Art of Esaias van de Velde

Japanese artist touch to Esaias van de Velde: Light of Japan on Dutch art of yesteryear

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Japanese artist touch to Esaias van de Velde: Light of Japan on Dutch art of yesteryear

Another stunning art piece by the Japanese artist, Sawako Utsumi, is illuminated by the unique angle and a delightful color scheme to the original done by Esaias van de Velde. In the past, the same artist who hails from Northern Japan similarly focused on two other art pieces by the same Dutch artist. Therefore, despite Esaias (1587-1630) being born many centuries before and coming from a completely different culture, the contemporary Japanese artist is still fascinated by his rich legacy.

Equally important, in comparison with the original art piece that inspired Utsumi, she focuses on a Christian theme. Hence, the delightful backdrop to the more central Christian church in blue and white is extremely intriguing.

Ironically, at a similar time in history when Christians would feel the full pressure of the Edo Period in Japan in the seventeenth century, Esaias’s Flemish father also fled because of being a Protestant during a long period of sectarianism in parts of Europe. This fact – and the unique angle by Utsumi – is a way of saying that just like this faith survived despite religious persecution, the spirit of Esaias remains in modern times for individuals who adore Dutch art.

In a past article, I state, “It is known that Esaias admired Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1525-1569). Intriguingly, this artist was called “Peasant Bruegel.” For Utsumi, the artist Bruegel is also deeply admired because of his depiction of adorable landscapes and artistic themes that focus on peasants. In a sense, Utsumi is trying to fuse both artists within her art based on several angles.”

Despite Esaias dying relatively young, his legacy is extremely rich because he taught many artists of different recognition levels. This notably applies to Jan van Goyen, Martszen de Jonge, Pieter van Laer, Pieter de Molyn, and Pieter de Neyn. He also influenced Jan Asselyn, Zacharias Blijhooft, Adriaen Adriaensz Ghibons, Abraham Vinck, and Willem Viruly. Hence, many artistic concepts, expressions, ideas, themes, and other areas, kept the spirit of Esaias alive long after he perished from this world.

In truth, the latest art piece based on the richness of Esaias is extremely delightful and reaches the heart. This notably applies to the color scheme, the simplicity of the boats, the Christian churches that symbolize continuity, the background of natural energy despite the remoteness of the village, and other amazing angles.

Written by Lee Jay Walker

Please email Sawako Utsumi at sawakoart@gmail.com

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Japanese Art and Esaias Van De Velde: Christian Churches and Dutch Villages Through Japanese Eyes

February 25, 2017February 14, 2019Posted in Christian Art, Churches, Dutch Art, Landscapes, NatureTagged Art of Esaias van de Velde, Art of Japan, Asian art and Dutch art, Contemporary Japanese art, Dutch art and Asia, Dutch art and Japan, Dutch art and landscapes, Dutch realism and landscapes, Esaias van de Velde, Esaias van de Velde art, European art and landscapes, Japan and Dutch art, Japan news and art, Japanese art, Japanese artist and Dutch art, Landscapes of old Europe, Lee Jay Walker, Modern Japanese Art, Modern Japanese artist, Modern Tokyo News, Modern Tokyo Times, Pieter Bruegel art, Sawako Utsumi, Sendai artist, Sendia art, Tokyo Art, Tokyo modern artist, Tokyo news, Tokyo news and art, Utsumi SawakoLeave a comment

Japanese Art and Esaias Van De Velde: Christian Churches and Dutch Villages Through Japanese Eyes

The contemporary Japanese artist Sawako Utsumi adores the richness of Dutch Art from the distant past of the fifteenth to seventeenth century. In this article, the focus is firmly on Esaias van de Velde who passed away in 1630. However, despite the clear admiration held by Utsumi who is paying homage to Esaias, the color scheme and central theme of Christianity in a placid sense are extremely pronounced.

If you fast forward to modern times in Holland and Japan then the old world is still ticking to the traditions of the past in the countryside. Yes, the religious fervor and areas of stratification will be different in comparison with the past, yet despite this, the images conjured up in the mind survives.

