Detail: The exhibition is centered around two series: “Celestial Phenomena” and “Jellyfish”.

“Celestial Phenomena” depicts heavenly bodies seen through clouds. Okada uses the kanshitsu technique for most of the boxes, fashioning them from hemp cloth combined with lacquer sap. Their profiles match the sky’s curve.

Ocean creatures resembling multiple moons reflected on the surface of the night sea inspired Okada to create “Jellyfish”. An immersive sense of depth is achieved by executing the decoration in two layers.

Okada uses meticulous processes to achieve the lightest and most evanescent of visual effects. The resulting works are compelling fusions of time-honored skills with contemporary sensibility.