Eye Beam
Comments from the Artist
"Perhaps because I loved animation since I was a child, when I draw a picture, I always think about how each element will move in the next instant. Even when I am drawing a still image, I am constantly imagining the next scene. I hope to create the effect of distilling multiple frames of a manga in a single picture. It could be that this gives a certain floating sensation to my work.
There is a story behind the "beam" that is in the title of this piece... I experienced air raids as a young child. At night, I saw searchlights of the Japanese military illuminating American B-29 bombers. The multiple streaks of light cutting through the night sky fascinated me, although the grown-ups around me were stricken with fear. Even after I became an adult, I often remembered those beams of light stretching out into the darkness. I think that is the origin of the beams in my work."
These titles will be sold to customers selected by drawing lots. If you wish to purchase the work, please enter the draw during the following period. We will notify you of the results of the draw.
Entry Period: September 4 (12 p.m.) - September 10 (12 p.m.), 2020 -Japan Time-
| Size/Weight | Dimension of picture: 56.5×39.7㎝ Frame: 72.7×54.5 cm |
| Material | Paper used: Echizen kizuki hosho washi (produced by living national treasure Ichibei Iwano) |
| Feature | Type of print: Woodcut print |
| Notes | Limited Edition: 100 Date of publication: July 2020 Production: The Adachi Institute of Woodcut Prints Production cooperation: NANZUKA |
Special Feature: Proofed print (Kyogozuri) using meticulously carved outline blocks.
One proof print printed from just the woodblock for the outlines will be given as a gift. The proof shows the intricate line drawings of Keiichi Tanaami's work.
【Interview with Keiichi Tanaami】
・Intricately Drawn Lines by Hokusai, Beams of Light from Childhood Memories（「北斎今昔」 Sep.2020）
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Area B : North America / Indonesia
Area C : Europe / Middle East
Area D : Australia / New Zealand
Area E : South America / Africa / Other Areas
| Area | Delivery time | 1-5 Unframed Prints | One Framed Print |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 3-6Days | ¥3,600 | 5,300 |
| B | 4-6Days | ¥4,000 | ¥6,000 |
| C | 4-7Days | ¥4,400 | ¥7,000 |
| D | 4-7Days | ¥6,500 | ¥8,000 |
| E | 4-7Days | ¥7,500 | ¥13,500 |
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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.
