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Artist Kumi Machida depicts the dissonance and anxiety of contemporary society through a surreal visual language. She uses traditional Japanese art materials and typically paints with a menso brush, designed for extremely fine lines. Her strong sumi ink lines emerge from the meticulous layering of many thin strokes. This project challenged contemporary artisans to convey the distinctive tension of Machida’s linework through woodcut printing.
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Kumi Machida "Talisman -hare-" (red) （2025）
Kumi Machida "Talisman -ke-" (white) （2025）
Kumi Machida Original Woodcut Print "Talisman -hare, ke-" Now Available
We are pleased to announce the release of "Talisman -hare, ke-", a woodcut print by artist Kumi Machida. The work presents the same design in two versions, one with a red background and one with a white background, showing how changes in ink and paper tone made possible by printmaking can transform an image. The prints are available either as a set of 2 or individually.
Kumi Machida "Talisman -hare, ke-" (Set of 2 prints)
Kumi Machida "Talisman -hare-" (red)
Kumi Machida "Talisman -ke-" (white)
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Everyone who places an order will receive an original Kumi Machida tote bag!
彫ーCarving
Machida’s powerful sumi ink lines are effectively captured through the crisp edges that characterize woodcut printing. As the carver guided the thin blade of a small kogatana knife into the hard woodblock, they conveyed the artist’s delicate yet persistent working rhythm with exquisite care.
摺ーPrinting
One of the defining characteristics of Kumi Machida’s work lies in the strong contrast created by the white of washi paper and the deep black of sumi ink. Through printing, this apparent simplicity places the fundamentals of printing technique into sharp focus.
<p>Kumi Machida（1970-）</p>
Born in 1970 in Gunma. Has pioneered new expressions using traditional Japanese painting materials and te chniques. Her simple, powerful ink strokes are created by layering thin lines with a Menso brush. Major solo exhibitions include Kumi Machida (Kestner Gesellschaft, 2008). Group shows include Japanorama: A New Vision on Art Since 1970 (Centre Pompidou-Metz, 2017-18). Professor at Musashino Art University and visiting professor at Tama Art University. Work s are in collections including the Museum o f Modern Art , New York , and the Museum of
Contemporary Art Tokyo.
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