Guidepost to the East 1959

Tadashi Nakayama's 1959 woodblock print, "Guidepost to the East," showcases a bold, abstract style. The artwork features a central black form, resembling an abstract representation of a figure or structure, set against a textured, brown background. A red circle at the top suggests a rising sun, symbolizing the East. The dynamic forms and minimal colors create a sense of energy and movement, characteristic of abstract expressionism. The artwork exemplifies Nakayama's exploration of the relationship between form, color, and space.