The Sound of Waves

Sumi-e by Harumi Kobayashi

This evocative sumi-e composition captures the quiet power of the sea — a cresting wave rendered in shades of ink and breath, crowned by a crescent moon suspended in the night. Through fluid brushwork and intentional emptiness, the image evokes movement, rhythm, and listening rather than sight alone — the sea not as spectacle, but as presence.

Created by Japanese artist Harumi Kobayashi, this work forms part of the visual dialogue developed around the poetry collection Life in 3 Lines, where image and haiku meet in shared silence. The illustration accompanies selected poems from the collection, extending their emotional resonance beyond the page.

This artwork is offered as an A4 giclée print, produced using a high-quality inkjet process that sprays archival pigment inks onto fine art paper. Giclée printing is renowned for its exceptional colour depth, subtle tonal gradations, and long-lasting stability, ensuring the delicacy of the original ink work is faithfully preserved over time.

Printed in a strictly limited edition of no more than 10 copies, each print is part of a small, carefully curated series, reflecting the spirit of impermanence and rarity at the heart of both sumi-e and haiku.

A contemplative piece for poetry lovers, collectors of Japanese art, or anyone drawn to the quiet music of nature.