Non Western Blog: Japan
Choshi in Shimosa Province by Hokusai Created in 1833, this art piece is a print made by the famous Japanese artist Hokusai who also made the famous painting The Great Wave . He uses a technique known as woodblock and ink painting where a design is carved into a wood block and then ink is applied before pressing into paper or fabric. Hokusai is one of the first Japanese artists to appear internationally with this technique. I love the Japanese style of art because of the attention to detail, but also because there is so much character to each of the pieces. In this piece in particular, I love how it seems like a scene of turmoil, yet it is still so peaceful to look at. The lines play a key role in making the piece come together with the calm straight lines of the waves turning into the chaotic sea spray. Me, Somewhere Else by Chiharu Shiota First shown in London in 2018, Chiharu Shiota is a Japanese artist based out of Berlin who uses cloth and yarn for art installations. This piece
