Hajime Namiki, "Ishiwara Sakura"

The so-called "Rock-Breaking Cherry Tree" stands today in Iwate Prefecture. The Ishiwara Cherry Tree is known for its resilience and growing through rocks. This particular tree is said to be 400 years old and grows from a large group of granite. A very large, early composition by Namiki with gold leafing and a subtle pink, which contrasts perfectly with the dark tree trunk. A magnificent and eye-catching design!

Date: 2002
Size: Paper (approx. 18” x 30”), image (approx. 14” x 27”)
Edition: 72/200
Condition: Excellent color and condition

Namiki Hajime (1947 - ) is internationally recognized for his colorful and elegant woodblock prints incorporating gold and silver mica leafing throughout his designs. His compositions and prints reflect the artist's love of nature, especially of trees.