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Everybody in the art circle agrees that although
Yuriko was born in Japan. Her heart belongs to
India. In the past 12 years or so, she has not only
mastered Hindi; she has harmonizes herself to the
cultural climate of her new home. So, her word has
frequent references to Indian philosophy and myth,
and in a way that’s impossible without a deep
appreciation of the Indian way of life. And yet, you
only have to stand before her work to see the
harmonious blend of these with Japanese aesthetic.
The paper is Japanese Shikishi, and the paint is
good old watercolor. The colors – be they rich
gold, sublime blue or vibrant red – are used to
evoke a serenity that springs from Yuriko’s
Japanese upbringing. Beautiful shapes, radiant
colors, idealized images, they exist on her canvas
not for their sensual qualities but for spiritual
joy. The refinement of the strokes and hues reflect
a grace that is as much sought in the Japanese
system as in Indian Bhava.
Ratnottama
Sengupta
(Art Critic)
Financial
Times, June 2001
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