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Woodblock Prints by Norio Takamiya Norio Takamiya was born in Japan and trained Woodblock Printer who migrated to Australia in 1995. Norio's work is a comment on cultures, on the interaction between east and west, and of the long tradition of "borrowing" ideas from other cultures. Woodblock printing was originally introduced to Japan from China, probably about the seventh century. It was mainly controlled by the Buddhists and available only to priests and the aristocracy until the Edo period (1603-1867) during which it became popular with the general public as well. These multi-coloured woodblock prints were called Ukiyoe (ukiyo means “floating world” and e means painting). Since Japan opened its doors to the outside world in 1868, the West, especially Western artists have been fascinated with its colour and composition. |
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Online Catalogue A selection of images of Norio's work is show below and on Page 2. Most images are also available unframed - which is easier for shipping(!). Prices generally are $420 for framed rectangular prints (horizontal or vertical formats) and $590 for framed square prints. Unframed prints are generally $340 for rectangular prints and $500 for square. Please contact the gallery for more details or to purchase any of Norio's prints. |
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"Tin Tin meets Ned Kelly" |
"Tin Tin goes to Japan" |
"Here Comes Angel" |
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"Astroboy in Sydney" |
"Flower Girls" |
"Geisha Beach Pattern" |
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"Guardian Angel" |
"Hikeshi in Sydney" |
"Bauhaus Love" |
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"Magpie Dreaming" |
"Astroboy in the Matisse" |
"Hiroshima in Sydney" |
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"Help me Charlie" |
"Summer Flower" |
"Geisha and the |
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"Japanese Cooper in Australia" |
"Astroboy in Red Horse" |
"Purple Shadow" |
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"Ned Kelly in Japan" |
"Love to Ninjas" |
"Alienation Effect" |
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