In an essay accompanying a 1984 exhibition of Japanesecalligraphy in the U.S. titled "Words in Motion, " he says of his masterpiece "Brightness in Every Direction!"
The wide diversity of patterns reflects a variety of influences, ranging from Arabic calligraphy, European bouquets and Chinese phoenixes to Japanese cherry blossoms and Indian or Persian peacocks.
The design schemes feature contemporary cream-and-brown color palettes mixed with Eastern elements like calligraphy painted on the walls above the headboard, colorful Japanese-style pillows on the sofa and artwork Matsuhisa curated from up-and-coming Japanese artists.