Lezende vrouw voor een venster c. 1900 - 1925

Shodo Yukawa’s image shows a woman reading by a window. I imagine the artist layering each colour, one block printed on top of another, a real labour of love. The cool tones and the pale atmosphere evoke a world of calm and reflection. I wonder what Yukawa was thinking when he made this print. I can imagine the artist choosing each shade, considering the texture of the paper and the way the colours would interact. The simple gesture of the woman's hands holding the book communicates a feeling of quiet contemplation. Yukawa’s work brings to mind that of other artists, who explored similar themes of everyday life and the beauty of the ordinary. Artists are always building on what came before, pushing boundaries, and finding new ways to see the world. Painting, printmaking, is a conversation across time and cultures. Each artist adds their voice, their perspective, to the ongoing dialogue. It’s about embracing the questions rather than seeking fixed answers.