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Heian princess awaiting her suitor. The Heian period was from 794-1185 and was characterized by the culture of the court aristocracy. Lady Murasaki Shikibu's 11th-century novel, the Tale of Genji, is a record of life among the nobility and is considered one of the great works of world literature.

“Why the interest in Asian art?” Education, travel, and employment with international companies led me to becoming introduced to oriental culture on a professional level. While entrenched in the workforce competing with Japanese manufactured product, productivity standards, Musashi, and management styles, I entertained the idea of embarking upon oriental culture on a personal level as well. Little did I know where this immersion would lead me, and how immensely rewarding the saturation would be. The journey has taken me on a study of Tai Kwon Do philosophy and form, ikebana, Japanese architecture and fashion design, tradition, and symbolism; all culminating in sumi-e and oriental brush painting. One of the most impressionable...