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Kongamaluno (Kongamaruno) by Hiroyuki Tajima — Japanese Woodblock print

Kongamaluno (Kongamaruno)

by Hiroyuki Tajima

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

Description

"Kongamaluno (Kongamaruno)" extends Tajima's practice of titling abstract works with invented, phonetically rich names that create a sonic identity for the work without anchoring it to conventional meaning. The variant spelling in parentheses suggests uncertainty or a deliberate double-naming, as if the work itself resists singular designation. The print occupies a space of productive linguistic and visual ambiguity central to Tajima's mature aesthetic.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kongamaluno (Kongamaruno) was created by Hiroyuki Tajima (田島博之).

Kongamaluno (Kongamaruno) depicts abstract.