De vergankelijke aard van Konjin: een Japanse god van metalen

Konjin, the Japanese god of metals, is depicted in a traditional Onmyōdō-inspired illustration, set against a vermilion background with intricate, swirling patterns reminiscent of ancient Chinese cosmology. The kami's ephemeral figure is rendered in shimmering gold and copper hues, with an intense, fiery gaze that seems to pierce through the cosmos. A delicate, hand-painted compass rose floats above Konjin's head, with subtle, shifting gradations indicating the changing directions and seasons. A scattering of cherry blossoms in soft pink and white hues surrounds the deity, symbolizing the fleeting nature of fortune and the importance of navigating the lucky directions. In the corners of the image, subtle kanji characters in bold,black ink hint at the ancient astrological and geomantic practices that guide the placement of Konjin. The overall aesthetic is one of dynamic tension, capturing the god's volatile nature and the constant flux of the cosmos.