Nozomi Saito

Nozomi Saito’s works skillfully utilize tempera and acrylic paints over gold leaf, vividly depicting realistic plants that seem to come to life. The plants are imbued with new vitality, glowing within the radiance of the gold leaf.

The plaster and gold leaf applied to the wooden panels may initially create a strong impression. However, the meticulously rendered plants soften the overall image, and the rounded forms gently envelop the composition.

1957 Born in Muroran, Hokkaido

1981 Graduated from the Special Fine Arts Program, Faculty of Education, Iwate University