Namiura Woodblock Poster

Inspired by the powerful waves of Katsushika Hokusai’s iconic The Great Wave off Kanagawa from the series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, this work reconstructs the subtle movements and fluctuations hidden within the original composition.

Focusing closely on a fragment of the ukiyo-e image, Master Printer Kenji Takenaka reimagines the wave through layered blue tones and the soft texture of handmade washi paper. From a distance, the composition takes on an almost geometric appearance, creating a contemporary expression rooted in traditional woodblock printing techniques.

Based on an original work first created in 2016, this renewed edition further expands the unique visual possibilities of woodblock printing.

Hokusai Katsushika's OPUS MAGNA “Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji”

The masterpiece of Hokusai Katsushika “Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji” series of works which depicts the changes of appearance of the subject in various ways depending on location and time.Originally, this series was planned to be completed with 36 illustrations as the title suggests, but due to its popularity, 10 illustrations were added, making it a total of 46 illustrations. (The first 36 views are called Omote Fuji, and the additional 10 views are called Ura Fuji.) Hokusai was 72 years old when Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji was published. This is a masterpiece that shows his insatiable desire to create even in his old age.

Ukiyo-e artist Hokusai Katsushika

Hokusai Katsushika is a famous Ukiyo-e artist who was active in the late Edo period. Based on his outstanding descriptive ability and imagination, he created 30,000 works during his lifetime and left many masterpieces such as “Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji” and “Hokusai Manga.” His style had a great influence not only on Japan, but also on Impressionist artists such as Van Gogh, as well as Western craftsmen and musicians of the 19th century, who were in the midst of the Japonism movement.

*Due to lighting, the color of the product may differ between the published image and the actual product.

Production & Delivery

• This artwork is made to order.
• Each print is hand-printed after the order is placed.
  
• Please allow 1–2 months for production after placing your order.
• We will notify you by email once the work is ready.
• Carefully rolled around a sturdy paper tube and shipped in a protective box.