Kokeshi Portrait No. 32 | DADAKKO Series | 25x25 cm | One of a Kind

Doll portraits with soul: Paintings by Gabriela Cichowska inspired by Kokeshi, capturing the grace and poetic charm of Japanese wooden dolls in a contemporary visual language – while giving each individual figure a profoundly human expression. The present painting depicts a Kokeshi by master craftsman Hideo Ishihara (1925–1999): a child in the snow, warmly wrapped to withstand the cold. The DADAKKO series is a multilayered exploration of Kokeshi as an art form – playful yet profound – in which traditional aesthetics and contemporary painting meet in surprising ways. Each painting is a unique piece that tells its own story – delicate, powerful, and full of symbolism – inviting viewers to rediscover the quiet expressive power of Japanese woodcraft. The painting is professionally framed. The high-quality frame is made of ayous – a light, durable tropical wood from sustainable production – lending the artwork an elegant, timeless character. The meticulous craftsmanship highlights the quality of the piece and ensures lasting protection.

Material

• Acrylic painting on canvas – partially with a glossy finish.

Dimensions

• Without frame: 25 × 25 × 2 cm
• With frame: 30 × 30 × 3.5 cm