‘Matte Iru’ or ‘Waiting’ lino print. 待つこと, matte iru is Japanese for ‘Waiting.'  Bleak events beyond control imposes a period of reflection, and hence the muse awaits her fate. Pattern inspired by deep ocean forms is a metaphor for unwavering nature of life. The gold leaf detail symbolises hope admist the chaos. This piece uses traditional linocut technique and is handprinted on a press.
 
Image size, print area: 30 x 20 cm or  12“ x 8“ approx
Paper Size: 38 x 28 cm or 15“ x 11“
Paper: somerset radiant white, 280 gsm with 4 deckled edges
All prints come unmounted and unframed
Inks: 2 colour reduction print, cranfield black and white relief ink
Editions: 24
Each artwork is signed and editioned on the bottom of the image
 
The nature of the printmaking means each artwork is unique in ink intensity and placement. No two prints are the ever the same, which adds to the charm of printmaking.