Mount Fuji Soy Wax Candle

This soy wax candle features a vintage-inspired design Japan's most iconic peak Mount Fuji by the visionary artist Hiroaki Takahashi. Known for his mastery of shin-hanga (new print) style, Takahashi captures the serene grandeur of Fuji.

Takahashi, a prominent figure of the 20th century shin-hanga movement, was deeply influenced by the interplay of light and nature, and Mount Fuji is a brilliant example of this. 

This piece was created during the post-WWII era, a time when artists like Takahashi were revitalizing traditional woodblock printing in a modern context. His work reflects a bridge between Japan's artistic past and it's new, evolving identity. The shin-hanga style—rooted in ukiyo-e but infused with Western artistic influences—became a way for Japan to reassert its cultural identity on the global stage, and Takahashi’s landscapes, especially of Mount Fuji, played a key role in this artistic renaissance.

It’s not just a piece of art; it’s a window into the soul of Japan.