Who created Happy Spring?

Happy Spring was created by Motoi Oi (大井基).

What technique was used to make Happy Spring?

Happy Spring uses Etching, on etching.

Happy Spring

by Motoi Oi

Contemporary Mokuhanga

Spring

Etching

Medium:: Etching
Image courtesy of: Artsy

Description

Motoi Oi's "Happy Spring" is a etching that reveals the artist's sensitivity to place and atmosphere.

This work reflects the artist's contemporary approach to printmaking, drawing on both traditional techniques and modern sensibilities. The etching technique brings a distinctive linear quality and tonal depth to the composition, with fine detail emerging from the interaction of acid and metal plate.