Kimono Geisha

Description RON MILLER's ‘Kimono Geisha’ presents the iconic figure in a colorblocked and folded Kimono, wearing a shimada-style wig, red lips, and the iconic black bar to cover her identity. Geisha are Japanese women who entertain through performing the ancient traditions of art, dance, and singing, and are distinctively characterized by their wearing of kimono and oshiroi makeup. The color, pattern, and style of kimono is dependent on the season and the event the geisha is attending. A traditional kimono can take from two to three years to complete, due to the elaborate painting and embroidering. A romantic symbol of classical Japan, Geisha are traditionally shown as enigmatic, elegant, sexual, and ocassionally lonely figures who have become a shadow of their former selves within modern… more Properties Edition 10 Created 2021 Style Acrylic on canvas City Berlin Type Digital image Resolution 1.787 x 3.697 px