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Artwork Description Sumi Leaf (Print)* In Sumi Leaf, Virginia Cohn Parkum transforms a simple botanical motif into a meditation on touch, presence, and the trace of life. A dark handprint dominates the composition, its textured surface revealing the grain of skin, pressure points, and the uneven distribution of ink. The hand feels immediate and physical — not merely an image but an imprint of the artist’s own gesture, a direct record of contact between body and surface. Extending from the hand is a delicate stem supporting a leaf rendered in saturated ink. The leaf’s organic silhouette contrasts with the human imprint, linking the human body to the natural world. Its slightly irregular edges and pooled pigment suggest both vitality and impermanence, as though the form were pressed from nature and fixed only momentarily in time. The composition balances density and openness. The handprint anchors the lower right portion of the space with weight and gravity, while the leaf lifts the eye outward and upward, introducing lightness and breath. The negative space surrounding these forms amplifies their clarity and quiet resonance. Technically, the work highlights the expressive range of sumi ink: the porous textures within the handprint reveal absorption and pressure, while the leaf’s richer saturation demonstrates fluid control and deliberate placement. The variation between dry stippling and velvety black passages emphasizes the physicality of the medium. Sumi Leaf reads as both imprint and offering — a gesture that connects human presence with the living environment. Through the meeting of hand and leaf, Parkum suggests continuity between self and nature, reminding the viewer that touch is both an act of perception and a mark of belonging within the larger cycles of life. |
*The title of this work was assigned by Visard Gallery. |
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Vintage Condition Disclaimer Special Condition Notes Please note this is a print directly from the artist. Though a multiple, these are limited. |
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Provenance* 2020s-2025: Virginia Cohn Parkum 2025-2026: Cordier Auctions 2026-Present: Visard Gallery *Provenance and attribution details are based on our best research and are offered in good faith but are not guaranteed. Please contact us through the contact form with any questions prior to purchase. |
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Sumi Leaf (Print) - Virginia Cohn Parkum, c. 2020s
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