A huge influence behind my Sirina Ruby work, and just generally, is the work 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 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.)
Hashimoto, Okiie. Girl and Irises (Shobu to shojo), 1952. The Art Institute of Chicago (Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Fischer Fund; Kate S. Buckingham Endowment).
Kawanishi, Hide. Harbor, 1900-1965. The Art Institute of Chicago (Gift of Oliver Statler).