I state in a past article, “In the realm of fame, history, time, religious values and natural landscapes then Esaias and Utsumi are a million miles apart. However, in the world of art then anything is possible providing the natural feel is linked with passion and admiration. Therefore, for Utsumi, it is natural to flow between time, space, concepts and ideas because the mystery of Shintoism isn’t constrained by religious orthodoxy.”

In the latest art piece by Utsumi titled Japanese Artistic Light of Esaias Van De Velde, the color scheme and central role of Christianity is striking. Likewise, people depicted seem to have time to waste based on tranquility. At the same time, houses look quaint and the natural flow of life seems a million miles away from modern Tokyo where Utsumi currently resides.

It is known that Esaias admired Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1525-1569). Intriguingly, this artist was called “Peasant Bruegel.” For Utsumi, the artist Bruegel is also deeply admired because of his depiction of adorable landscapes and artistic themes that focus on peasants. In a sense, Utsumi is trying to fuse both artists within her art based on several angles.

Utsumi’s other art piece titled Japanese Reflection of Esaias van de Velde ties in greatly with her latest art piece titled Japanese Artistic Light of Esaias Van De Velde. Therefore, despite the homage being shown by Utsumi towards Esaias, it is abundantly clear that her own thoughts are focused on different themes outside of the original art pieces by Esaias and this notably applies to the Christian angle.

Lee Jay Walker

Please email Sawako Utsumi at sawakoart@gmail.com

BELOW IS A NEW BOOK BASED ON THE ART OF SAWAKO UTSUMI

Book Review: Sawako Utsumi and her Kindred Spirit

European and Japanese Art: Buddhism, Christianity, Landscapes, Rinpa, Shintoism, Ukiyo-e, and Dutch Masters

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Japanese Artist and Homage to the Dutch Artist Aert Van Der Neer

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Japanese Artist and Homage to the Dutch Artist Aert Van Der Neer

The artist Aert van der Neer (1603-1677 ) belongs to the Dutch Golden Age of art but sadly his life was blighted by poverty. It is difficult to imagine the real world that engulfed Dutch artists in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, but artists including van der Neer provide glimpses. In saying that, these glimpses mainly apply to architecture, culture, landscapes, rural areas and other natural realities. However, the world that entrapped van der Neer personally during his life remains distant from his art. This applies to the endless struggles he faced with providing for his family, similarly it is known that van der Neer died in abject poverty.

Despite everything the legacy of van der Neer (Original image below is Aert van de Neer) remains potent within Dutch art. Likewise, for modern artists like Sawako Utsumi, who hails from northern Japan, it is clear that his individualistic qualities shine out. Interestingly, Utsumi did two recent art pieces focusing on another Dutch artist called Esaias van de Velde (Third image by Sawako Utsumi paying homage to Esaias van de Velde). Therefore, the Dutch art world of the sixteenth and seventeenth century appeals greatly to Utsumi.

Turning back to van der Neer then Kathleen Kuiper says “Apart from a number of accomplished winter scenes—such as View of the River in Winter in the manner of Hendrik Avercamp (1585–1634), who was among the first northern Dutch painters of winter scenes—van der Neer specialized in canal and river landscapes seen by the light of sunset or early dawn or—most characteristic of all—by moonlight, as in River Scene by Moonlight. Within this somewhat limited range, van der Neer had no rival among his contemporaries. His sensitive handling of subdued light and its reflections on water and in the windows of riverside houses is unequaled. Scholars agree that he was at the height of his powers from the mid-1640s to about 1660.”

Utsumi focuses on the Frozen River at Sunset by van der Neer. However, like usual this intriguing Japanese artist provides her own angles in relation to color schemes, the background of nature and other realities. The upshot being a lovely homage to van der Neer whereby the original enters the mindset. Yet, the art piece equally acknowledges the personal qualities of Utsumi who creates a lovely art piece titled Japanese Light in Remembrance of Aert van der Neer.

