Organic vegetables of each season are depicted in detail in 12 prints.
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Contents
- 1.Woodblock Print Collection (PDF, full color,14 pages,12 prints representing the four seasons)
- 2.Explanatory & Background Text (PDF,8 pages, Detailed explanations of each work and its cultural context)
- Released in: 1993
- Format: PDF files
- Delivery: Digital download
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Complete List of Prints (January–December)
- PDF print collection (12 prints from January to December)
•January: Hoe, winnowing basket, sickle, and carrying frame
•February: Chinese cabbage, Nozawana greens, and pickling barrel
•March: Carrot, Kyoto greens, and green onion
•April: Onion, spinach, and rapeseed blossoms
•May: Celery, cabbage, and strawberries
•June:Wheat, potatoes, and green beans
•July:Corn, green peppers, eggplant, and cucumber
•August:Molokhia, tomatoes, water spinach, and watermelon
• September: Grapes, edamame, okra, and pumpkin
•October:Rice, sweet potato, and taro
•November:Chinese cabbage, leaf lettuce, and turnip
•December: Bok choy, daikon radish, and komatsuna greens
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About This Work
Richard Flavin’s woodblock prints gently capture the quiet life and natural rhythms of the Hiki hills. By tracing the origins of the vegetables and tools depicted in his works, this book invites readers to reflect on the time, land, and unseen stories behind everyday meals—awakening a quiet sense of gratitude at the table.
About the Artist Richard Flavin
- Born in Boston, USA
- Moved to Japan, inspired by Japanese culture and washi paper
- Based in Ogawa Town, Saitama Prefecture
- The essence of Japanese life and nature captured
from a foreigner's perspective
Recommended For
- Those interested in rural Japan and traditional ways of life
- Readers interested in organic farming, satoyama landscapes, and sustainability
- Art lovers seeking quiet, contemplative works
- People who value regional culture and local histories
- Anyone looking for a print collection to enjoy slowly and thoughtfully
This work depicts the "ordinary,
irreplaceable everyday life" that is gradually disappearing.
I hope that through these prints,
you can feel the richness of living in harmony with nature.
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Printmaking: Richard Flavin
Edited & Published by: Hiki-dashi LLC
Organic Agriculture Series – Seasons of Organic Vegetables in Hiki, Japan