Pl.054 by Kawasaki Kyosen Material:400g Cotton Canvas this entomological illustration arranges a

this entomological illustration arranges a diverse collection of insects across the vertical plate with characteristic French academic precision

The work balances decorative richness with a light

decorative composition where lush foliage

while subtle tonal gradations bring depth and volume to their bodies

Alice Straker arranges the sardines with the same casual confidence found in her wider work

Pl.054 by Kawasaki Kyosen Material:400g Cotton Canvas this entomological illustration arranges aPlate 054 introduces a toy of striking graphic character bold painted markings and a compact silhouette that reads as almost modern against the sparse composition. Kyosen's draughtsmanship is confident here: thick, decisive outlines contain areas of flat colour punctuated by fine detail that rewards close looking. Created during an era when Japanese folk culture was rapidly changing, works like this carry a quiet urgency a desire to fix the handmade