Japanese Art Over the CenturiesLee Jay WalkerModern Tokyo TimesThe acclaimed artist Sakai Hōitsu (1761–1829), a prominent figure of the Edo Period, infused his work with deep cultural and spiritual significance. Later in life, he became a Buddhist monk, and this spiritual transformation deeply influenced his art. The contemporary artist Sawako Utsumi, born in the serene landscapes of northern Japan, finds equal solace in solitude and in the quiet dialogue of brush and canvas. https://fineartamerica.com/featured/the-persimmon-tree-and-the-reflection-of-time-sawako-utsumi.htmlhttps://fineartamerica.com/featured/the-persimmon-tree-and-time-reflected-in-new-light-sawako-utsumi.htmlhttp://fineartamerica.com/profiles/sawako-utsumi.html – Sawako Utsumi and where you can buy her art, postcards, bags, and other products. http://sawakoart.comModern Tokyo News is part of the Modern Tokyo Times grouphttp://moderntokyotimes.com Modern Tokyo Times – International News and Japan Newshttp://sawakoart.com – Sawako Utsumi and her website – Modern Tokyo Times artisthttps://moderntokyonews.com Modern Tokyo News – Tokyo News and International NewsPLEASE JOIN ON TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/MTT_News Modern Tokyo TimesPLEASE JOIN ON FACEBOOKhttp://facebook.com/moderntokyotimes