Biography
Fukita Fumiaki (吹田文明, b. 1926) is a Japanese sosaku-hanga woodblock printmaker born in Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture, who began his career as an elementary school art teacher before gaining recognition in 1957 through the Nihon Hanga Kyokai. Appointed professor of printmaking at Tama College of Fine Arts in 1968, he developed innovative woodblock techniques that expanded the expressive range of the medium. His vibrant, richly layered prints are noted for their experimental approach to color, texture, and composition within the creative print tradition.
Key Facts
- Active Period
- 1926
- Nationality
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Movement
- Sōsaku-hanga
- Works Indexed
- 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fukita Fumiaki known for?
Fukita Fumiaki (吹田文明, b. 1926) is a Japanese sosaku-hanga woodblock printmaker born in Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture, who began his career as an elementary school art teacher before gaining recognition in 1957 through the Nihon Hanga Kyokai. Appointed professor of printmaking at Tama College of Fine Arts in 1968, he developed innovative woodblock techniques that expanded the expressive range of the medium. His vibrant, richly layered prints are noted for their experimental approach to color, texture, and composition within the creative print tradition.
When was Fukita Fumiaki active?
Fukita Fumiaki was active born in 1926. They were associated with the Sōsaku-hanga movement.
What artistic movements influenced Fukita Fumiaki?
Fukita Fumiaki's work was shaped by the Sōsaku-hanga tradition in Japanese woodblock printmaking. Sōsaku-hanga: The "creative prints" movement (c.
Where can I see Fukita Fumiaki's original prints?
Original prints by Fukita Fumiaki can be found in collections including Art Institute of Chicago, Victoria and Albert Museum, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Japanese Art Open Database.
Woodblock Prints by Fukita Fumiaki (12)
Bird and Eyeballs
1958
Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
Bird and Eye (Tori to gankyutai)
1959
Color woodblock print; edition 4/50
White Dream (Shiroi yume)
1967
Color woodblock print; edition 24/30
Rainbows blossom, stealing colors from flowers (Niji wa hana no iro wo nusunde saku)
1968
Color woodblock print; edition 23/50
Stars before Dawn (Mimei boshi)
1970
Color woodblock print; edition 10/50
Sacred Day
1970
Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
Flower
1979
Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
Red Lantern Shop
Woodblock print
World of Stars
Woodblock print
Fukita, Fumiaki
Woodblock print
Light from Afar
Edo No Hana (One Hundred Views of Tokyo, Message to the 21st Century 東京百景 21世紀へのメッセジ)
1989-99
Color woodblock print