Haku MAKI

Maki Haku (巻白, 1924–2000) is the artistic name of Maejima Tadaaki. He was an sōsaku-hanga artist, an artistic movement in 20th century Japan that stressed the artist as the sole creator motivated by a desire for self-expression. This broke with the previous traditional ukiyo-e collaborative system where the artist, carver, printer, and publisher engaged in division of labor. Maki evolved over his many years as an artist, characterized by his artistic interpretations of Chinese characters and traditional Japanese symbols, such as the persimmon. His prints are often embossed, thus adding an unusual third dimension to his compositions.  He created these effects through a process including wet cement and plyboard. Maki was one of the most prolific Japanese printmakers of his day.  His serene imagery, whether abstract or representational, and his exacting technique have made his prints desirable to many collectors and his work is included in public and private collections across the globe. 
Haku Maki - Poem 70-69 - woodcut and silkscreen - detail Sold
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Poem 70-69

MAKI, Haku

Color woodcut and silkscreen with raised embossed elements on wove Japan paper, mounted on a wove support sheet, 1970.Edition of 154.Signed, titled...

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Haku Maki - Persimmon-C - Kaki - 1977 - embossed color woodcut - detail Sold
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Persimmon C

MAKI, Haku

Color woodcut and screenprint with raised embossed fruit on wove paper.Reference: Maki 661.Edition of 206.Signed, titled, dated, and numbered in pe...

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Haku Maki - 巻白 - Kaki 90 - 柿 - Persimmons - embossed color print - detail Sold
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Kaki 90

MAKI, Haku

Persimmon (alternate title) Color woodcut and silkscreen with raised embossed fruit and mica ink on wove paper.Edition of 151.Signed, titled and nu...

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