Copyright: Public domain Japan
Paul Jacoulet made "Le Lotus Noir. Chine" with, it seems to me, incredible care, focusing on line and flattened planes of color. It’s interesting to think about how Jacoulet worked with materials, especially because the textures seem almost illusory, carefully built with layers. Consider the robe, where the black-on-black lotus patterns emerge through subtle shifts in value and texture. It's not just about the color, it’s about how the light interacts with the surface, creating depth where there is none. It reminds me that painting, like any art form, is a conversation. Each mark, each gesture, is a response to what came before. Artists like Hiroshige come to mind, who share a sensitivity to the ephemeral qualities of light and atmosphere, translated through the lens of printmaking traditions. Ultimately, Jacoulet's work reminds us that art is always a dialogue, an exchange of ideas across time and cultures.
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