About the Object

Like many of Sato’s works, this painting showcases the artist’s love for the environment of his native Hawaiian landscape. Taking inspiration from the ocean, Sato conveys an underwater scene that places the viewer below the surface, looking across the sand as a bottom-dweller. The focal point is a coral-like structure mounted in the sand, absorbing the sunlight in its center. The overall feeling of the peace conveys calmness and serenity, something that Sato felt from the ocean and sought to represent in this artwork.

Additional Information

Tadashi Sato was a member of The Metcalf Chateau, a group of Asian American artists from Hawaii. The group shaped much of Hawaii’s modern art aesthetics, which are often associated with abstract expressionism.