- Kuri to Shizuku (Chestnuts and Drops) -

The enchanting woodblock print "Kuri to Shizuku" (Chestnuts and Drops) is by Mitsuru Hiraki (b. 1958). The interplay of shimmering chestnuts and gentle drops against a tranquil aquamarine background creates a soothing, meditative atmosphere. Hiraki often draws inspiration from everyday elements in nature—seeds, leaves, petals, and even the shape of a heart—capturing their quiet, understated beauty. His vivid and distinctive color palettes are instantly recognizable and deeply captivating.

Mitsuru Hiraki was born in Yamaguchi Prefecture in 1958. He received his Master of Fine Arts from Tama Art University in 1983 and has received several awards since then. He has held exhibitions in Japan and internationally. His artworks are rarely seen on the market—they are hidden gems.

Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 9 and 5/8 x 10 and 1/8 inches (24.3 x 25.5 cm)
Image size: 5 and 7/8 x 5 and 7/8 inches (15 x 15 cm)
Sheet number: 29/50
Date: 2017
Signed: Hand-signed in pencil by the artist on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition and directly from the artist 

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