Ghost Painting — a Midjourney Exploration into the Spirit World of Japan

A breath of the past captured in prompts

It was a pure coincidence that catapulted me into the captivating world of Ghost Painting. There, on Medium, I stumbled upon the articles by Mitsuki Nonaka, who vividly and comprehensively described this genre of art.

Ghost Painting, a relic from Japan’s magical past, weaves a tapestry of literature, regional folklore, and a generous dose of religious belief.

The millennia-old culture of Japan exerts a magnetic pull on me. The symbiosis of tradition and modernity celebrated here is simply awe-inspiring. And then there’s the aesthetics of Japanese art, a minimalist masterpiece for the senses.

So, I dared to venture into the eerie and beautiful spirit world of Japan, allowing Midjourney to prompt some peculiar interpretations onto the canvas.

See for yourselves.

Shadow Beings and Mythical Creatures: A Journey through Japan’s Mysterious Spirit World

In the depths of Japanese tradition lies an endless horde of spirits. They lurk in the corners of legends, stealthily move through myths, and dance in the garb of folklore.

The darkness of ancient folklore holds stories of Yūrei, restless spirits wandering between worlds. Their white robes whisper of forgotten tragedies and unspoken longings.

But there is more. There are the Hitodama, mysterious soul orbs. They float through the darkness like fireflies in the night sky, as if they were a bridge between life and death. Their presence is a puzzle, a mystery waiting to be unraveled.