Markings

This is a series of 30x36 cm works featuring rhythmic, repetitive marks drawn with crayon and other media over organic layers.

"Marking, No. 8," a dramatic and chaotic abstract artwork featuring a dense web of countless white crayon lines drawn over a dark, atmospheric background of black and fluid blue forms. From the 'Markings' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Marking, No.8, 2025
"Marking, No. 9," a highly textural and weathered abstract painting created through a process of layering and excavation, featuring black crayon marks and navy blue drips that are partially scraped away and overlaid with final, spontaneous white drips. From the 'Markings' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Marking, No.9, 2025
"Marking, No. 1," a vibrant and rhythmic abstract painting featuring a field of hand-drawn orange circles repeated across a bright, multi-layered background of white, yellow, and light blue. From the 'Markings' series by Japanese contemporary artist Asahi Tanaka.
Marking, No.1, 2019
"Marking, No. 7," a structured yet expressive abstract painting where a central, vertical column of dark color is overlaid with a dense screen of white painted horizontal lines and vertical crayon marks. From the 'Markings' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Marking, No.7, 2025
"Marking, No. 5," a highly energetic and dense abstract artwork where a dominant layer of deep red calligraphic lines covers a background of blue crayon marks and a light greenish-yellow field. From the 'Markings' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Marking, No.5, 2023
"Marking, No. 2," a powerful minimalist abstract painting where three bold, gestural brushstrokes in black are set against a richly textured, wall-like background, exploring the pure act of mark-making. From the 'Markings' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Marking, No.2, 2020
"Marking, No. 4," a multi-layered abstract painting where bold red horizontal lines are drawn over a complex background featuring yellow and green hues, white drips, and foundational red vertical marks. From the 'Markings' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Marking, No.4, 2023
"Marking, No. 6," a vibrant abstract painting where a textured, screen-like layer of bright green paint almost completely covers a complex, multi-colored underpainting of black, white, and yellow. From the 'Markings' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Marking, No.6, 2024
"Marking, No. 3," a warm and energetic abstract painting featuring a dense pattern of yellow crayon circles overlaid on a vibrant orange and pink background, with the subtle silhouette of a Monstera leaf visible beneath the layers. From the 'Markings' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Marking, No.3, 2020

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