Three Koi Fish In Sunlit Lotus Pond

by Deborah League

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12.000 x 9.000 inches

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Three Koi Fish In Sunlit Lotus Pond

Artist

Deborah League

Medium

Painting - Watercolor

Description

Watercolor art print of three colorful Koi fish swimming in an aqua blue lotus pond. Pink lotus flowers and lily pads anchor the image, while the fish reflections and play of sunlight on water bring movement to the image.

In Japan, Koi fish are known as the swimming, or living jewel. The name "Koi" comes from the Japanese word “nishiki” which traditionally means beautiful or elegant things.

In ancient Japan, there were 4 treasures Kin (gold), Gin( silver), Sango (Coral), and Aya Nishiki (figured brocade), and it is said that the name “Nishiki-goi” is named after “Aya-Nishiki”. Nishikigoi is also commonly likened to the multi-colored brocade patterns of the Japanese traditional woven silk fabric, “kimono,” known for its vivid yet delicate colors and striking beauty.

“Ggoi” or koi is what the Japanese refer to simply as carp fish which is meant to be eaten. So you might say that Nishikigoi means “living jewel koi”

Originally created to be a consistent food source in Japan, these carp or koi soon evolved into an ornamental fish that many kept in their garden ponds to add beauty or shine.

As the concept of these “living jewelry” expanded, the koi soon began to symbolize success, ambition, perseverance, and advancement in life. It is said that to be a Nishikigoi is to be a fish that succeeds in life.

Therefore, Japanese people building homes would add a pond in their garden and keep Nishikigoi there as a way to mean that the master of the house feels fulfilled.

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January 1st, 2020

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