Waves of Petals

“Waves of Petals” by Shiro Kasamatsu was made around 1956.

About the work
The richness of this stunning work lies in its many layers. Deceptively simple it embodies the history of Japanese printmaking in its graphic symbolism.

A group of three koi are glimpsed beneath the rippled surface of a pond covered with fallen Sakura (cherry) blossom. It is springtime. Sakura embodies the transience and nobility of human life and also the shinto ideals of impermanence, hope and renewal. Koi are revered as symbols of strength, perseverance, and transformation and also represent prosperity, good fortune, and personal growth. Their colours carry specific meanings; red for success, blue for serenity, gold for wealth. The presence of a rare Midorigoi green koi adds a further natural harmony. Waves of Petals is a deeply spiritual and meaningful work representing a rich tapestry of life’s adventures. Soothing and reflective, it will be enjoyed for years to come.

About the artist.
Shiro Kasamatsu began creating woodblock prints around 1919 and during his long life made around only 150 such works with 50 or so of the early woodblocks being lost to fire following the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923. After the end of the Second World War Japanese printmaking underwent a renaissance and contributed to economic reconstruction. Shiro Kasamatsu made many works around this time with Waves of Petals being amongst the best.

Produced by Duille, Northampton, England.
Adapted from a Shōwa period woodblock by Shiro Kasamatsu.

About giclée
The giclée process is ‘the best kind of fine art print available today’ and uses precision digital technology. Favoured by leading international museums and fine artists for superb detail and quality of reproduction with rich saturated colour. These prints are often mistaken for originals.

As with any work of art we recommend displaying your print away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.

Made to last
This is a museum-quality archival print made using materials which will last for many years. It is printed in archival quality pigment inks on Somerset Velvet 255gsm acid free paper reproducing the original work. As with any work of art we recommend displaying your print away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.

Available unframed in a choice of two sizes

This diagram shows the approximate scale when compared with a person.

Both sizes fit standard ready to use frames which are widely available.

Packed for protection with fast dispatch
Your unframed print will be sent wrapped in acid-free tissue and protectively packed.

All materials are recyclable and come from environmentally responsible sources.