- Budou - HEART {Aka}, (Grape -Heart {Red} )- Waterfall Whirlpool in Seto Island Sea

Whirlpool in Seto Island Sea National Park

which rises gracefully above the fence

Shigaraki ware is well known and is one of the "Six Old Kilns" of Japan

Signed: Artist's red seal in the lower right corner of the image

- Budou - HEART {Aka}, (Grape -Heart {Red} )- Waterfall Whirlpool in Seto Island SeaThe delightful woodblock print "Budou HEART {Aka}" (Grape Heart {Red}) is by Mitsuru Hiraki (b. 1958). This captivating piece evokes a dreamy, almost otherworldly atmosphere. Exotic grape motifs in the background blend seamlessly with soft, graceful shading to accentuate a large, gold embellished heart. Playful circles and elegant gold lines further enhance its visual charm. Hirakis work radiates vitality, dreamlike allure, and a gentle sense of