Description
Printed from original blocks by Numabe Shinkichi.
Founded in 1995 by Shinkichi Numabe, Tokyo-based Numabe Mokuhan does not merely reproduce famous designs, but "remasters" them. Whether printing from original blocks or creating new ones, Shinkichi Numabe and his son Hironobu Numabe breathe new life into familiar designs with the highest printing quality. As they champion the craftsmen, tools, and materials that come together with each print, Numabe Mokuhan shares the spirit of traditional woodblock printmaking with a new generation.
Formerly the principal printer for Toshi Yoshida, Shinkichi Numabe brings decades of expertise and passion to Numabe Mokuhan. This multigenerational team expresses this passion not only in their prints, but also throughout the community. Through lectures and workshops, the pair shares the technique, history, and joy of woodblock printmaking with audiences of all ages.
About the artist
Tsuakasa Yoshida is the son of artists Toshi Yoshida and Kiso Yoshida and acts as the current director of the Yoshida Studio. He produced his first woodblock print at the age of twenty-one and in 1981 represented the third generation of Yoshida artists in the famous Three Generations exhibit in Philadelphia. His work blends symbolism and realism, taking on a decidedly modern tone.