Flower Wagon - Kamisaka Sekka Art Notebook
Description
Step into the enchanting realm of Kamisaka Sekka's "Wagon from Momoyogusa" (1909), a woodblock print that serves as a visual time capsule of Japan's Meiji-era artistic revolution. This masterpiece, a vibrant collision of ukiyo-e tradition and Art Nouveau audacity, beckons viewers into a world where past and future dance in exquisite harmony.
An azure wagon forms a canvas for nature's opulence – wisteria cascades like purple rain, while cherry blossoms whisper tales of Japan's beauty. Sekka's genius radiates through every element: the wagon's intricate latticework interplays with gossamer bamboo blinds and ephemeral cherry blossoms, crafting a tactile symphony that titillates the senses.
Bold outlines of spoked wheels and framework speak the language of modernism, while delicately rendered flora and kimono-clad figures pay reverent homage to classical Japanese aesthetics. This isn't mere art; it's a cultural fulcrum, balancing the weight of tradition against the buoyancy of innovation.
Sekka's masterful manipulation of negative space and his deft touch in portraying both mechanical precision and organic fluidity showcase an artist at the zenith of his powers, capturing the very essence of a nation in flux. "Wagon from Momoyogusa" stands as a testament to Japan's artistic metamorphosis, inviting contemporary admirers to lose themselves in its layers of meaning and timeless beauty.
Information
Ready when you are: At 6 x 8” (15.2 x 20.3cm) this wirebound notebook is made for adventure. With 60 sheets (120 pages) of 90gsm paper that won't feather, bleed through or tear easily.
Visions made sturdy: Strong, spiral coil binding so your pages won’t slip around or detach easily in your bag.
Customize your creative side: Stay organized and efficient with ruled pages, or choose graph pages if drawings and diagrams are more your style.
About the Artist
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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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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.
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.
