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K is for Komorebi
Feb 22, 2022
In real life, the space between the canopy and branches allows sunlight to gently filter through. In Japan, the dappled light this creates is called komorebi (pronounced koh-mo-reh-bee) and is made up of the kanji characters for tree (木), shine through (漏れ), and sun (日).
The contrast between sunlight and shadow, and the way the two dance, is a sight artists of all types try to capture — just look at Claude Monet’s Garden Path and The Olive Tree Wood in the Moreno Garden. The beauty of komorebi isn’t just skin- deep, however. The interplay of light and dark can teach us a thing or two about life and wellness. ~ What is Komorebi?
