

Izumi Kato "UntitledⅡ"
Through paintings, sculptures, lithographs and various other means of expression, Izumi Kato has conveyed his unique sensibilities to create a world of his own. Now, he is venturing into the world of ukiyo-e and Japanese traditional woodcut prints for the first time. Izumi Kato grew up in an area of Shimane Prefecture richly endowed with nature. Although using "hitogata" (literally “humanlike form") as his motif and having the impression of primitive and animism, the artist breaks free from all constraints to create his first ukiyo-e based on traditional woodcut printing techniques. It is a powerful and captivating piece of work full of vital energy.
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| Size/Weight | Image Size: 34.6 × 25.8 cm |
| Material | Paper: Echizen Kizuki Hosho Washi made by Living National Treasure, Ichibei Iwano |
| Feature | Type of print: Woodcut print |
| Notes | Limited edition: 120 (Signed by the artist) / Supervision: Izumi Kato Studio, The Adachi Foundation for the Preservation of Woodcut Printing / Production: The Adachi Institute of Woodcut Prints |
This work was exhibited in the exhibition, “Garden of Life: Eight Contemporary Artists Venture into NatureGarden of Life”(Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, 2020-21) and “UKIYO-E IN PLAY”(Hyokeikan, Tokyo National Museum, 2025).
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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.

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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.





