Katsunori Hamanishi
Mizuhiki-ha, 1990
Mezzotint
73 x 61 cm
28 3/4 x 24 in
(framed)
28 3/4 x 24 in
(framed)
Edition of 50
Signed, dated , titled and editioned in pencil
Hanga Ten
Stand E2
Stand E2
£ 1,150.00 framed
'Mizuhiki' is an ancient Japanese art form of knot-tying, used today on special-occasion envelopes and gifts. Each knot has a symbolic meaning signifying an event such as a birthday, promotion...
"Mizuhiki" is an ancient Japanese art form of knot-tying, used today on special-occasion envelopes and gifts. Each knot has a symbolic meaning signifying an event such as a birthday, promotion or wedding. The artist has beautifully depicted the knots with his skillful mezzotint technique bringing out the silver and gold colours of the cords against a velvety black background.