During a Sumi-e workshop I was introduced to the japanese artist Ito Jakuchu (1716-1800), and what a discovery. I am particularly fascinated by the book “Genpo yōka”, which is why it has to find its way into my blog. So radically reduced and utterly beautiful. Jakuchu was renowned for his vivid, colorful paintings of flowers […]

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