In Hakama No. 3, the atmosphere shifts noticeably from the tension of earlier works. Here, the figure is fully dressed in a black hakama skirt and a simple white cotton shirt. For the first time in the series, her facial features are visible. She appears carefree and open.
Her gesture is light and unguarded — both hands lifted as she tucks her hair behind her ears. The movement feels spontaneous, almost cinematic. Set against a fresh green background reminiscent of young grass, the painting radiates renewal and optimism.
The hakama no longer carries a warrior-like charge; it becomes simply a garment. The mood is softer, suggesting a new chapter, a moment of inner freedom. Her slightly parted lips and distant gaze evoke anticipation — as if she is standing at the threshold of something beautiful and unknown.
Executed with bold, textured brushwork — including passages created with a roller — the surface holds a tactile, contemporary energy. The work balances realism with painterly freedom, capturing a sense of beginning, lightness, and quiet transformation.
