INUKI TACHIHARA
Modern ukiyo-e artist
the greatest woodblock artist in Japan
Joyconcept initially met Mr. Inuki Tachihara in 2006, and was deeply moved by his work. We knew instantaneously that we wanted to become involved in the process of producing and introducing his various works globally. One of our projects included holding exhibitions in various districts, and becoming a publisher for his series of work called, “Ōatari Kyōgen” (high quality reproduction of “Ōatari Kyōgen” original by KUNISADA, 1786-1864), and his autobiography called, “Ittou-Ichie”. “Ittou-Ichie” was published in order to describe his half century worth of woodblock printings that will transcend to generations ahead. Its title, “Ittou-Ichie” means “Treasure every engraving, for it will never recur on woodblock.” Much to his credit, his work is now recognized not only nationally but also globally. He is a national treasure and his keen eye and talent enthralls everyone around him.
Inuki Tachihara | (1951 - 2015) |
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| 1951 | Born in Nagoya, Japan |
| 1976 | Started research and reproduction of Japanese ukiyo-e |
| 1982 | Supervised woodblock works of Jennifer Bartlett in New York and developed a personal relationship with Jasper Johns and Andy Warhol |
| 1986 | “The World of Woodblock Artist,Inuki Tachihara” was broadcast by CBS |
| 1994 | Analyzed the color of ukiyo-e prints with Den Material Co., Ltd and published the article inInternational Color Association |
| 1998 | The collective treatise with Den Material Co., Ltd was awarded a prize from the Japan Society for Analytical Chemistry （JSAC）. |
| 1999 | Collaborated on the book “Open the History from Color” by Diamond Inc. Changed his name from Shinya Katsuhara to Inuki Tachihara |
| 2000 | Completed the series of woodblock prints titled, “The Tale of a Bamboo-Cutter” |
| 2002 | Started a series of woodblock prints for the novel “O-Edo Dragon Story” written by Baku Yumemakura and serialized in a monthly magazine published by Shogakukan |
| 2004 | Created the two front covers for the books written by Baku Yumemakura |
| 2005 | Appeared inthe documentary “Pleasure of Ukiyo-e Observed by the French Cartoonist” jointly produced by NHK and Office de Radiodiffusion Television Francaise |
| 2008 | Co-published the picture storybook “The Tale of theBamboo-Cutter” with translation into modern Japanese by Kaori Ekuni, by Shinchosha Publishing Co., Ltd. |
| 2009 | Appeared in the TV program Yomigaeru Ukiyo-e no Nihon（NHK）. The reproduction process of the work by Kuniyoshi was broadcast as a documentary program on NHK |
| 2010 | Completed the reproduction of the series of woodblock prints “Ōatari Kyogen no Uchi -Exhibited at Art Affair in Cannes, France -Exhibited at Japan Festival in Florence, Italy -Published an autobiography “Ittou Ichie” from POPLAR Publishing Co.,Ltd |
| 2013 | Completed a series of 48 woodblock prints for the novel “O-Edo Dragon Story” written byBaku Yumemakura since 2002 |
| 2015 | 8.29 - 9.27 the Retrospective Exhibition of TACHIHARA INUKI in the HAGI URAGAMI MUSEUM (Yamaguchi, Japan) |