Yasuko Hayashi’s nihonga paintings are like a doorway to a hidden realm.

Layer upon layer of mineral pigments and glue lock light into a warm, supple texture; the brushwork is fine and restrained, spreading across the surface like morning mist.

Standing before her works, viewers seem to be guided into a secluded and quiet space. There are no clocks there and no urging; her landscapes slow the flow of time, even bring it to a standstill.

“A Slow Journey Through a Hidden Realm” invites viewers to set aside the pace of daily life and, between mineral hues and negative space, feel a forest-like hush. It is a journey not made for haste, but for the mind alone.