Bamboo In Snow - Canvas Ohara Koson By reducing the narrative to

By reducing the narrative to gesture and expression

and decorative use of negative space

created by our in-house designers in House of Koyomi

making it a versatile addition to sophisticated interiors

the woodblock print combines traditional carving and printing techniques with subtle gradations of color and atmosphere

Bamboo In Snow - Canvas Ohara Koson By reducing the narrative toby Kamisaka Sekka This refined woodblock print depicts a small sparrow resting beside a stand of bamboo, rendered against a pale winter ground that suggests falling snow and quiet stillness. Created by Kamisaka Sekka, the composition reflects the Rimpa schools modern revival, characterized by simplified forms, flat areas of colour, and an emphasis on decorative balance rather than realism. In Japanese visual culture, bamboo symbolizes resilience and