A pair of "Red Tiger" and "Blue Tiger"
A pair of "Red Tiger" and "Blue Tiger"
A pair of "Red Tiger" and "Blue Tiger"
A pair of "Red Tiger" and "Blue Tiger"
A pair of "Red Tiger" and "Blue Tiger"
A pair of "Red Tiger" and "Blue Tiger"

A pair of "Red Tiger" and "Blue Tiger"

The Red Tiger ("Sekiko") protects the South, while the Blue Tiger ("Seiko") guards the East. Mr. Kaneko's unique world of divine beasts has been transformed into brilliantly colored traditional woodcut prints. The Red Tiger represents "yang" and the Blue Tiger symbolizes "yin," together governing the balance of the world as "yin and yang." The universe is governed by this ultimate balance. The symmetrical drawings of "Red Tiger/Blue Tiger" beautifully express this grand world view, which can be seen as the genesis of the world where all things are in balance in one another.

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).

Price

Sale price¥100,000

About Frame for "Red Tiger" and "Blue Tiger" by Tomiyuki Kaneko

About the frame (for Tomiyuki Kaneko's "Red Tiger" and "Blue Tiger")

◆ A pair of "red tiger" and "blue tiger"
Frame Size: 520 x 685 mm / Weight: approx. 2.8 kg / Material: wood, acrylic (70% UV protection)

 

 

◆"Red Tiger" and "Blue Tiger"
Frame Size: 535 x 420 mm / Weight: Approx. 1.8 kg / Material: Wood, acrylic (70% UV protection)

About Frame for "Red Tiger" and "Blue Tiger" by Tomiyuki Kaneko

About the frame (for Tomiyuki Kaneko's "Red Tiger" and "Blue Tiger")

◆ A pair of "red tiger" and "blue tiger"
Frame Size: 520 x 685 mm / Weight: approx. 2.8 kg / Material: wood, acrylic (70% UV protection)

 

 

◆"Red Tiger" and "Blue Tiger"
Frame Size: 535 x 420 mm / Weight: Approx. 1.8 kg / Material: Wood, acrylic (70% UV protection)

Quantity:
Size/Weight Image Size: 33.1 × 23.2 cm each
Frame Size: 52.0×68.5 cm
Specification of frame: Approx.2.8kg, wood, acrylic resin
Material Paper: Echizen Kizuki Hosho Washi made by Living National Treasure, Ichibei Iwano
FeatureType of print: Woodcut print

Adachi's Philosophy and Mission

At Adachi Institute of Woodcut Prints, we create attractive works that are in keeping with the times while maintaining the basics of traditional woodcut printing techniques.

Adachi's Meticulous Quality and Materials

At Adachi Institute of Woodcut Prints, we use carefully selected materials and tools to bring out the original beauty of woodcut prints to the fullest.

Traditional Techniques and Adachi's Artisans

The production of ukiyo-e, which developed as a commercial printing method, focused on efficiency and profitability. And so, all processes are streamlined and sophisticated. We will introduce the basics of ukiyo-e techniques.