Collection of original art works interpreting Japanese culture and its way of expression, accompanied by the collection of Inna Rogatchi’s modern Haiku poetry.
“Inna Rogatchi’s Whispers & Dreams is a wonderful collection, which matches the flashing synthesis of Haiku with the vibrant sensitivity of the artist’ glance on nature through the melange of pastel and watercolour. One get charmed by Inna’s artistic vision and is attracted by her poetry” –prof. Domenica Taruscio, the head, Italian National Institute of Health, founder, Italian National Il Volo di Pegaso Arts, Literature and Music Award.
Haiku 84. Evening Poem II. Watercolour, oil pastel, lapice pastel, crayons Luminance , encre l’alcool, hand-applied pigment of pale gold on authored original archival print on cotton Velin Museum 315 mg paper. 33 x 48 cm. 2020.
Struggling through a long night, Brave little flower shines in gold, Becoming a warrior Haiku 81. Poet’s Dream. Chinese red paste, watercolour, oil pastel, lapice pastel, crayons Luminance, encre l’alcool on authored original archival print on cotton Velin Museum 315 mg paper. 33 x 48 cm. 2020.
Memories are dancing into feelings, Feelings are whirling into words, Heart is left open and unguarded. Poet’s dream. Haiku 66. The Warmth of Snow. Chinese red paste, watercolour, oil pastel, lapice pastel, crayons Luminance on authored original archival print on cotton Velin Museum 315 mg paper. 33 x 48 cm. 2020.
Under snow Singing heart Blossoms Haiku 62. Red on Blue I. Chinese red paste, watercolour, oil pastel, lapice pastel, crayons Luminance on authored original archival print on cotton Velin Museum 315 mg paper. 33 x 33 cm. 2019.
Crispy air sings in blue, Dreams in red, Warming itself up Haiku 74. Sun Tale I. Watercolour, oil pastel, lapice pastel, crayons Luminance , had-applied pigment of gold on authored original archival print on cotton Velin Museum 315 mg paper. 33 x 33 cm. 2020.
When the sun is re-born, Tale becomes real, Once in a year Haiku 73. Sakura Diary I. Watercolour, oil pastel, lapice pastel, crayons Luminance , encre l’alcool, hand-applied pigment of copper on authored original archival print on cotton Velin Museum 315 mg paper. 33 x 48 cm. 2020.
Princess of beauty Exalts her garment day and night. Sakura Haiku 37. May Rain II. Watercolour, oil pastel, lapice pastel, crayons Luminance on authored original archival print on cotton Velin Museum 315 mg paper. 33 x 48 cm. 2019.
Bluebells’ rain streams down In a happy dance. The gift of May Haiku 58. Summer Day Song IV. Watercolour, lapice pastel, crayons Luminance, encre l’alcool on authored original archival print on cotton Velin Museum 315 mg paper. 33 x 48 cm. 2019.
Why is the sky June-blue? It prepares for a small flower To dance through it. Haiku 84. Dance in Yellow VI. Watercolour, oil pastel, lapice pastel, crayons Luminance, encre l’alcool on authored original archival print on cotton Velin Museum 315 mg paper. 33 x 48 cm. 2020.
Happiness bubbles up into a hot balloon Full of dizzily dancing flowers, The peak of a summer Haiku 78. Duetto VII. Watercolour, oil pastel, lapice pastel, crayons Luminance on authored, encre l’alcool on original archival print on cotton Velin Museum 315 mg paper. 48 x 33 cm. 2020.
Drops of summer dew Shines morning long In a serene song Haiku 85. Waltz in Purple VII. Watercolour, lapice pastel, crayons Luminance, encre l’alcool on authored original archival print on cotton Velin Museum 315 mg paper. 33 x 48 cm. 2020. 2020.
When laziness of summer is about to switch into reflections of autumn, Waltz gets purple Haiku 79. The Kiss II. Watercolour, oil pastel, lapice pastel, crayons Luminance, encre l’alcool, hnd-applied pigment of copper on authored original archival print on cotton Velin Museum 315 mg paper. 33 x 48 cm. 2020.
Under pouring rain, The kiss is always in orange. Love Story Haiku 77. Almost Blue. Homage to Chet Baker. Watercolour, oil pastel, lapice pastel, crayons Luminance, encre l’alcool on authored original archival print on cotton Velin Museum 315 mg paper. 33 x 48 cm. 2020.
Scent of coffee, drop of brandy, Maffle of a velvet jazz: November survival code Haiku 80. December View I. Watercolour, lapice pastel, crayons Luminance, encre l’alcool on authored original archival print on cotton Velin Museum 315 mg paper. 33 x 48 cm. 2020.
Smiles, hugs, warmth of friends’ voices, Flickering light of pine-scented candle, A year to be renewed. Haiku 75. Jasmine, Bee and Honey. Watercolour, oil pastel, lapice pastel, crayons Luminance, encre l’alcool on authored original archival print on cotton Velin Museum 315 mg paper. 33 x 33 cm. 2020.
Sun-soaked air Keeps little bee Strong and happy Haiku 86. Elegy IV. Waltz in Purple. Chinese red paste, watercolour, oil pastel, lapice pastel, crayons Luminance, encre l’alcool on authored original archival print on cotton Velin Museum 315 mg paper. 33 x 48 cm. 2020.
What is a friendship? It is to feel the warmth of a stone And the silky touch of a little flower.
