Hangaku
The Narrative
This image embodies the profound concept of a Far Eastern female warrior who follows orders "blindly," yet strives with a taut focus to break through her shackles like a target. The figure in the center, whose face is shrouded by dark shapes, symbolizes bound determination. Only a narrow, golden beam of light lies across her eyes – a "blindfold" that does not obscure, but focuses, symbolizing her blind loyalty.
This strip of light is the metaphorical target, the liberation she strives for. It is drawn taut like a bow, ready to shatter the illusion of blindness. The surrounding geometric shapes are the orders and conventions that restrict her, yet her inner will is stronger.
The legendary Hangaku Gozen, a fearless Japanese warrior, embodies this duality perfectly: her faithful fulfillment of duties and, at the same time, her inner striving to grow beyond them.
Her indomitable spirit is reflected in this image, capturing the moment when "blind loyalty" becomes the source of a new, purposeful strength – a triumph of the spirit over every restriction.
"Employing an exquisite graphic precision where sacred geometry collides with an almost spiritual luminescence, the artist masterfully isolates the timeless warrior archetype, transforming a moment of forced submission into a powerful visual treatise on internal sovereignty."
Artwork Specifications
Year of Creation
2025
Medium & Master Standard
Produced as a strictly limited museum-grade edition utilizing the state-of-the-art ChromaLuxe dye-sublimation process on premium aluminium. This archival method ensures unsurpassed brilliance, depth, and certified UV resistance tested for over 60 years. Due to its advanced composition, the artwork is inherently water- and scratch-resistant, offering ultimate durability without the need for protective glass.
Framing & Presentation
Each work is delivered fully archival-mounted and elegantly showcased within a bespoke wooden floating frame, meticulously selected to complement the piece and provide a sophisticated, gallery-ready presentation.
Limited Edition & Dimensions
Strictly limited to a definitive total of only 20 pieces worldwide across all formats, structured as follows:
120 x 160cm | Edition of 1 (Unique Piece)
75 x 100 cm | Edition of 3
50 x 68 cm | Edition of 5
30x40 cm | Edition of 11
Notarial Certification & Catalogue Raisonné
To guarantee the absolute integrity, market exclusivity, and strict verifiability of the limitation, the complete commercial edition is legally bound by an affidavit drawn up and certified by a public notary. This statutory declaration explicitly references the official Catalogue Raisonné of the artist and irrevocably bars any future reproduction or reissue of the work for sale outside of these registered specifications.
Authentication
Every single work undergoes a personal final inspection by the artist. To guarantee its provenance, each piece is individually hand-signed and numbered on the reverse. A signed Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) is included with every acquisition, confirming its status as an original part of the limited edition.
Acquisition & Representation
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