Maki Haku

Maki Haku (巻白, 1924–2000) is the artistic name of Maejima Tadaaki, who was born in Ibaraki Prefecture. Maki Haku was a sōsaku hanga artist in 20th Century Japan. He had no formal art training, but was guided by the sōsaku hanga leading artist Onchi Kōshirō (1891–1955) Maki Haku is represented at the Tokyo International Print Biennale in 1957 and 1960. Maki Haku is best known for his abstract-calligraphic prints. He distorted and rearranged characters and strokes to produce striking and serene images. The book Festive Wine: Ancient Japanese Poems from the Kinkafu is a translation of 21 ancient poems called Kinkafu or Music for Wagon Songs. The translation is accompanied by Maki Haku's prints that were made in 1968–69.