Cranes as a symbol
The crane has long stood for grace and good fortune in Japanese art, and this collection shows how differently that symbol can be handled. Nicholas returns to the motif again and again, pairing cranes with suns, waves, and blossoms in a bright, pattern-driven digital style. RodMacIver takes the opposite route, using loose Sumi ink brushwork to capture a single crane in flight with a few confident strokes. Fadil Roze and Josie George sit somewhere between the two, favouring simplified, uncluttered forms over dense detail. Elegant Origami Swan and Blue Bird in Botanical Garden round out the set, extending the same restrained, nature-led sensibility to other birds.
Sizes and framing
Every print in this collection is available as a fine art poster on 225g archival paper in A3, 50×70cm, 70×100cm, or A0. An Oak frame is the natural match here, echoing the warmth and simplicity of Japanese design; Black works well for the bolder, more graphic pieces like Nicholas's colour-saturated cranes. Framing is optional and can be added at checkout.
Where it fits on your wall
These prints suit a bedroom, reading corner, or entryway looking for a calm, nature-led focal point. For more Japanese-inspired art, browse our Japanese collection, or see our Animals collection for more wildlife-led artwork.