One Afternoon By The Sea (海を見ていた午後 (Limited Edition)

One Afternoon by the Sea pays tribute to the song 海を見ていた午後 (One Afternoon by the Sea), encapsulating the delicate and wistful ambiance of love lost and revisited. Set against the timeless backdrop of Yamate in Yokohama, where the iconic Dolphin restaurant still stands, the artwork evokes the bittersweet journey of a young woman returning to a cherished place, now in solitude. Through the sparkling soda glass, she gazes at a distant cargo ship, and the dance of rippling light and reflections captures the ephemeral and tender nature of her emotions.

Soft layers of blue tones, accented with warm, glowing hints of light, mirror the song's poignant lyrics—words left unspoken, connections missed. A playful dolphin subtly woven into the composition symbolizes both the innocence of past joys and the quiet hope that remains. The soda glass, a vessel of memories, blurs the line between reality and dreams, while bubbles and oceanic textures create a narrative of longing, reflection, and the gentle passage of time.

Adding to the sense of yearning is the delicate presence of a paper napkin inscribed with “わすれないで” (“Don’t forget”), a poignant reminder of the fragility of memories and the enduring desire to hold onto moments that slip away like soda’s bubbles disappear. As part of the Still Life in Place series, this piece intertwines the tangible elements of still life with the evocative essence of a specific location. The result is a poetic and immersive experience, inviting viewers to contemplate their own moments of love, loss, and the enduring beauty of remembrance.