Rei, Yuki (1928 - 2003 )
Born in Tokyo in 1928, Yuki Rei was a prominent artist of the Sosaku Hanga movement. He was a student of Takumi Shinagawa and exhibited his woodblock prints regularly at the annual CWAJ print show. In 1966, he co-authored Japanese Printmaking, A Handbook of Traditional & Modern Techniques with Toshi Yoshida. Today, Rei's prints can be found in the collections of the British Museum, Cincinnati Museum and Yokohama Museum of Art, to name a few.
Modern Art | Modern Japanese Prints and Paintings
The 20th century saw the emergence of two modern Japanese print movements: Shin Hanga, or “new prints,” and Sosaku Hanga, or “creative prints.” Both sought an identity somewhere between centuries of rich cultural tradition and modern global character. With growing realism, changing techniques, and a newfound international audience, the Shin Hanga movement portrayed familiar Japanese themes through modern eyes. From sensual beauties and expressive actors, to atmospheric landscapes and sensitive nature studies, the principal genres of ukiyo-e reasserted themselves with renewed vigor. The Sosaku Hanga movement emphasized the participation of the artist in every aspect of production. From carving to printing, modern Japanese printmaking adopted a more spontaneous, expressive attitude through the artistic explorations of this movement. Ranging from figural to abstract, Sosaku Hanga flourished after WWII. Explore Ronin Gallery's selection of modern prints and paintings below.
