Rinko Kawauchi - Halo (signed)
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Rinko Kawauchi
Halo
Published by EXB, 2017
Size: 32 x 22.5
Language: French
96 pages
Hardcover
First edition
"In a certain village in Hebei Province, China, the day of the Lantern Festival is marked by a celebration called Da Shuhua. This festival—traditionally dating back more than three hundred years—originates from the ancient custom of local blacksmiths celebrating the new year by throwing molten metal against the town walls, instead of fireworks they were too poor to afford. A brilliant idea born of an aspiration for beauty found even among those steeped in poverty. The splashes of fire on the walls form a rain of light, and the men who continually hurl shards of iron under the blazing rain resemble warriors battling an invisible force." (Excerpt from Rinko Kawauchi's text.) Cloth cover enhanced with metallic flecks. Japanese binding.