Okada’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

falling down to the huge grey hollow in Hinode (One Hundred Views of Tokyo, Message to the 21st Century 東京百景 21世紀へのメッセジ)
Okada Marie Japanese

Returning Life
Kenzo Okada American (born Japan) 1902–1982

The Child's Bath
Mary Cassatt (American, 1844–1926)

Rising Sun, Red Clouds
Okada Yoshio Japanese, born 1977

Woman Bathing
Mary Cassatt (American, 1844-1926) printed with Leroy (French, active 1876-1900)

On a Balcony
Mary Cassatt (American, 1844–1926)

Sleepy Nicolle
Mary Cassatt American, 1844-1926

After the Bullfight
Mary Cassatt (American, 1844–1926)

Maternal Caress
Mary Cassatt (American, 1844-1926) printed with Leroy (French, active 1876-1900)

Two Girls
Marie Laurencin French, 1885-1956

The Letter
Mary Cassatt (American, 1844-1926) printed with Leroy (French, active 1876-1900)

Mother's Goodnight Kiss
Mary Cassatt American, 1844-1926

Two Girls
Marie Laurencin French, 1885-1956

Feeding the Ducks
Mary Cassatt American, 1844-1926

In the Omnibus
Mary Cassatt (American, 1844-1926) printed with Leroy (French, active 1876-1900)

Mother and Little Girl
Mary Cassatt American, 1844-1926

The Coiffure
Mary Cassatt (American, 1844-1926) printed with Leroy (French, active 1876-1900)

By the Pond
Mary Cassatt American, 1844-1926

Afternoon Tea Party
Mary Cassatt (American, 1844-1926) printed with Leroy (French, active 1876-1900)

The Bath
Mary Cassatt (American, 1844-1926) printed with Leroy (French, active 1876-1900)