Impression from India 1960

This abstract print by Yoshida Chizuko, titled "Impression from India," captures a moment in time through the emotive power of color and gestural marks. At the core, the handprint motif emerges, a universal symbol laden with cultural and historical resonance. Consider how the hand has appeared across civilizations: in ancient cave paintings as a signature of human presence, in religious art as a symbol of blessing or divine intervention. Here, the handprint suggests not just physical presence, but a deeper connection to experience, a kind of primal identification. The use of color, from earthy browns to vibrant reds, evokes a visceral response, a dance of shadow and light that speaks to the subconscious. These elements create a visual language that transcends literal representation, inviting us to contemplate the cyclical nature of human expression. Just as the handprint has evolved from ancient ritual to modern art, so too does our understanding of it shift and deepen across time.