Waterfall Possibly 1966

Editor: So, here's Matsubara Naoko's woodcut print, "Waterfall." It's stark, almost a study in contrasts. All that black ink makes it feel both powerful and a little somber. What strikes you about it? Curator: It's a dance, isn't it? The black ink isn’t just darkness; it's the potential energy of the water, the silent roar before the plunge. It's like holding your breath before diving in. Can you almost feel the spray? Editor: I see what you mean! I was so focused on the starkness, I missed the implied movement. Thanks for pointing that out. Curator: My pleasure! It is a reminder that the deepest impressions often come from the subtlest whispers, isn't it?