Ayaka Asano
Thinking of the Sea
21.5 x 21.5 cm
Etching print with hand coloured monotype
Edition of 10
2025
Thinking of the Sea (2025) is a beautiful reflection of Asano's ability to capture quiet anticipation. Inspired by time spent near the ocean during the lingering cold of winter, the piece embodies a deep longing for the brilliant arrival of spring. Asano approaches the vastness of the seascape with a sense of lightness and dancing joy, combining the meticulous, precise lines of traditional etching with the delicate touch of hand-coloured transparent watercolours.
Because of this hand-painted monotype process, the physical print is beautifully fragile. The sharp intaglio lines anchor the composition, whilst the washes of watercolour give the piece a soft, luminous quality, meaning each individual print in the edition possesses its own unique tonal variations.
