Light, Water, Flowers
an exhibit of Glass, Japanese Calligraphy & Ikebana
This is a collaborative exhibit between myself, Ken Peterson, my mother Hiromi Peterson who practices Shodo (Japanese Calligraphy), a philosopher Robin Fujikawa, and Naomi Omizo who practices Ikebana (flower arrangement). The show was on display at Punahou School’s Kirsch gallery in Honolulu, Hawaii September 16-30 of 2004.
Each piece is represented in three parts to give the whole of an idea…… First is shodo, the poetry of the piece is presented in brush strokes of Japanese/Chinese characters. Second is the hand crafted glass, which gives a visual interpretation. Third is a translation from Japanese to English, accompanied by a dialog of insight, history, and philisophical thoughts.
On behalf of Hiromi, Robin, Naomi, and myself, thank you for visiting our exhibit, we appreciate you coming by. Please take your time, relax and enjoy.
For biographies click artist's name : Ken Peterson, Hiromi Peterson, Robin Fujikawa
(click on images to view pieces)
ICHIU SENZAN O URUOSU -
The one rain moistens a thousand mountains 
WA KEI SEI JAKU - Harmonious
respect, purifying tranquility 
SEKAI NI HITOTSU
DAKE NO HANA - The only flower in the world 
FURUIKE YA KAWAZU TOBIKOMU
MIZU NO OTO - Old Pond, Mr. Frog leaps in, Water Plop! 
SHIO MACHI JAYA - Teahouse
of tide-waiting 
JITOMYO - Be a Lamp Unto Yourselves
HOKUSHIN GA SONO TOKORO
NI IREBA SHUUSEI KORE O MEGURU - 
When the north star is in position, all stars revolve around it.
KOSHU MINOKASA
NO OU HITORI TSURU KANKOO NO YUKI - 
Solitary Boat, old man, straw hat and rain cape fishing alone with the cold river snow
SOTTAKU DOOKI - Right instant
to help a hatchling 
UME GA KA NI NOTTO HI
NO DERU YAMAJI KANA - 
To fragrance of plum blossom, All of a sudden, the rising sun, Mountain path.
Sorry, none of this work is for sale.
Thank you for visiting our exhibit!!!!
From left to right - Robin Fujikawa (commentary), Ken Peterson (glass), Hiromi Peterson (calligraphy), Naomi Omizo (flowers)