A huge influence behind my Sirina Ruby work, and just generally, is the art of several modern Japanese printmakers. The resulting textures, registration “errors,” overlays, are simply irresistible to me. From the choice of wood, carving tools, paper, and variety of techniques, I love that it’s such a warm, tactile process. A few more favorites below.
Yamamoto, Kanae. On The Deck, 1912.
Yamaguchi, Susumu. View of Mount Yakedake from Taisho Pond in Kamikochi in June. 1939. The Art Institute of Chicago (Bruce Goff Archive, gift of Shin'enkan, Inc.)
Kawanishi, Hide. Harbor, 1900-1965. The Art Institute of Chicago (Gift of Oliver Statler).