- Aka to Kajitsu (Red and Fruits)- Zen Garden adorned with scattered cherry blossom

adorned with scattered cherry blossom petals

It was carved by Susumu Ito and printed by Yoshiaki Watanabe

Paper size: 17 and 3/4 inches by 13 and 1/2 inches (45 x 34

all have since withered and disappeared

- Aka to Kajitsu (Red and Fruits)- Zen Garden adorned with scattered cherry blossomThe charming woodblock print Aka to Kajitsu (Red and Fruits) is by Mitsuru Hiraki (b. 1958). It features a large strawberry in the foreground with a watermelon in the background. The piece exudes a juicy freshness, using vibrant colors to create a playful and eye catching composition. Hirakis work radiates vitality, dreamlike allure, and a gentle sense of healing. His masterful use of color conveys a timeless beauty that resonates deeply with viewers.