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 - Emanation 70 - color woodblock print - edtion of 50 - detail Sold
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Emanation 70

MAKI, Haku

Color woodcut on Japan paper.Reference: Maki 1330.Edition of 50.Signed, titled, and numbered in pencil, and also bearing a seal in the image.The si...

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