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Sukosi: A Tiny Bit.
Tacoma, WA: Springtide Press, 2024. Limited Edition. Original Wraps. Meaning “a tiny bit” or “a small amount,” “sukoshi” was borrowed by U.S. servicemen stationed in Japan, and shortened to “skosh.” A little wisdom—inspired by Japanese proverbs called “kotowaza”—reminds us to notice and value the smallest things. Sukoshi features images found in nature representing each season, beginning with spring. Each image is paired with a kotowaza, and includes words or phrases in romaji, the romanization of the Japanese language. While Sukoshi fits like a tiny treasure in the palm of a reader’s hand, it unfolds to a wingspan, evoking the expansive power of nature nestled in the smallest things.--Artist statement. Fine. Tight, bright, and unmarred. Accordion fold. np. Edition of 100. 2x2" closed. 12 Original linocuts by Yoshi Nakagawa, and handset type by Jessica Spring. Printed on kitakata, and backed with chiyogami paper, each book is folded into an accordion with museum board covers. A variety of vintage Japanese decorative papers were utilized, so—as in nature—each book in the edition is slightly different, belted with the patterned paper inside each copy. Item #14008
Price: $400.00