This mixed media artwork seamlessly weaves together the elegance of traditional Japanese kimono with the ornate exuberance of Rococo style. At its heart rises Hokusai’s iconic Great Wave, its crests curling with dynamic energy, while delicate chrysanthemums bloom amidst the currents—a symbol of resilience and beauty. The piece uses photography as its foundation, layered with expressive painting and finished by hand, blurring the lines between image and brushwork. “”Rococo Rising: Chrysanthemums Beneath the Great Wave”” is a celebration of cross-cultural harmony: East meeting West, serenity meeting grandeur, and tradition meeting transformation.