miki yamamoto sat down with him to find out more. >> reporter: colorful, vibrant and mystical.se are just some of the works by a french artist whose been painting in japan for 40 years. that's marcus cell, a permanent gallery featuring his art has opened in tokyo in september. >> translator: his colors are extraordinary. >> hooz amae's amazing. >> translator: he's so dedicated to painting japanese myths. >> reporter: yes, the scenes of japanese mythology has become his life's work. the book was compiled 1300 years ago and recounts the creation of japan's islands, mountains and seas. since ancient times japanese have believed that deities exist everywhere in nature. marcus uses brushes and vibrant colors portraying a mythological world where people live in harmony with nature, respect and care for each other. >> what is the biggest fascination about japanese myths for you? >> it's full of love and and the things to learn and mature. i think the world is getting crazy. at the moment it's war everywhere, it's bad news everywhere. i think we all have a big love inside ourselves, bu