Kwaadaardige wind, liefdevolle wind- eerste deel 1908 - 1910

Kosugi Tengai made this book cover, Kwaadaardige wind, liefdevolle wind- eerste deel, sometime in his lifetime. The olive-green plane of this book cover is an invitation. I wonder what Kosugi Tengai might have been thinking as he chose this particular shade. Perhaps it's a nod to the natural world, to the resilience of plants and the earth, or maybe it’s just a color that resonated with him at that moment. See how the floral design on the right is a subtle reminder of nature's constant presence. Look at the gold lettering and how its placement is so intentional. Each element feels carefully considered, a testament to the artist's vision and craftsmanship. Artists are always talking to each other, across time and space, so perhaps Kosugi Tengai was in conversation with other artists when he made this. What I love most is how this invites us to bring our own experiences to it.