Monday, May 5, 2008

stamps



these are some of the stamp designs carved by the husband of my wife's friend, living in Banqiao, Taiwan. stamps of people's names are used to "sign" any important or official document, and are prominent on paintings -- they are the artist's "signature." amazingly, some of these antiquely-styled names take on an ultra-modern, spare look. . .click to enlarge.

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