BETWEEN KOI PONDS AND CARP
With delicate body painting, this artist designs a flowing koi pond on her skin: gentle wavy lines, vaguely hinted lotus blossoms, and the defining outlines of koi carp. The focus is on the minimalist painting technique, which captures the essence of the Japanese garden ideal – an oasis of calm where the colorful carp symbolically represent luck, courage, and perseverance.
The breeding of koi carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus) is an art form in Japan: their orange-scarlet fish are not only cultivated for their beauty but also for their symbolic meanings. A good pond requires a careful filter system to optimally maintain water quality and habitat – just as this body painting artist perfects her techniques to seamlessly combine body and symbolism. A work that peacefully unites the beauty of stillness and movement.
