湍津姫命 Tagitsuhime-no-mikoto
Ichikishimahime-no-Mikoto is one of the three Munakata goddesses, governing maritime safety and the virtues of water. Born from the covenant between Amaterasu and Susanoo, she is a goddess of beauty and fertility who washes away all stagnation, much like a pure, flowing river.
Artist Commentary
Tagitsuhime-no-mikoto embodies the physical power and constant motion of the ocean. As one of the Munakata Sanjoshin, she was brought into being through the sacred exchange of imperial regalia between Amaterasu and Susanoo. Enshrined at Nakatsumiya on the island of Oshima, she serves as a vital bridge between the shore and the open sea, protecting the central routes of maritime travel.
Her name implies the crashing of waves and the spray of rapids, a characteristic reflected in the dynamic composition of this piece. Unlike the stillness of mist, this artwork emphasizes the vitality of water in transition. The central luminous orb suggests a divine core amidst the surrounding turbulence, where light breaks through deep blue depths. By layering intricate, liquid-like textures, the piece explores the tension between chaos and order, inviting the viewer to contemplate the relentless yet life-giving energy of the goddess who commands the tides.
