MEDITERRANEAN CONFERENCE CENTER
July 3–5, 2026 

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Chizuko Itabashi

板橋千鶴子

Chizuko Itabashi is a Japanese painter and a member of the Japan-Europe Palace Art Association.
She has exhibited her works both in Japan and internationally, pursuing a distinctive artistic expression while building upon the rich traditions of Japanese painting.

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 Peony 

 牡丹 

Artist’s Statement

Many flowers bloom in my garden, and I cherish them as if they were dear companions.

Whether flowers or birds, I believe there is nothing more important than observing the real thing with my own eyes.
Nature offers a beauty and vitality that cannot be fully captured through photographs or imagination alone.

Message from the Artist

I would be happy if you simply view this work in your own way and find your own meaning in it.

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Japan-Europe Palace Art Association Commentary

The Nihonga paintings of Chizuko Itabashi are rooted in a deep affinity with nature and a keen power of observation.
Whether depicting flowers, birds, or other natural subjects, her work consistently reflects a quiet sense of respect for life.
In this piece, the peonies possess both elegance and serenity, filling the composition with a dignified presence.
The delicate rendering of the leaves and the gentle appearance of the butterfly suggest a lifelong engagement with the natural world.
Rather than pursuing decoration alone, Itabashi seeks to capture the living essence of what she observes firsthand.
Across her diverse body of work, a sincere and enduring gaze toward nature remains constant, forming the foundation of her distinctive artistic world.