The Apple Before Me｜ 拾えなかった林檎
¥650,000
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This painting, The Apple I Couldn’t Pick Up, explores the question:
“Why are people unable to notice the answers already lying before them?”
When people experience pain or difficulty, they often believe that the answer must exist somewhere far away.
A new piece of knowledge.
A better theory.
A framework that finally fits them.
A more perfect way to live.
As if becoming “someone else” could somehow resolve their lives.
And so, many continue searching.
But perhaps the problem itself is already the entrance to the answer.
Because the one experiencing that reality is not anyone else,
but the self that exists here and now.
In this painting, the white figure quietly gazes at an apple resting near its feet.
It is not a distant fruit.
It is close enough to touch.
And yet, it remains unpicked.
Perhaps because people unconsciously believe that answers must be farther away,
more difficult,
more extraordinary than they truly are.
But the hints we need are often hidden within the reality already unfolding before us.
The emotions we repeat.
The things we avoid.
The moments that trigger us.
What we are strangely drawn toward.
What we fear the most.
These may all be apples reflecting something within ourselves.
What truly needs to be picked up may not be a method for becoming someone else,
but the quiet realization of:
“Why am I creating this reality?”
A truth that has been resting very close to us all along.
This painting portrays the human tendency to search endlessly in the distance,
while overlooking the fruit already lying at one’s feet.
And yet,
even then,
the answer continues to remain quietly before us.
Artwork Information
Title:
The Apple Before Me｜
拾えなかった林檎
Medium:
Acrylic paint (made in Japan)
Rich, textured surface
Multiple layered construction
(High quality, durable)
Dimensions:
725 × 845 × 60 mm
(Height × Width × Depth)
Edition:
Original / 1 of 1
Signature:
Certificate of Authenticity included
Artist:
A-su La
Year:
2026 / 03
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Care & Handling
Please gently wipe the surface with a soft cloth.
Avoid direct sunlight and store in a low-humidity environment.
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Shipping
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Estimated delivery times are:
Japan: 5-7 days
International: 14-21 days
Shipping costs will be automatically calculated at checkout.
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◆ Packaging
Each artwork is carefully protected and packaged with great attention to ensure safe delivery.
Canvas works are securely covered to protect the surface and shipped using dedicated, high-quality packaging materials.
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◆ Artwork
This is a one-of-a-kind original piece.
It is signed by the artist and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity to ensure its originality.
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◆ Notes
Please note that colors may appear slightly different depending on your screen settings.
Thank you for your understanding.
