Medium: Etching and aquatint
Dimensions: 7 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches (Image) 13 1/4 x 17 inches (Sheet)
Signature: Signed
Artist details: Japanese, 1957
Edition: of 35

Recommended by Nikki (Fine Print Photographer & Content Publisher):
"Asahi’s work perfectly balances technical skill with playfulness. This particular etching is full of graceful arcs and twirls that spin the viewer in towards the town at the center. Asahi uses her signature color palette to create a softness that’s pleasing to look at with tiny pops of color that also serve to direct the viewer’s eye. Each character depicted is given importance and movement - even the buildings seem to be enjoying themselves, tucked between the jumping fish and waves of the water."

Medium: Etching and aquatint
Dimensions: 8 1/4 x 11 3/4" (image) 12 1/2 x 15 1/2" (sheet)
Signature: Signed
Artist details: Japanese, 1957
Date finished: 2017
Edition: of 35

Medium: Etching and aquatint
Dimensions: 19 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches (image) 25 1/2 x 21 1/2 inches (sheet)
Signature: Signed
Artist details: Japanese, 1957
Date finished: 2009
Edition: of 35

Medium: Etching and aquatint
Dimensions: 19 3/4 x 23 1/2 inches (image) 26 1/2 x 30 1/4 inches (sheet)
Signature: Signed
Artist details: Japanese, 1957
Date finished: 2009
Edition: of 35
Condition: Lower left corner slightly creased.

Recommended by Nikki (Fine Print Photographer & Content Publisher):
Asahi pulls me in with her simple color palette that lets singular and small moments of color live as individual statements on her etchings. The curls and tendrils of water elements, wrapping around the woman and giant fish spark an attractive pull for me, who grew up fishing. Rather than creating unease with her monsters, Asahi draws me into her playful and imaginary storytelling that draws on traditional Japanese folklore, but centers on the interplay between woman, fish, and water.