O-BON DANCER
Mark Vallen 2004
Oil on canvas 21' x 32 1/2'

Los Angeles has one of the largest Japanese communities outside of Japan. Every year the Japanese Americans in LA's Little Tokyo area hold an O-Bon Festival, the traditional observance celebrating and honoring deceased ancestors.

During the city's O-Bon festivities, hundreds participate in performing Japanese folk dance. The artist's painting portrays one such dancer.

Vallen's painting was created on canvas mounted on wood. If you are interested in acquiring this painting, please e-mail for price and shipping details.