Recommended by Paige (Collections Manager / Marketing Coordinator):

Kouki Tsuritani’s ‘Pulcinella’ is a brilliant version of the cunning, rebel character I adore. The use of mezzotint accents the character perfectly with its darkness emphasizing his severity and the softness building mystery. This Pulcinella is composed and stoic with his prominent nose and just slits in the mask to reveal his eyes. There is so much to explore in Pulcinella’s gaze, the town on his hat and collar, and the moon’s reflection cradled in his arms. 

Medium: Wood engraving
Dimensions: 3 1/4 x 3 1/2 inches (Image) 9 1/8 x 8 3/4 inches (Sheet)
Signature: Signed
Artist details: Japanese, 1967
Date Finished: 2018
Edition: of 100

Recommended by Nikki (Fine Print Photographer & Content Publisher):
Tsuritani’s work reminds me to laugh and to not take everything so seriously. Life goals and walking along a journey of healing can feel impossible, overwhelming, and lonely. Learning to laugh during the process and feel the silliness is a welcome lightness.

Series: Fountain Series
Medium: Etching with chine-collé and screen-printed elements
Dimensions: 8 x 6 inches (image) 11 x 10 inches (sheet)
Signature: Signed
Artist details: Pacific Northwest, American
Date finished: 2018
Edition: of 3

Medium: Etching with chine-collé
Dimensions: 9 x 14 inches (Image) 12 x 17 inches (Sheet)
Signature: Signed
Artist details: Pacific Northwest, American, 1968
Date Finished: 2017
Edition: AP

Medium: Wood engraving
Dimensions: 10 3/4 x 5 7/8 inches (image)
Signature: Signed
Artist details: Canadian , 1952
Edition: of 50

Recommended by Sam (Owner & Director):
"This wood engraving makes particularly effective use of the detail possible with the medium. The artist uses the form of the farmer viewed from the back, to show the man's home and property. You get a clear sense of the place and that he is directly connected to this rural context of wildlife, river, and the surrounding fields. The image shows that it is all part of him."