Japanese Maiko holding cat RJ0042 Geiko Geisha Portrait Typography, 2023

This is a vibrant print of a typographic portrait of a Japanese maiko in front of an old newspaper wall, created using syntography by Ksavera. The print captures the essence of Japanese classical lifestyle, and the addition of the haiku adds a touch of cultural flair, making it a perfect piece for any space. It will bring a unique touch of Nihonga and sophistication to any room.

Haiku

長閑さの独り行き独り面白き

Nodoka-sa no hitori iki hitori omoshiroki

Tranquil solitude,
Walking alone, finding joy,

Alone and amused.

Masaoka Shiki (正岡 子規, October 14, 1867 – September 19, 1902), pen-name of Masaoka Noboru (正岡 升), was a Japanese poet, author, and literary critic in Meiji period Japan.