Mitsumasa Kadota’s "Ethos" (2023) is a striking composition that exemplifies the artist’s signature exploration of movement, texture, and color dynamics. Executed in acrylic and carborundum on cotton, the painting is a testament to Kadota’s ability to transform pigment into an expressive, almost sculptural medium. The title, "Ethos", evokes the essence of character and guiding principles—suggesting that within its sweeping forms lies a deeper reflection on identity, rhythm, and perception.
Kadota’s mastery of layering and gestural abstraction is fully realized in "Ethos". The painting features sweeping, fluid strokes of emerald greens, deep blues, vibrant yellows, and rich purples, which merge seamlessly yet retain their individual intensity. The composition appears to be in motion, as if captured in a fleeting instant where energy and form meet.