Poem of the Horizon
by Reika Iwami
- Date:
- 13/30, 1982
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- wbp
by Reika Iwami
$1,000–$8,000. Common prints: $1,000–$2,500. Key value factors: Iwami Reika's luminous abstract prints are among the most sought-after by female Japanese printmakers. Her cosmic and water-inspired works command the highest prices.
"Poem of the Horizon" is a [sosaku-hanga](/glossary/sosaku-hanga) print by Iwami Reika, created during the Showa and Heisei periods. This abstract work reflects the artist's exploration of form, color, and texture through the printing medium.
Iwami Reika 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 work achieves a rare combination of technical brilliance and spiritual depth.
As a sosaku-hanga work — designed, carved, and printed entirely by the artist's own hand — this print embodies the creative philosophy that the printmaker's personal expression should permeate every stage of production, from concept to finished impression.
This print represents Iwami Reika's contribution to the sosaku-hanga tradition during the Showa and Heisei periods. 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.
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Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Poem of the Horizon was created by Reika Iwami (岩見禮花) in 13/30, 1982.
Poem of the Horizon depicts seascapes and abstract.
