Sanzo Wada's groundbreaking work, "A Dictionary of Color Combinations," published in the early 1930s, meticulously cataloged over a thousand color combinations. It offered a unique glimpse into traditional Japanese color perceptions, distinct from Western norms. Wada's pioneering effort laid the foundation for contemporary color research, influencing modern graphic design resources.

Around the time I became enamoured with Wada’s eclectic combinations, I had also been reading Kassia St Clair's "The Secret Lives of Colour". Equipped with a newfound appreciation for the rich history of color and the psychology behind, I embarked on a project aiming to faithfully recreate Wada's palettes by hand, using oil paints in the style of the old masters. Colors have an extraordinary ability to shape emotions and interact dynamically and these pieces are designed with interior living spaces in mind, offering the power to transform and uplift the ambiance of any room. They stand as vibrant conduits of emotion, bringing joy and contemplation through the presence of color.