Mitate No.30 - Shells (Kaigara)
by Nana Shiomi
- Date:
- 2000
- Medium:
- Source:
- Victoria and Albert Museum
by Nana Shiomi
$1,500–$8,000. Common subjects: $1,500–$3,000. Key value factors: Shiomi's exquisite mezzotint technique makes her prints highly sought after. Still life subjects are most collected.
"Mitate No.30 - Shells" is a contemporary print by Shiomi Nana, created during the contemporary. This abstract work reflects the artist's exploration of form, color, and texture through the printing medium.
Shiomi Nana approaches abstraction through the unique constraints and possibilities of printmaking, where the grain of the material, the pressure of the tool, and the interaction of pigment and paper all contribute to the final image. Her exquisite still lifes and natural subjects achieve a jewel-like quality through extraordinary technical mastery.
This print represents Shiomi Nana's contribution to the contemporary tradition during the contemporary. As with all works by this artist, it reflects both individual artistic vision and the broader cultural moment in which it was created. For collectors and admirers of Japanese printmaking, it offers a window into the sophisticated aesthetic world that produced some of the most beloved images in art history.
Mitate No.30 - Shells (Kaigara) was created by Nana Shiomi (塩見奈々) in 2000.
Mitate No.30 - Shells (Kaigara) depicts still life and abstract.
