AN IRIS, A ROSE, A TULIP AND MORE: Kazutoshi Sugiura(1938- ) has created his own very distinct and popular style in the art of silkscreen printing. All of his work realistically depict various flowers, in particular the iris and peony. He was born in Kyoto in 1938 and attended the Kyoto College of Fine Arts. Showing exceptional talent as a student he was commissioned by the International Graphic Art Society in NY to do an edition of silkscreen prints. After graduating in 1963 he spent four years studying classical Japanese painting and the art of gold leaf restoration at the Kyoto National Museum of Antiquities. The use of gold leaf and rich saturated colors has become the hallmark of his art and brings to mind the art of traditional Japanese screen painting. He uniquely applies the gold leaf to the paper prior to the silk screen process. This gives his works a textured, three dimensional quality that add to his dramatic yet intimate compositions. His designs have an immediate appeal and are timeless, elegant and serene.

Prints displayed per page: 6 12 20 40 100

Prints displayed per page: 6 12 20 40 100