The women Kaori Someya paints do not easily reveal themselves. Eyes cast downward, or gazing into the distance, they wear expressions that are mysterious and ethereal — suspended somewhere between dream and waking. Yet when one's gaze drifts to the patterns adorning their kimonos, emotion surfaces at once. Flowers bloom in vivid abundance, a crisp wind moves through cool green bamboo, and cheerful goldfish drift through still water.