1. CRAFTSMANSHIP
The specific process of "Carbon Sedimentation" on "Kyokushi".
Carbon Sedimentation: The Mineralization of Absence
Ryuji Okuzono’s work transcends conventional photography through a process defined as "Carbon Sedimentation." Rather than simple surface printing, the image is realized by mineralizing digital data into the organic fibers of Japanese Bureaucratic Bond (Kyokushi). This tactile transformation turns the "Theory of Absence" into a physical monument of silence. By utilizing the deep, light-absorbing properties of carbon on the historical texture of Kyokushi, the forest is rendered not as a record, but as a weighted void—a "The Texture of Absence" that challenges the ephemeral nature of the information age.
2. Editioning Policy
The specific format of 10 + 5 Artist Proofs at A3 size.
Exclusive Manifestation: Edition and Format
To preserve the integrity of the physical artifact, each work is issued in a strictly controlled edition of 10, plus 5 Artist Proofs. Each piece is produced in a singular A3 format (297 x 420 mm), a dimension chosen to emphasize the intimacy and the intricate sedimentation of the carbon on the Kyokushi washi. This rigid adherence to limited editioning ensures that the scarcity and cultural value of the "Theory of Absence" series are protected for international collectors and institutions, guaranteeing that the physical manifestation remains as rare as the silence it depicts.
3. Provenance & Authentication
The integration of the Artist Statement and Seal (Hanko) within the CoA.
The Integrated Provenance: Statement and Seal
Every acquisition is accompanied by a unique Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) that functions as a conceptual extension of the work itself. Distinguishing itself from standard documentation, this CoA integrates the artist’s Statement, grounding the physical object in its philosophical origin. Authenticity is further solidified by the artist’s hand-signature and the traditional Red Seal (Hanko), bridgeing Japanese heritage with contemporary fine art standards. This comprehensive approach to provenance provides collectors with an absolute record of the work's medium, technique, and lineage, ensuring its status within the global art market.