In Black Space 

Norio Azuma created "In Black Space," an abstract composition, using color lithography. Born in Japan, Azuma's life and work were inevitably shaped by the aftermath of World War II. This print reflects the artist's negotiation between destruction and reconstruction. In the mid-20th century, artists worldwide grappled with themes of fragmentation and the search for new forms of expression. The muted tones and patchwork arrangement in this piece suggest both a sense of somber reflection and a quiet resilience. The blocks of color, separated yet connected, create a visual tension that might evoke the complexities of identity in a world scarred by conflict. Is this, perhaps, Azuma's way of piecing together a new vision of hope from the remnants of the past? It invites us to contemplate the interplay between personal experience and collective memory.