Book Merciful Sea by Mayumi Oda

Merciful Sea: 55 Years of Serigraphs
New Edition – Released April 2024

A must-have for collectors and admirers of Mayumi Oda’s work, Merciful Sea is a beautifully redesigned catalogue raisonné, spanning over five decades of her serigraphs and woodblock prints from 1968 to 2023.

Originally published for the celebrated exhibition at the Robyn Buntin of Honolulu Gallery of Fine Art, this new edition is expanded with more artwork, more stories, and updated reflections. It includes Mayumi’s personal retrospective commentary written in 1985 and thoughtfully revised in 2023, along with insightful forwards by Robyn Buntin, Mary-Ann Milford-Lutzker, and Roshi John Tarrant.

Mayumi shares heartfelt and often humorous stories behind her iconic series—including Ocean, Goddess, Garden, Diptychs, and more—offering readers a rare glimpse into her creative evolution and spiritual path.

Details:

• Publisher: Mayumi Oda Art Editions

• Format: Signed Softcover

• Dimensions: 11" x 8.5"

• Length: 180 pages, full color throughout

A treasured collector’s item and an intimate journey through the soul and vision of a groundbreaking artist.