
Diary: February 28th, 1994 (b), Two Melons
by Tetsuya Noda

by Tetsuya Noda
$1,000–$8,000. Still life prints are among the artist's most iconic works. Good mixed-media prints: $2,500–$5,000. Key value factors: Noda's innovative diary-print concept has earned him major museum recognition. Earlier works and larger formats command premiums.
"Diary: February 28th, 1994 (b), Two Melons" is a contemporary print by Noda Tetsuya, created during the Showa and Heisei periods. This still life demonstrates the artist's extraordinary ability to transform ordinary objects into luminous studies of light, form, and texture.
Noda Tetsuya brings characteristic refinement to this composition, achieving an almost transcendent quality through masterful control of the printing medium. The interplay of light and shadow gives the subject a presence that transcends mere representation, inviting quiet contemplation.
This print represents Noda Tetsuya's contribution to the contemporary 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.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Diary: February 28th, 1994 (b), Two Melons was created by Tetsuya Noda (野田哲也) in 1994.
Diary: February 28th, 1994 (b), Two Melons depicts still life and food & drink.