彩① — Colour I

彩 means colour, expression or vividness. Although the work uses only black ink, density, movement and paper create a layered visual effect.

This work by Takemura Chikako shows an expressive side of calligraphy: ink becomes trace, movement and a kind of colour without colour.

Character

• Kanji / motif: 彩
• Reading: aya / sai
• Meaning: Colour, expression, vividness, nuance

The work

• Artist: Takemura Chikako / 竹村千佳子
• Size: Height 45.5 × Width 35.5 cm
• Frame: Unframed, delivered flat on washi paper
• Material: Sumi ink on paper
• Technique: Shodō / ink on paper
• Status: One-of-a-kind original

Condition

Slight waves or creases are visible on the right side of the sheet. Please refer to the photographs for details.

Care & shipping

Please protect from direct sunlight, humidity and strong temperature changes. Carefully packed and shipped by SumiFox from Berlin. The price includes careful packaging and shipping.