Japanese Woodblock Printing
Woodblock printing has been passed down in Kyoto for no less than 1,200 years since it was introduced into Japan. Woodblock prints are still evolving.
He is active in performing workshops around the world, striving to spread the skills of woodblock printing.
Japanese Woodblock Printing
Woodblock printing has been passed down in Kyoto for no less than 1,200 years since it was introduced into Japan. Woodblock prints are still evolving.
He is active in performing workshops around the world, striving to spread the skills of woodblock printing.
Kenji Takenaka, Takenaka Woodblock Printing Studio
Born into the well-established Takenaka Woodblock Printing Studio that was established in the Meiji era. His father is contemporary master craftsman, Seihachi Takenaka, who is also involved int the reproduction of national treasures. He is a young artist whose pieces are owned the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Honolulu Academy of Arts as part of their Ukiyo-e collection. He is active in performing workshops around the world, striving to spread the skills of woodblock printing.