SLASHING EDDIE
About the Artwork
The design pays homage to the artwork of Iron Maiden’s second album, Killers. The word tsujigiri in the Japanese title of this Ukiyo-e (Tsujigiri Eddie) literally translates as “crossroads killing”, is a reference to the traditional practice of samurais before the 1600’s. To test the effectiveness of a new swords, samurais would attack unexpected defenseless passers-by in the streets at night, and slash their throats. This ancient practice echoes the crimes of Jack-the-Ripper, who slashed his victim’s throat, and who originates from Iron Maiden’s native country, Great Britain.
The legendary traditional Iron Maiden torture device is pictured in the top righthand corner of the artwork. The characters within phonetically spell out “Iron Maiden” and have the meaning “works of darkness.”
Craftsmen
Illustrator: Ishikawa Masumi
Woodcarver: Watanabe Kazuo
Printer: Yoshida Hideo
Details
Edition: limited edition of 300
Size: 16.73 x 12 inches (42.5 x 30.5 cm)
Paper: Echizen Kisuki Bousho
Maintenance and Preservation
Over time, the color will fade, which is part of the ukiyo-e experience. Keep the ukiyo-e out of direct sunlight, strong ultraviolet sources, and high humidity. Once the artwork is received, remove the folio from the plastic sheath to let it breathe.
*Attention
- Each work is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
- Edition numbers will be chosen randomly.
- Each piece is created by hand, therefore, they may all have subtle differences in size and colour between them. For this reason, at UKIYO-E PROJECT every print is considered unique, aligned with the Edo period philosophy that each ukiyo-e is an “original” piece of work.
- They will be packaged and sent in a specially designed folio.
- The artwork is sold unframed.