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In the design of the BMW 535i, Matazo Kayama wanted on the one hand to express his fascination with BMW technology and on the other evoke vivid associations
with modern Japan.
He reverted to his earlier theme "Snow, Moon and Flowers", but painted it in a totally new way using an airbrush.To highlight the contrast and to emphasize the elegant quality of the
car, Kayama sprayed fine blue shadows on parts of the silver bodywork and then used classical Japanese techniques in the second phase such as "Kirigane" (metal cutting) and "Arare" (foil impression). He cut out small pieces of silver, gold and
aluminum foil individually and transferred them to the bodywork.
The result: Kayama's Art Car does not just reflect timeless aesthetics but at the same time extraordinary elegance.
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Matazo Kayama is a highly respected master of "Nighon-ga", the traditional style of Japanese painting which protrays symbols such as cherry blossom, maples, mountains, seas and cranes.
In addition to the BMW Art Car, Matazo Kayama is well-known in popular culture for his work appearing on the tailfins of British Airlines aircraft. There is also a gallery page of Kayama's work.
Click here for his Flowing Like a River stamp.
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