Overview
This is a sophisticated relief print that utilizes heavy embossing to create a three-dimensional representation of a Japanese tea bowl.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Gildo Mimaki Relief Print of a Black Tea Bowl (Chawan), c. 1970s
Photo reference
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Story
Gildo Mimaki spent his career bridging the artistic worlds of Tokyo and Milan, eventually becoming a master of what he called 'Matière' or material-focused art.
Maker / Origin
Gildo Mimaki was a pioneer who moved to Italy in the 1950s, where he became a bridge between Eastern philosophy and Western abstraction.
Condition & Value
The print appears to be in excellent condition with the deep embossing remaining crisp and the ink saturation deep. Mimaki's limited edition prints are sought after by collectors of both Japanese art and modern graphics.
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