Ota Azalea Monoprint #3 by Ron Reekers, Japanese bonsai woodblock with lavender multi-trunk structure, dark green foliage, and luminous blue and yellow background.
Ota Azalea Monoprint #3 displayed on a neutral interior wall above a dark cabinet with Japanese-inspired ceramic vessels and woven decorative objects.

Ota Azalea Monoprint #3 – Japanese Bonsai Woodblock Mixed Media Art

$299.00

Ota Azalea Monoprint #3 is a unique mixed-media woodblock monoprint inspired by the Japanese aesthetic of Ma, emphasizing the harmonious relationship between the bonsai and the space surrounding it. Lavender trunks, luminous blues, and subtle background textures complement the bold woodblock imagery, creating an atmosphere of openness, simplicity, and tranquility.

  • Original, one-of-a-kind monoprint
  • Hand-carved woodblock with individually created mixed-media background
  • Mounted on panel, sold unframed
  • Free U.S. shipping
  • Exhibited at the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum, November 2026–January 2027
  • Purchased artwork ships in February 2027

Exhibition Notice: On display at the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum, San Diego, October 30, 2026 – January 24, 2027. Available for purchase now, with delivery beginning February 2027.

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Description

Ota Azalea Monoprint #3 explores the Japanese aesthetic of Ma (間), where the space surrounding an object becomes as meaningful as the object itself. Through simplicity of color, an open atmosphere, and a harmonious figure-ground relationship, this artwork expresses a quiet sense of beauty and tranquility.

The multi-trunk Ota Azalea bonsai rises gracefully into a spacious background of luminous blues, soft turquoise, and warm yellow. The lavender-purple trunks complement the surrounding colors, creating a visual relationship in which the tree and its environment become inseparable elements of the composition.

Unlike the more active and patterned backgrounds of the other Ota Azalea monoprints, this work emphasizes openness and restraint. The bold black graphics of the woodblock establish the structure and strength of the bonsai, while the delicate textures and subtle mark-making of the monoprinted background suggest atmosphere, light, and space.

The color relationships are inspired by the harmonious combinations documented by Japanese color theorist Sanzo Wada. Here, the limited palette creates a sense of unity, allowing the organic structure of the bonsai and the surrounding negative space to interact in a way that is both visually engaging and contemplative.

Each Ota Azalea monoprint begins with the same hand-carved woodblock image but develops into a unique artwork through individually created backgrounds, color combinations, and expressive mark-making. No two monoprints are alike.

For me, this artwork is about how simplicity can create something greater than the individual elements. The tree, the color, and the space surrounding it work together to create an experience of harmony and quiet beauty.

The creative process behind this series is documented in my Ota Azalea Woodblock YouTube series, where I explore the design, carving, background preparation, printing, and presentation of these original works.

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Dimensions 9.75 × 7.75 in

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