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Dilapidated Poetry A by Hiroyuki Tajima — Japanese Woodblock print

Dilapidated Poetry A

by Hiroyuki Tajima

Sōsaku-hanga
Abstract
Medium:
Woodblock print
Edition:
Self-printed

Description

A striking entry in Tajima's series of poetic abstract compositions, "Dilapidated Poetry A" channels the wabi aesthetic of decay and impermanence through abstract woodblock form. Rough-hewn textures, fragmented shapes, and muted earthy tones evoke the crumbling beauty of old walls, torn documents, or weathered wood — subjects Tajima returned to throughout his career. The title suggests a meditation on memory and erosion, themes central to his postwar artistic identity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dilapidated Poetry A was created by Hiroyuki Tajima (田島博之).

Dilapidated Poetry A depicts abstract.