"This piece blends traditional and modern techniques, layering a Japanese woodblock print under a vibrant overlay of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black dots. The woodblock print depicts a classic portrait of a woman in traditional attire, rendered with delicate lines and subtle shading that evoke the grace and refinement of Japanese ukiyo-e art. The figure, holding a lantern and adorned in a flowing kimono, is captured in profile against a dark background, her features serene and contemplative. Over this intricate underdrawing, a contemporary dot matrix is applied in CMYK colors, creating a pointillist effect that merges the traditional image with the visual language of digital printing. The dots, evenly spaced and brightly colored, both obscure and reveal the image beneath, forming a dynamic interplay between the soft, organic lines of the woodblock print and the mechanical regularity of the dot overlay. The layering of colors creates an optical effect, with certain areas intensifying in hue while others fade as the dots interact. This fusion of techniques bridges the historical and the modern, drawing attention to the nature of visual reproduction and the merging of cultural art forms. The overlay of CMYK dots brings a new vibrancy to the traditional image, transforming it into a piece that speaks to both past and present, honoring the elegance of Japanese woodblock art while reinterpreting it through the lens of contemporary printmaking techniques. The work invites viewers to explore the dialogue between tradition and innovation, as the colorful dots breathe new life into a classical form, highlighting the timeless beauty of the original image within a modern aesthetic framework."

- D.L. Wye

Prints are produced on demand on stretched canvas, acrylic plexi, or giclee fine art paper in a variety of sizes here in the United States.

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