THE PLAY OF LIGHT AND SHADOW

2022 GUIDED VIDEO TOURS

This year we have created several videos introducing highlights of the 65^th CWAJ Print Show.

Each video offers a brief description of selected prints and the artists’ inspiration behind them. We hope you enjoy these tours!

Created by 2022 Guided Tours team

Michiko Okubo, Masami Sakurai, Martina Ziesse and Akiko Nakagawa

“Light and Shadow”

featuring 8 black and white prints

“Light and Color”

featuring 11 color prints

“Sosaku Hanga – Creative Prints”

This special video gives a brief history of printmaking with a focus on contemporary Japanese prints featuring prints from this year’s show. (6 :46)

THE MAGIC OF PRINTMAKING

Six-part Video Series

“The Magic of Printmaking” series comprises six videos, each featuring the work of one artist and his or her unique production process. Why do they go to all that trouble? Why not just paint or draw? Preparing the plate requires planning, creativity and expertise, and then the printing is an art in itself. When you watch these artists at work, you will understand why they are dedicated to printmaking, and why every impression is an original work of art. Enjoy!

Writing and Narration by Michiko Okubo

Video creation by Akiko Nakagawa