Cascade

This is a series of 30x36 cm works where accidental lines are created by dripping paint over organic layers, embracing the force of gravity.

"Cascade, No. 13," a dynamic, asymmetric abstract painting where expressive white drips flow from two horizontal lines, creating a stark contrast against a dense, dark blue area on the left side of the composition. From the 'Cascade' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Cascade,No13, 2025
"Cascade, No. 12," a structured abstract artwork where cascading white drips originate from two expressive horizontal lines, all interacting with a foundational grid of vertical and horizontal white brushstrokes and a weathered underpainting. From the 'Cascade' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Cascade,No12, 2025
"Cascade, No. 11," a deeply layered abstract painting where cascading white drips descend from bold horizontal brushstrokes at the top, flowing over a complex, scraped background of navy blue drips and fine crayon lines. From the 'Cascade' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Cascade,No11, 2025
"Cascade, No. 10," a dramatic and atmospheric abstract painting where thick, cascading white drips descend from a bold horizontal brushstroke at the top, flowing over a deep, richly textured blue background woven with fine white crayon lines. From the 'Cascade' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Cascade,No10, 2025
"Cascade, No. 9," a companion piece to "Cascade, No. 8," this abstract artwork features a central cascade of white paint that flows down the middle of the composition, creating a powerful focal point over the underlying layers of crayon lines and blue drips. From the 'Cascade' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Cascade,No9, 2025
"Cascade, No. 8," a multi-layered abstract painting where a final, curtain-like cascade of white paint flows down the right half of the composition, interacting with a subtle grid of white crayon lines and a background of blue drips. From the 'Cascade' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Cascade,No8, 2025
"Cascade, No. 7," a structured yet fluid abstract painting where cascading white drips, originating from horizontal lines, traverse and unify the composition's distinct blue and white halves. From the 'Cascade' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Cascade,No7, 2025
"Cascade, No. 6," a minimalist and expressive abstract painting where several bold, cascading drips of blue paint flow downwards from horizontal brushstrokes over a raw, textured white and black crayon background. From the 'Cascade' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Cascade,No6, 2025
"Cascade, No. 5," a complex mixed-media work where a final layer of fine white horizontal lines is drawn over a deeply layered background, featuring a unique cascading effect created by applying water to wet white paint. From the 'Cascade' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Cascade,No5, 2024
"Cascade, No. 4," a dynamic abstract painting featuring a powerful central cascade of blue paint, which is then intersected and overlaid by expressive, dripping white horizontal lines and free-flowing crayon marks. From the 'Cascade' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Cascade,No4, 2024
"Cascade, No. 3," a serene yet complex abstract artwork where a final, unifying layer of cascading white paint drips flows over a textured background of crayon marks and a dense area of black and navy blue. From the 'Cascade' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Cascade,No3, 2024
"Cascade, No. 1," a bold and dramatic abstract painting where thick, black cascading drips dominate a complex background of yellow drips, fine horizontal lines, and a dark underpainting. From the 'Cascade' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Cascade,No1, 2024

"Cascade, No. 14," a contemplative abstract painting where cascading white drips, originating from expressive horizontal brushstrokes, flow down over a serene, multi-layered background of blue and white. From the 'Cascade' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Cascade,No14, 2025

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