Rise again is a Dyptych Painting piece original created by the artist early in his career, in the wake of the 2011 Tōhoku Tsunami, inspired by the artist's connection with Japanese heritage.
Proceeds intended to be donated to Tsunami Relief Funds.
Phoenix Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival
The Koi represents masculine strength, and triumph against the trials and struggles of life, and kites, toys, clothing, and other objects with this image is often gifted to young boys.
It's legend is that the koi swims upstream, battling against the currents of life, and if it can manage to reach the op of the waterfall, wizened, and triumphant, it becomes a dragon.
Artistic and tattoo imagery is rich with images of koi in transformation.
Superimposed over Blood red Japanese sun, and a white Lotus flower, and leaping above tumultuous waves; It is symbolic of this repeated struggle and triumph.
The second of two such pieces, this is a piece that shows the artist's progression in the depiction of the signature Koi and Lotus images.