Art Print Riverstone No. 3

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. As they touched the ground, they turned into glowing stones.

The so-called riverstones or "Yuhua stones" are indeed only found in a limited area on 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 different colors, layers, and fine structures become increasingly apparent.

Many of the stones show natural patterns that resemble small landscapes: mountains, streams, clouds, or abstract shapes. For centuries, people have observed and collected these stones, continually discovering new images in their markings. No two stones are alike.

"Riverstones" showcases these fascinating river stones, shaped by water, marked by time. Each individual stone 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