'The Accumulation of Time' 1

  Dimensions: 8" x 11.5" Materials: Washi Paper Method:  Wataru Hatano's work is made from the Kurotani washi, a traditional Japanese paper. Washi is hand-made by first separating the inner bark of the plant and pounding it. This pounded version of the Kozo inner bark is added to a liquid solution and mixed with tororo-aoi (fermented hibiscus root), resulting in a paste-like substance. Each sheet of paper is made by spreading this paste across a su (bamboo mesh screen) evenly. Sheets are subsequently left to dry. His intricately textured surfaces are then achieved through a combination of soil, pigment, acrylic and Japanese paper on a wooden board.  He says "I think I am good at painting simple, with a soft touch, and using my washi gives a special vibration to the painting."  Description: 'The Accumulation of Time'  creates a standing image for the beauty of the everyday. Hatano's 'vibration' is echoed texturally, the organic layers creating a depth and timeless quality. The painting