Sosaku Hanga - The sosaku hanga or creative print movement in Japan began in the early part of the twentieth century. Unlike the traditional collaborative woodblock printing process utilizing a separate artist, carver, and printer along with a publisher, the sosaku hanga movement emphasized artist involvement in designing, carving, and printing the blocks himself, as the sole creator of his work. The movement gained popularity following World War II, earning international acclaim and expanding subject matter to include abstraction. Today most contemporary Japanese print artists design, carve, and print their woodblocks themselves, continuing the vibrant creative tradition established with ukiyo-e. Sosaku hanga prints encompass a wide range of subjects and expressive artistic styles, and are a great choice for a collector interested in modern and contemporary prints.

Asahi Culture Center Woodblock Prints - Interesting group of contemporary prints by artists working at the Asahi Culture Center in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The Center teaches woodblock printing, and the well-known printmaker Yoshisuke Funasaka has taught there for many years. An attractive range of subjects including landscapes, flowers, and insects.

Artist - Nobuyuki Akino

Image Size - 4" x 3 1/2" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with nice color and detail as shown. A few small marks. Please see photos for details.