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Japanese two panel abstract art screen
Obara paper fiber art
Yamauchi Issei
circa 1950
Japan

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Issei Yamauchi (born in 1929) is a Japanese artist known for his works in Obara Paper Art, a traditional Japanese art form using paper fibers. He is considered a leading artist in this field and has garnered significant recognition within Japan. Yamauchi began his artistic journey in 1948, apprenticing with Fuji Tatsukichi, a prominent figure in the arts and crafts movement in Japan who worked to preserve traditional art forms. He began exhibiting in the Nitten (National Art Exhibition) in 1953, winning the gold medal in 1963 and later becoming a juror. His work has been gifted to dignitaries, including the Showa Emperor of Japan and General Douglas MacArthur. Yamauchi is renowned for his mastery of Obara Paper Art, where he arranges paper fibers to create detailed and intricate images. His works often feature natural elements like chrysanthemums and mist, rendered with varying opacities using paper fibers and gold leaf. His style is characterized by a dreamlike mood and surreal execution, making his work unique. Obara Washi paper is a traditional work of art in which the raw material of Japanese paper, Kozo (paper mulberry), is dyed so that it can be enjoyed as an art form, and pictorial patterns are made instead of paint.
May 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM