South of the Satsuma Peninsula in the Kyushu district of Japan lies the oceanic Kikai Caldera, the site of a catastrophic volcanic eruption 7,300 years ago. This super explosion devastated the region, rendering the western half of Japan uninhabitable and forcing mass migrations that reshaped history.

This artwork captures the very moment of the eruption's inception, expressing the unfathomable energy of this ancient cataclysm.

Through a vivid interplay of cool and warm tones, the composition bridges the ocean's serenity and the eruption's fury. Deep blue hues symbolize the surrounding waters, while fiery oranges and reds convey the explosion's molten core. Abstract patterns ripple across the canvas, evoking the explosive chaos, with splashes of white light representing air bubbles and ash particles suspended in the turmoil. Together, these elements create a dynamic, almost ethereal sense of motion, encapsulating the raw power of nature's destructive beauty..