Ayaka Asano
Swaying Yellow
21.5 x 21.5 cm
Etching print with hand coloured monotype
Edition of 10
2025
Swing Yellow (2025) is a beautiful reflection of this philosophy. Inspired by the sight of yellow spring blossoms (nanohana) swaying like a dance under the open sky, Asano combines 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.
