Ascend to Asahi-dake

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​Acrylic on canvas | 16 x 20 | 2026

● Gallery-wrapped heavy-duty stretched canvas 16 inches (41 cm) high, 20 inches (51 cm) wide, and 1.5" (4 cm) deep.

● Metal float frame with silver-tone finish, hanging hardware attached. The frame adds 0.75 inches (2 cm) along the primeter of the painting.

● Multiple acrylic gloss and satin varnish coats for UV protection, reduced glare, and easy cleaning.

● Free world-wide shipping. Ships in a box. Certificate of Authenticity is included.

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The frigid expanse is dotted with steaming holes as remnants of volcanic activity. Asahi-dake is the tallest mountain on the Japanese island of Hokkaido and is popular with skiers and snowboarders.

A group of skiers is determined in ascending the mountain peak to experience the lightness of going down over fresh snow. This is a portrayal of a truly monastic experience of earning the right to ascension and bliss.