Japanese Blue Butterflies, Too - Kamisaka Sekka Notebook
Description
Kamisaka Sekka's "Butterflies" from his renowned Chō senshu series is a mesmerizing fusion of Rinpa school elegance and Meiji-era innovation. This exquisite work showcases Sekka's mastery of negative space, where ethereal azure lepidoptera dance across an implied canvas of pristine white. The artist's deft brushwork captures the gossamer-thin wings with a minimalist grace that belies the complexity of his technique.
Sekka's ingenious composition, balancing traditional Japanese aesthetics with modernist abstraction, speaks volumes about the cultural crosscurrents of early 20th-century Japan. The piece's deceptive simplicity invites contemplation, evoking the transient beauty of nature and the enduring power of artistic reinvention.
This captivating study not only exemplifies Sekka's pivotal role in revitalizing classical Japanese art but also presages the global influence of Japanese design on emerging artistic movements.
About the Artist
Delivery & Refunds
Cost
Orders over $50 USD ship free.
Orders under $50 USD cost between $5-10 USD to ship depending on which part of the world you're ordering from.
Delivery Times
Production:
The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.
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Average shipping times:
USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks
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Returns and Refunds
1. You're welcome to open a return / exchange request within 30 days of your order's delivery.
2. All items for return must be delivered back in their original condition, with their original packaging included.
3. No guarantees your return will be approved if you send items back before the approval of your return request
4. No returns, refunds or exchanges on discounted or sale items.
5. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.
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Details, Details
Size: 6x8” (A5)
Page count: 60 sheets (120pg)
Paper: Ruled or graph
Weight: 90gsm (2.7oz/yd)
Sturdy: Strong, spiral coil binding
Brand New, Just For You
Your new notebook will be produced with care after you place an order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing things people actually want.
FSC® Certified Paper
Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.
Water-based Inks
Your new notebook case will be printed with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they're used in a pro-lab process that delivers spectacular colors and outstanding clarity.
Partnered with Prodigi
I've worked with a lot of partners over the years. Prodigi's quality and care is remarkable, but their commitment to art, the environment and ethical supply chains that captured my heart.
Details, Details
Size: 6x8” (A5)
Page count: 60 sheets (120pg)
Paper: Ruled or graph
Weight: 90gsm (2.7oz/yd)
Sturdy: Strong, spiral coil binding
Brand New, Just For You
Your new notebook will be produced with care after you place an order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing things people actually want.
FSC® Certified Paper
Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.
Water-based Inks
Your new notebook case will be printed with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they're used in a pro-lab process that delivers spectacular colors and outstanding clarity.
Partnered with Prodigi
I've worked with a lot of partners over the years. Prodigi's quality and care is remarkable, but their commitment to art, the environment and ethical supply chains that captured my heart.
