Ikebana

Yumi Sakugawa’s Ikebana, a single-issue comic from Retrofit Comics / Big Planet Comics (2015–present), reimagines the meditative Japanese art of flower arrangement as a quiet, surreal visual narrative. Known for her gentle, minimalist linework and contemplative storytelling, Sakugawa guides readers through a wordless sequence of blooming, decay, and rebirth. This standalone work showcases her distinctive ability to find profound stillness in everyday rituals, making it a serene standout in the small-press landscape.