Art Print Riverstone N° 2

According to a Chinese legend, a monk prayed by a river for years with great sincerity and devotion. A god was so impressed by this that he let thousands of colorful flowers rain down from the sky. When they touched the ground, they turned into luminous stones.

The so-called riverstones or “Yuhua stones” are indeed only found in a limited area along the Yangtze River near Nanjing. Over a long period of time, they are moved, abraded, and polished by the flowing water. In the process, their various colors, layers, and fine structures become increasingly distinct.

Many of the stones display natural patterns reminiscent of small landscapes: mountains, streams, clouds, or abstract forms. For centuries, people have been observing and collecting these stones, constantly discovering new images in their markings. No two stones are alike.

“Riverstones” showcases these fascinating river stones, shaped by water, marked by time. Each one carries its own landscape within it, which only emerges in the eye of the beholder.

• Art print in A3 format, 297 × 420 mm
  
• Risograph print in Zurich, Switzerland
• Lessebo natural paper, 200 g/m²
• Cradle to Cradle Certified® & FSC®-certified paper
• Limited edition: 200 copies
• Swiss Made
• Concept & Design: Bienvenue Studios