NISHIJIMA KATSUYUKY, Yamaguchi Prefecture 1945
Autumn Moon over Katata, 1996
Technique: nishikie, Colour woodcut, titled and hand-signed by the artist. (mm. 260x380)
Splendid proof, printed on Japan paper in a total of 500 copies engraved and printed by the author. Perfect preservation with untouched margins.
In this woodblock print, Nishijima Katsuyuki captures the essence of the tranquility of the Japanese night. The dark, stylized reeds stand out against the sky, where a full moon dominates the scene. The choice of contrasting tones between the deep black of the reeds and the whiteness of the moon emphasizes the harmony between nature and spirituality, reflecting the elegant simplicity of the moku hanga print.
Biography
Nishijima Katsuyuki (b. 1945, Yamaguchi Prefecture) is a popular Japanese woodblock print artist. He began his artistic training in 1964 at the Mikumo publishing house in Kyoto, where he studied the technique of woodblock printing ( moku hanga ) until 1968. He then perfected his art by working in the Sosaku Hanga (creative prints) style, carving and printing himself. Common themes are countryside landscapes and city scenes. Currently, Nishijima continues to live and work in Kyoto, producing new editions of his works that are accessible to a wide audience.