Akira Kurosaki “Camouflaged World 7” Abstract Japanese Print LE | Hand Signed #64896
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This abstract woodblock print is titled “Camouflaged Reflection 7” and is the work of artist Akira Kurosaki. It is number 34 of 50 and numbered and hand signed by the artist.
Paper Size: 90cm x 62cm
Kurosaki gained international acclaim in the late 1960s and 70s for his richly evocative colors, smooth technique, and imaginative, sometimes unsettling semi-surrealistic prints. Since the 1980s, his work has shifted towards darker, more abstract compositions, with occasional returns to semi-representational themes that have been less well-received. His reputation is largely built on his earlier series, including The Holy Night, Allegory, Les Ténèbres Vermeilles, Closed Room, and Lost Paradise. Kurosaki stands out for his unique blend of modern artistic independence and traditional craftsmanship, working closely with skilled block-cutters and printers. This approach has enabled him to maintain a prolific output and an active international presence.
Born in Japanese-occupied Manchuria, Kurosaki developed an early interest in Ukiyo-e prints. He graduated from Kyoto College of Crafts and Textiles in 1962 and began teaching at Kinki University’s Department of Architecture from 1963 to 1969. He then returned to his alma mater as an Associate Professor from 1970 to 1981. Kurosaki also studied in the West under a Japanese Government scholarship in 1973-74 and was a guest lecturer at Washington University, Seattle, in 1978. Since then, he has frequently held visiting lecturer and professor positions abroad, while continuing to exhibit widely in the West, where his powerful and original style has been highly regarded.
Now a professor at Kyoto Seika University’s College of Fine Arts, Department of Printmaking, Kurosaki has written extensively on the history of printmaking from both technical and international perspectives. He is deeply engaged in teaching the woodblock technique and is particularly passionate about the history of papermaking.
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