By: Yuji Hiratsuka

Medium: Etching and Chine Collé
Year: 2026
Image Size: 16" H x 11" W
Edition of 15

A calm female figure is accompanied by a soaring owl, while a flower covering one eye reveals another watchful eye at its center. Together, these symbolic elements suggest that true vision often extends beyond ordinary sight.

Hiratsuka combines finely etched textures, luminous color, and imaginative symbolism to create a world that feels both familiar and dreamlike. The owl, long associated with wisdom and night, hovers protectively above the figure, while brilliantly patterned flowers and an intensely colored midnight-blue background reinforce the quiet atmosphere of contemplation and discovery.