Statement

About “Camo & Cloud”

I can’t put it into words, so I draw clouds.

I transformed military camouflage uniforms into canvases and painted clouds over them.
What I want to convey through my work is neither positive nor negative.

For me, this painting process is a journey of contemplation.
From the moment I acquire the uniform to the moment I finish the painting,
I reflect on many things.

The world has become too complex for words to adequately express everything.
However, I believe that the essence of humanity lies in simplicity.

Camouflage and clouds.

Camouflage is designed to deceive, while clouds invite contemplation.

When I superimpose the eternal nature of clouds on the chaos created by humans, I feel deeply moved.

This evokes an indescribable emotion, complex and encompassing both extremes simultaneously.

“Camouflage and Clouds” is a work of art that elicits different impressions and
emotions in each viewer, depending on their life experiences.
Some may feel hope and discovery, while others may feel despair and discomfort.

By exhibiting my paintings, I aim to reveal the kind of life you have led, how you perceive the world,
and what experiences and thoughts you hold. I hope this will inspire similar reflections globally.
This is why I paint clouds over camouflage uniforms once worn by others.

Some may wonder whether my message is negative or affirmative.
One thing I can say for certain is that

             I cannot agree with
                       using the lives of many
                                to take the lives of others
                                          for the greed of a few.

The world belongs to all of us. May we all enjoy life.

The World Is Yours.

Massa AquaFlow  a.k.a. HIRANO Masaaki

Translation: Lina Yamada