Shikata Ga Nai is to accept that some things are beyond our control; to let go of them and focus on what best can be done. For instance, losing a loved one is hard. We can’t bring back those we have lost but we can cherish our memories with them. We can remember them by doing things we enjoyed doing with them like listening to music together. By doing this, we find peace within ourselves. The illustration seeks to capture this feeling of grief alluded to by the intentional placement of an empty chair and the old man’s hand on its arm rest.

This digital illustration was made as part of the Ikigai series by The Phoenix Company. The series features 12 Japanese concepts of life seen through an Indian artist’s lens. Through thought-provoking illustrations, the series seeks to capture the depth of these concepts in a simple yet perceptive way.

Colour: It is a multicolour print. It is borderless and plain on the reverse.

Size: It is a SQUARE print and comes in 3 different sizes - 5.82 inches, 8.25 inches & 11.5 inches. This print DOES NOT come with a frame. It is unframed.

Material: It is printed on high quality textured paper.

Care instructions: While the paper is rigid, it is advised to handle with care to avoid any unwanted creases.

Room: The vibrant colours in this painting make this an ideal piece of home decor for the entryway, living room, office space, hall way, etc.

The package will include the ordered number of prints wrapped carefully in a rigid, non-bendable envelope.

Refunds & exchanges are not accepted. Cancellations are not accepted.

Kindly note: The prints are not framed and do not come with mounting. They are printed on high quality paper and are carefully packed.

Shikata Ga Nai is to accept that some things are beyond our control; to let go of them and focus on what best can be done. For instance, losing a loved one is hard. We can’t bring back those we have lost but we can cherish our memories with them. We can remember them by doing things we enjoyed doing with them like listening to music together. By doing this, we find peace within ourselves. The illustration seeks to capture this feeling of grief alluded to by the intentional placement of an empty chair and the old man’s hand on its arm rest.

This digital illustration was made as part of the Ikigai series by The Phoenix Company. The series features 12 Japanese concepts of life seen through an Indian artist’s lens. Through thought-provoking illustrations, the series seeks to capture the depth of these concepts in a simple yet perceptive way.

Colour: It is a multicolour print. It is borderless and plain on the reverse.

Size: It is a SQUARE print and comes in 3 different sizes - 5.82 inches, 8.25 inches & 11.5 inches. This print DOES NOT come with a frame. It is unframed.

Material: It is printed on high quality textured paper.

Care instructions: While the paper is rigid, it is advised to handle with care to avoid any unwanted creases.

Room: The vibrant colours in this painting make this an ideal piece of home decor for the entryway, living room, office space, hall way, etc.

The package will include the ordered number of prints wrapped carefully in a rigid, non-bendable envelope.

Refunds & exchanges are not accepted. Cancellations are not accepted.

Kindly note: The prints are not framed and do not come with mounting. They are printed on high quality paper and are carefully packed.