Japandi Sea

by Christian Ovís

‘Japandi Sea’ depicts a sea of tall, stylised waves beneath a warm yellow sky. Deep blue and softer shades of blue form broad swathes of water, edged with cream-coloured foam. The wave crests curl in different directions and overlap one another. Above the sea, thin lines run through elongated clouds and a faint, round sun-like shape. Orange hues lend the horizon a warm glow.

The composition has a decorative, graphic quality. Repeated lines follow the curves of the waves and emphasise the movement of the water. The light-coloured foam forms small branches and rounded curls above the dark swathes. The largest wave on the left and the foaming foreground frame an opening towards the distance. The contrast between the warm-coloured sky and the cool sea lends the image clarity. The refined contours evoke the atmosphere of Japanese print art.

This graphic seascape wall decoration is suitable for a living room, hall or study. Blue and cream combine well with wood and calm natural tones; yellow and orange can be incorporated into warm accessories. A plain wall gives the waves room to breathe. From a distance, the broad arcs of the waves stand out. Up close, the delicate waterlines, curls of foam and small cloud outlines become visible.