Arte #16

Kei Ohkubo's Arte reaches its sixteenth volume with a cover that places the determined young artist aboard a sailing vessel, her long braided hair and golden gown catching the wind as she gazes out toward the open sea. A tall-masted ship rises behind her, suggesting journeys both literal and personal still ahead. It's a quietly evocative image that captures the series' signature blend of historical atmosphere and one woman's resolute spirit.