An enduring gesture, shaped by adaptation.
 
Acanthus Leaf draws on a motif that has persisted across cultures and centuries, reappearing through repeated use rather than fixed meaning.
 
The image is pared back and deliberately stylised, exaggerating the curve and rhythm of the leaf rather than replicating it. What endures here is not an exact likeness, but a recognisable gesture — something reshaped each time it is taken up.
 
This work reflects change as continuity: how certain shapes remain present by adapting, evolving, and moving with time rather than resisting it.
 
Your art print is hand printed in rich black onto high-quality 80gsm Hahnemühle Sumi-e paper, cut to A5 with a traditional rough edge, and ready to frame. Your package will be carefully wrapped and shipped in a hardened envelope. Due to the nature of hand-printing, every print is unique and may feature variations in print flecks or print impression. Frame not included.
 
What is linocut printing?
Linocut printing, also known as lino print, is a printmaking technique that involves cutting a design into a sheet of linoleum and then printing the raised areas onto paper or other surfaces. This printing technique is entirely done by hand.
 
What is Sumi-e Paper?
Sumi-e paper was developed to withstand the loose, heavy brush strokes of ancient  Sumi-e painting techniques, developed in China in the 5th century and later spread to Japan in the 12th century. Although light at just 80gsm, it's a very strong paper fibre with a course texture and beautiful semi-transparent finish, perfect for modern hand-printing. Due to it's sealed surface, ink retains it's rich colour and doesn't bleed into the paper.