Symbols in Motion: Paintings by Shinichi HIROTA

Symbols in Motion: Paintings by Shinichi HIROTA

A surreal dreamscape unfolds through fragments of anatomy, architecture, and symbols. Faces morph into structures, spirits float through a shifting sky, and language becomes physical. This richly detailed piece invites viewers to explore the subconscious terrain of memory, fear, and transformation.

A whimsical figure in a red cloak runs joyfully across a pink dreamscape, flying kites and scattering symbols. The floating shapes, bold colors, and playful forms evoke a childlike freedom—where meaning is fluid, and every motion becomes a celebration of imagination.

A realistic hand clenches into a fist, confronting a stylized face shrouded in blue and yellow. The tension between form and emotion suggests themes of confrontation, silence, and the distance between understanding and reaction. A minimal yet powerful narrative unfolds in stillness.

In a surreal retelling of the Fall, three leaf-clad figures stand beneath a lightning-torn sky. A white serpent coils around a fruit-laden tree as one apple lies fallen. Their gestures evoke guilt, confusion, and loss—capturing the fragile threshold between innocence and consequence.

An elderly man guides a child with a leaf on his head, while a question mark hovers nearby. A black arrow points upward, suggesting a path or fate. On the pink-tiled road, distant figures look on. This quietly surreal scene reflects generational tension, direction, and symbolic passage.

A lone figure stands on a surreal stage, holding staffs topped with a pink bird and a coiled serpent. Dressed in green, they seem caught in a ritual, navigating a symbolic terrain marked by floating lines, glyphs, and imagined creatures. A dreamlike balance of power and vulnerability.