tracing fascination
for as long as i can remember, the print, rather than the painting, has fascinated me; i've thought of it as poetry rather than prose. prints have a translucent quality: they're filled with light.keika hasegawa (active c. 1893-1905)
Chrysanthemum 17
from 'one hundred chrysanthemums, 1893
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posted by lotusgreen at 11:13 PM
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For a long time I have realized that prints are to painting as poetry is to other writing. The limitations of printmaking and writing poetry distill the work and leave the essential.
I was so pleased to see this first post - as usual it is beautiful.
thank you so much, dorothy. i think you're the first person i've ever talked to who had the very same perception, so it feels especially nice to share it.
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hi, and thanks so much for stopping by. i spend all too much time thinking my own thoughts about this stuff, so please tell me yours. i thrive on the exchange!
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