At the time of writing, it is known that Utsumi will soon complete another art piece based on the exquisiteness of van der Neer. It is known that this includes replacing the background windmill with a Christian church. Therefore, the individuality and special qualities of Utsumi will fuse itself within the adorable art of van der Neer.

Overall, the intriguing reality of van der Neer shines brightly within the art of this contemporary Japanese artist. In this sense, while the differences of time, culture, religion, and notoriety are a million miles apart, the commonality of “art” and “passion” shines through elegantly by Utsumi who is paying homage to this distinguished Dutch artist.

Lee Jay Walker

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Sawako Utsumi – 1st, 3rd, and 4th image

Aert van der Neer – 2nd image

Japan Art and Esaias Van De Velde: Shades of Light Suppress Time and Culture

February 26, 2016Posted in Dutch Art, Japanese culture, Landscapes, NatureTagged Art of Esaias van de Velde, Art of Japan, Asian art and Dutch art, Contemporary Japanese art, Dutch art and Asia, Dutch art and Japan, Dutch landscapes, Dutch landscapes and Japan, Esaias van de Velde, Esaias van de Velde art, Japan and Dutch art, Japan news and art, Japanese art, Japanese artist and Dutch art, Lee Jay Walker, Modern Japanese Art, Modern Japanese artist, Modern Tokyo News, Modern Tokyo Times, Old European art, Old European landscapes, Sawako Utsumi, Sendai artist, Sendia art, Tokyo Art, Tokyo modern artist, Tokyo news, Tokyo news and art, Utsumi SawakoLeave a comment

Japan Art and Esaias Van De Velde: Shades of Light Suppress Time and Culture

Sawako Utsumi is a modern Japanese artist who focuses on personal landscapes, nature, culture, aspects of Japanese art and re-awakening famous artists but with a twinkle of personal shades, altered images to a minor degree, fusions of culture and unique angles that apply to her own personal art. Of course, with so many amazing artists from the past it is intriguing that Utsumi focuses on such varied European artists. This currently applies to L.S. Lowry, Maurice Utrillo and Esaias van de Velde. However, in time other European artists will be highlighted within her art, various Japanese art forms, individual landscapes, cityscapes, religious art and other areas of art that reach her inner artistic soul.

In the realm of fame, history, time, religious values and natural landscapes then Esaias and Utsumi are a million miles apart. Despite this, in the world of art then anything is possible providing the natural feel is linked with passion and admiration. Therefore, for Utsumi it is natural to flow between time, space, concepts and ideas because the mystery of Shintoism isn’t constrained by religious orthodoxy.

The art piece by Utsumi titled Esaias van de Velde in Japanese Light (top and second image) is extremely intriguing because unlike the original sketching by Esaias the focus of Utsumi is to create her own individual color scheme. On top of this, individual elements by Utsumi increases the awareness of the respective viewer.

Also, another art piece by Utsumi titled Japanese Reflection of Esaias van de Velde works a treat with Esaias van de Velde in Japanese Light because you can easily imagine these places being either neighboring villages – or the same village but during slightly different periods of the year. This reality is far from the original two art pieces by Esaias therefore this fact is extremely intriguing.

In another article I comment: “The female contemporary artist Sawako Utsumi adores the exquisite landscapes of Esaias. It could well be that Esaias reminds Utsumi of aspects of her childhood in Sendai and her visits to the countryside of Fukushima – and other rural communities in adjacent prefectures. Therefore, the rural landscapes by Esaias and other artistic themes by this sublime artist appeals greatly to Utsumi.”

