金子富之 Tomiyuki Kaneko
Based in Yamagata, Tomiyuki Kaneko is an up-and-coming artist whose works portray an ethereal universe of spirits, monstrous creatures and divine beings. Through traditional woodcut printing techniques, Mr. Kaneko's universe of divine beasts has now been brought to life in brilliant colors as "Red Tiger/Blue Tiger."
彫ーCarving process
Sharply focused on the point of the knife,the carver brings out the energetic and awe-inspiring figure of the tiger
Mr. Kaneko's vibrant lines are carved out rhythmically. With extreme focus and precision, the carver keeps true to the artist's brushwork and uses a single knife to carve the lines.
摺ーPrinting process
A beautiful contrast of red and blue born from materials and techniques unique to Japan
The bright and airy colors unique to traditional woodcut prints are made by using a baren rubbing pad to press water-based pigment inks into the fibers of traditional Japanese handcrafted paper made from paper-mulberry pulp. The red and blue contrast of the beautiful prints is absolutely mesmerizing.
<h3>Tomiyuki Kaneko（1978- ）</h3>
As I am an artist based in Japanese-style painting, it was a great pleasure for me to have my work completed with traditional woodcut printing techniques. When I first saw the woodcut print created from my work I felt there was a certain maturity to it, which I believe comes from the aura and atmosphere carried on by the long history of woodcut prints. I have been wary of being swallowed up by the persuasive consciousness of the masses but have also felt the need for harmony. This experience has shown me tradition as a solid guiding principle, and I have renewed my resolve to hold firm to my core beliefs as I create works of art.
Born in 1978. Presently resides in Yamagata Prefecture. Completed doctoral course at the Tohoku University of Art and Design Graduate School. Explores the theme of giving form to impalpable things, and focuses on capturing in two dimension such ethereal beings as monstrous creatures, spirits and divine beings. Past exhibitions include the 19th "DOMANI: The Art of Tomorrow" exhibition at the National Art Center, Tokyo (2018) and solo exhibition "Araburu Kamigami (Raging Gods)" at Mizuma Art Gallery (2017).
