ギャルリー亜出果
Zao Wou-Ki The Pond
Zao Wou-Ki The Pond
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Etching, 1972
Edition: 4/26
Publisher: Éditions Galanis (Paris)
Printer: Bellini (Paris)
Catalogue raisonné: Moestrup 230
38.00 × 28.00 cm (sheet size)
25.00 × 22.00 cm (image size)
Signed by the artist in pencil
Comes with a certificate of authenticity
In good condition
This work is currently held by our partner gallery in France. According to French standards, the condition is good, but the criteria for evaluating the condition of aged items may differ between France and Japan. Please consider purchasing only after acknowledging any signs of age-related wear (such as stains, discoloration, creases, wrinkles, or fading) that are typical for vintage items. We have not personally inspected the item. The work is currently stored in France, and delivery after an order will take more than two weeks. Due to the nature of the work, returns after purchase are not accepted.
About "The Pond"
Created in 1972, this etching delicately expresses the tranquility and inner space that Zao Wou-Ki pursued. The title "The Pond" depicts not merely a natural landscape, but a spiritual space that reflects light, air, and even the flow of time.
The composition features soft lines and shadows that seem to drift on the water's surface, creating a rhythm like gentle ripples. Forms are not rigidly fixed; they appear and disappear, evoking various landscapes in the viewer's imagination. This expression combines the beauty of negative space reminiscent of Chinese ink wash painting with the free compositional sense of Western abstract prints.
In the 1970s, Zao Wou-Ki moved towards a more concise and poetic print expression, conveying deep spirituality through minimal lines and tones. In this work, the quiet gradations of black and the delicate lines characteristic of etching evoke memories reflected on the water's surface or the subtle presence of nature.
Despite its small size, this piece possesses a depth that leads the viewer into quiet contemplation, embodying the "fusion of nature and spirit" that runs through Zao Wou-Ki's art.