Esaias passed away in 1630 and hails from distant Holland. This reality is a far cry from Utsumi who was born in Japan and is a contemporary artist. Despite this, and the enormous differences in culture, religion, modernity, space and time – the amazing art and legacy of Esaias suits the thought patterns of Utsumi. After all, the search for inner peace, a place called home in a chaotic world, adorable landscapes, nature and natural artistic dimensions aren’t set in stone. Given this reality, Esaias van de Velde in Japanese Light and Japanese Reflection of Esaias van de Velde by Utsumi are two adorable art pieces that pay homage to Esaias, while highlighting the enormous individuality of Utsumi and focusing on her own personal concepts. Also, the religious and cultural themes play into past interactions between Holland and Japan based on the mirage of Dejima but with the end result being “light.”

http://sawakoart.com – Sawako Utsumi personal website

http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/sawako-utsumi.html – Sawako Utsumi and where you can buy her art, post cards, bags, and other products. Also, individuals can contact her for individual requests.

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Japanese Art and Reflection of the Dutch Artist Esaias Van De Velde

February 11, 2016Posted in Churches, Dutch Art, LandscapesTagged Adam Elsheimer art, Art of Esaias van de Velde, Art of Japan, Asian art and Dutch art, Contemporary Japanese art, Dutch art and Asia, Dutch art and Japan, Dutch art and landscapes, Dutch realism and landscapes, Esaias van de Velde, Esaias van de Velde art, European art and landscapes, Japan and Dutch art, Japan news and art, Japanese art, Japanese artist and Dutch art, Landscapes of old Europe, Lee Jay Walker, Modern Japanese Art, Modern Japanese artist, Modern Tokyo News, Modern Tokyo Times, Pieter Bruegel art, Sawako Utsumi, Sendai artist, Sendia art, Tokyo Art, Tokyo modern artist, Tokyo news, Tokyo news and art, Utsumi SawakoLeave a comment

Japanese Art and Reflection of the Dutch Artist Esaias Van De Velde

The artist Esaias van de Velde was born in Amsterdam and just like in Japan religious issues were extremely problematic during this period of history. Esaias knew this reality at first hand because his father had fled to Amsterdam because of anti-Protestant persecution. Similarly, during the Tokugawa period (1603-1868) in Japan you had an inquisition against Christians that resembles the cruelty of ISIS (Islamic State – IS) and al-Shabaab in modern times.

Esaias was born in the late sixteenth century and passed away in 1630. It is known that Esaias was influenced by Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1525-1569) – who was also called “Peasant Bruegel” – based on the fact that his father adored this artist.” This intriguing name was based on Bruegel focusing on landscapes and scenes involving peasants. Therefore, Esaias during his informative years had a clear artistic direction.

The German artist Adam Elsheimer (1578-1610) also appealed greatly to Esaias. However, unlike the peasant art genre that became so important to Bruegel, the artist Elsheimer focused on different art forms. Not surprisingly, the popularity of Elsheimer influenced the Baroque artistic world despite his relatively short life.

Turning the clock forward to modern Japan in the twenty-first century, then the female contemporary artist Sawako Utsumi adores the exquisite landscapes of Esaias. It could well be that Esaias reminds Utsumi of aspects of her childhood in Sendai and her visits to the countryside of Fukushima – and other rural communities in adjacent prefectures. Therefore, the rural landscapes by Esaias and other artistic themes by this sublime artist appeals greatly to Utsumi.

Other artists who influenced Esaias include Roelant Savery and Jan Van de Velde. Likewise, Esaias himself influenced a plethora of artists during his lifetime and this notably applies to Jan van Goyen. The legacy of Esaias therefore is extremely rich because he is one of a few acclaimed artists who are the founding fathers of Dutch realist landscapes in the early part of the seventeenth century.

Utsumi herself adores the richness and simplicity of many art pieces by Esaias. After all, many individuals all over the world find inner-peace while walking in the countryside. Given this reality, and the artistic nature of Utsumi, then Esaias opens up the old world of western Europe based on his stunning landscapes.

Lee Jay Walker

http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/sawako-utsumi.html – Sawako Utsumi and where you can buy her art, post cards, bags, and other products. Also, individuals can contact her for individual requests.

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Sawako Utsumi – 1st and 3rd image

Esaias van de Velde – 2nd image