Waves and Moon - Kamisaka Sekka Art Print

A wave, but not crashing. A moon, but not reflecting. Kamisaka Sekka flattens both into symbols that hover like silk in midair. Drawn from the Rinpa school’s ornamental clarity, this Japanese woodblock suspends time, rendering a warrior kimono’s drape as ocean arc.

The color field is a study in tension: indigo barely containing the off-white curve that mimics stylized armor, lifting as if caught mid-breath. The moon, ghostly and partial, is framed—not eclipsed—by the tide. Edo revival aesthetics course through its simplicity, each edge considered, each gesture restrained.

This is martial iconography abstracted to a whisper: no storm, no spray, only ceremony. The concentric squares of feudal ritual collapse into this singular line, ink on paper bent like cloth in motion. 

A visual haiku, yes, but also a ghost-print of Kyoto’s artistic DNA—traditional Japanese design refracted through the distilled gaze of the Taishō period’s most enigmatic modernist.

• Forget cheap reproductions and printable posters. Bold, vibrant, non-toxic pigment inks honor your art & the planet.

• Choose a white border for a fresh and refined visual break between artwork & frame. Or no border for a bold, immersive viewing experience.

• True-to-life tones without glare or distortion: warm white, archival-grade, 200gsm matte art paper

• Sharper details and deeper saturation endure for generations thanks to high-definition print lab techniques.

• FSC® certified: every tree's replaced, worker's treated fairly & local community's rights respected.

Timeless statements

• Chevron cut FSC® certified wooden frames.

• Ultra-clear perspex glaze.

• Includes 2" / 5cm acid-free, archival grade mount board. Just like you see in art galleries and museums.

3 distinctive colors

Black: Suits every style from bold modernity to gothic opulence.

White: Helps art shine bright in dark rooms to lift your mood.

Natural: Infuses warmth with its rich, honeyed tones.