.

Since the 'Waterfall on Colors' series, my choices for color have dramatically expanded. How can I express the reality of a planet called Earth,  floating in a cosmic atmosphere?  I am interested in what should be the color of the background.

Since the 'Waterfall on Colors' series, my choices for color have dramatically expanded. How can I express the reality of a planet called Earth,  floating in a cosmic atmosphere?  I am interested in what should be the color of the background.

Traveling with Mr. Shigeho Shinagawa, the Chairman of U-Can Inc, in and around Mt. Asama, an active volcanic mountain. Karuizawa Hiroshi Senju Museum was established from his collections. 
With the guide of Mr. Shinagwa, I could find a location which is usually restricted.
Back in NY studio, I am looking through my sketches for a dynamic expression that will be the core of the work.
I am considering which pigments to use to express the eerie feel and majestic character of a volcanic mountain.
Since the 'Waterfall on Colors' series, my choices for color have dramatically expanded. How can I express the reality of a planet called Earth,  floating in a cosmic atmosphere?  I am interested in what should be the color of the background.