Born in Yokohama in 1953, Shigeki Kuroda attended Tama Art University, graduating in 1976. In 1984, he continued his studies in printmaking in the U.S. through a fellowship from the Japanese government. Working in aquatint, mezzotint, drypoint and etching, Kuroda has a distinctive style marked by expert lines and subtle tones. His work has been exhibited worldwide and can be found in revered collections such as the Chicago Art Institute, Cleveland Museum of Art, and the British Museum.