Contemporary Japanese Woodblock Print – Blue Rooster – Michael Fiorella

Artist: Michael Fiorella
Title: Blue Rooster
Medium: Hand-printed woodblock print on Japanese paper
Edition: A.P. (Artist's Proof)
Year: 2017
Image size: Approximately 12 × 9 cm
Paper size: A5 (14.8 × 21 cm)
Condition: Excellent condition. Hand signed, dated, and stamped with the artist's seal.

Notes:
A playful yet highly restrained contemporary woodblock inspired by the Japanese tradition of the nengajō (New Year's card). Reduced to a handful of confident, flowing shapes, the rooster is instantly recognizable while remaining almost abstract. The limited turquoise palette and generous white space give the composition a quiet, modern character that balances humor with elegance. Printed by hand from the original woodblock.

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