Title: Kawa Yūsei
Year of Creation: 2024
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 48 inches x 60 inches
Sale Price: $4,800 USD
Edition Type: Unique, 1 of 1
Current Location: New York, NY, USA
Description:
Kawa Yūsei captures the charm and spontaneity of Japan’s snow monkeys as they soak in the warm waters of a secluded mountain spring. The playful movements of the monkeys are echoed in Keatley’s brushstrokes, bringing a sense of joyful unpredictability to the scene. Delicate blue tones ripple through the center of the canvas, while subtle brown strokes suggest the monkeys’ lively presence as they dart in and out of view, adding a hint of delightful chaos to the serene backdrop.
Keatley’s abstract portrayal blends tranquility with sudden bursts of movement, reflecting both the peace and spontaneity found in the natural world. Kawa Yūsei invites viewers to savor the simple, fleeting moments of animal life, capturing the balance between stillness and play, where each interaction is an unscripted expression of joy.
This piece reminds us that in nature, beauty often emerges in unplanned, surprising ways, encouraging us to embrace the charm of spontaneity within an atmosphere of calm.