Kabuto

A series of limited edition hand-finished prints inspired by Japanese samurai artefacts in the Mitsubishi galleries at the British Museum. Drawing on the silhouettes, detailing and symbolic character of kabuto helmets and armour, the project reinterpreted historical references through a more contemporary graphic language, resulting in a body of work that balanced cultural research with a modern, crafted finish.

Overview
A series of limited edition hand-finished prints inspired by Japanese samurai artefacts displayed in the Mitsubishi galleries at the British Museum.

Approach
The work drew on the form, symbolism and surface detail of kabuto helmets and armour, translating these historical references into a more contemporary visual language. The aim was not reproduction, but reinterpretation — using museum research as the basis for a stylised and graphic print series.

Outcome
The final pieces combined cultural reference with a crafted, hand-finished quality, resulting in a limited edition series that sat between fine art printmaking and contemporary design.