Echoes of Japan

Echoes of Japan is inspired by my travels and the deep impression this country left on me. The scene captures the iconic red torii gate rising from the waters of Lake Ashi, with the snow-capped peak of Mount Fuji standing peacefully in the distance. A soaring bird drifts across the sky, adding a sense of freedom and stillness to the landscape.

I was particularly moved by the torii gates — symbols of transition and spiritual connection. Their presence against the beauty of Japan’s forests and mountains felt timeless and grounding. Through this piece, I wanted to preserve that moment of wonder and share the calm strength I felt standing before them.

A reduction linocut is a very special kind of hand-printed artwork. Instead of using a separate block for each colour, the entire print is created from just one piece of lino. I carve and print it in layers: first the lightest colours, then gradually adding darker tones, cutting more of the block away each time.

With every stage, the design slowly reveals itself, and by the end only the final darkest details remain. Because the lino is cut down as I go, the block can never be used again. This means every edition is truly limited—once the prints are finished, no more can ever be made.

Each piece is the result of careful planning, patience, and a little bit of magic as the layers come together. Owning a reduction linocut means owning something completely unique, with its own handmade character in every print.

Echoes of Japan is an edition of 7 handprinted reduction Lino cuts.

Dimensions shown are for the printed image only. Each hand-pulled print is signed, titled, and editioned on the front beneath the image. A border of approximately 1.5 cm is left around the print for mounting and framing, allowing these details to remain visible.