Ayako Rokkaku’s Hayaumare March series consists of four screenprints that exemplify her distinctive vibrant, playful, and somewhat whimsical depictions of childhood. Created in 2017, the series features prints titled Hayaumare March 1 through to Hayaumare March 4. Each of the prints depicts an expressive child, conveying a sense of innocence and joy.
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Ayako Rokkaku's approach to the Hayaumare March series reflects her broader artistic philosophy, where spontaneity is central. Each print in the series is vividly coloured, peppered with bold, gestural marks that draw the viewer into a playful and imaginative world of a child.
The figure depicted in Hayaumare March is almost dream-like, floating across the canvas without the constraints of realistic proportions or perspectives. This reflects Rokkaku’s interest in the imaginative worlds of children, for whom life is an experience of wonder and limitless possibility. The series title, which connotes 'early birth' or 'spring', aligns with the imagery of burgeoning life and the freshness of a new start, evoking the rejuvenation of nature in spring.
Rokkaku’s use of colour in the series is particularly notable for its vibrancy. The palette is rich with pastels interspersed with bursts of intense hues, creating contrasts that are visually striking and emotionally engaging. Each colour choice enhances the thematic elements of joy and innocence, and the emotional vulnerability of children.