As a painter, developed a style that deliberately defied Nihonga ’s obsession with elegance. Where traditional painters sought shibui (austere subtlety) and miyabi (courtly grace), Rikitake pursued what critics have called the “yogore” aesthetic—a term meaning dirtiness or defilement.
: Documenting revolutionary changes in Japan’s defense posture and military infrastructure. Rikitake Ayae Teraoka