Dimensions: 7/16 × 8 1/2 × 12 1/4 in. (1.11 × 21.59 × 31.12 cm)
Copyright: No Copyright - United States
Kamisaka Sekka made this artwork called Picture Cards, but when exactly, is a mystery. Looking at it, I imagine him sitting with his materials, considering the possibilities of the blank surface. There are these very soft, blurry lines, like atmospheric contours, maybe mountains or clouds. They’re drawn with a kind of tender touch, and float on the old paper with what seems to be a calligraphic inscription. What was Sekka thinking as he made these marks? What kinds of stories did he wish to tell? How do these marks reflect the inner and outer landscapes he navigated? Artists are always in conversation with each other, across time and space, inspiring one another's creative endeavors. I see the connection to other East Asian artists, but also the early modernist interest in Japonisme. This picture invites multiple interpretations and meanings, so let your imagination take the lead!
Comments
This two-volume design collection plays with designs presented in the square format of traditional picture or poem cards. Volume one features 32 images, including two color prints in green and orange, while the remaining designs and the 30 images in volume two are depicted in monochrome ink woodblock print. The designs include images from nature, such as waves and plant motifs, but also some abstract patterns.
Join the conversation
Join millions of artists and users on Artera today and experience the ultimate creative platform.
CollectMore like this
