In Moth Gate II, Kogachi revisits the composition and motifs of Moth Gate I. The monumental Japanese moon moth remains the central focal point, carrying a profoundly personal significance, rooted in family memory. Following her grandfather's passing, a giant moth appeared in her grandmother’s kitchen, a peaceful presence the family left undisturbed, believing it to be his spirit lingering near by before passing on. This is resonant with the traditional nihon bunka belief that moths are sacred messengers between the physical and spiritual realms.

While the first canvas opened into a dark, enigmatic expanse, the threshold here reveals a luminous, vibrant blue. For Kogachi, what lays beyond this space remains a mystery that she is yet to investigate, however as she notes, to her it is a peaceful gate to another portal or garden that does not yet require explanation.

Replacing the autumnal leaves of Moth Gate I, native Japanese wisteria cascade over the archway entrance, scattering purple petals onto the stone steps below. Traditionally associated with longevity, enduring love and resilience, the blossoms introduce a sense of continuity.

Within the surrounding stone wall, the hidden faces expand beyond self-portraiture into a broader maternal lineage, coming to represent the artist, her mother, and her grandmother. In depicting these faces, Kogachi utilised a new technique wherein she physically painted each stone before wiping the pigment away to leave a washed, faded effect. This process functions as a poignant metaphor for the passage of time, the gradual fading of memory, and the indelible presence of one’s ancestors within us.