Katsunori Hamanishi Abstract Prints
Japanese, b. 1949
Katsunori Hamanishi was born in 1949 on Hokkaido island, Japan's second-largest island. In 1973, he finished his studies at Tokai University in Kanagawa prefecture. In 1987 and 1988, he studied at the University of Pennsylvania through a grant by a US cultural institution. At that time, Hamanishi was already a respected artist, who had received prizes at renowned international exhibitions.
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Artist: Katsunori Hamanishi
Beyound (sic) - IX
By Katsunori Hamanishi
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Beyond (sic) - IX
Mezzotint, n.d.
Signed, titled and numbered in pencil (see photos)
Edition: Unique impression (i/I)
Ninion and Sheldon Landy were major collectors of Hamanishi's works. They donated a large group of his mezzotints to Art Institute of Chicago, which formed the core of the exhibitions of his works at AIC in 2014 and again in 2019.
Condition: excellent
Plate/Image size: 9.75 x 7.75 inches
Sheet size: 12 1/2 x 9 5/8 inches
Provenance: Ninion and Sheldon Landy, Hamanishi's patrons
EXTREMELY RARE-UNIQUE
Katsunori Hamanishi
Born: 1949, Hokkaido
Medium: Mezzotint, with relief printing and metallic foil. Also a few woodblocks
Hamanishi studied painting and graduated from Tokai University with a degree in Art, in 1973. Since then, he has been living in the Tokyo area, where his primary focus is printmaking. Mezzotint is a variation of intaglio printing--an exacting and laborious process whereby ink is transferred from below the surface of the plate by use of a press. First, the entire copper plate is indented with a toothed steel rocker tool. Worked in all directions, this creates an even finely-grained texture over the surface of the plate. Each pit will hold ink and were the plate inked at this stage, it would print almost solid black.
To create the design the artist smoothes out some of the pits with a burnisher so they will hold less ink. Where highlights are required the plate is burnished and polished quite smooth. A wide range of tones are possible in mezzotint and the process can usually be recognized by a light design on a velvety black background. Hamanishi is internationally known for his mastery of this medium. He creates images with both subtle detail and dynamic composition that explore spatial relationships.
His genius is in balancing calm and meditative qualities with the energetic tensions of inanimate and natural objects. Early work had such things as pipes and branches wrapped with cloth, later rope, then straw. When he moved to a more rural area, rice fields became a common element. He has also been exploring the use of color and metallic leaf in his artwork. In 2005 Mr. Hamanishis began the Haze series exploring more abstract themes using the subtle differences between matte and black inks done in mezzotint and relief printing.
There is always a sense of mystery and intrigue in the complex mezzotint prints that come from Hamanishi’s deft hands. They compel the viewer to do a slow, thoughtful examination in order to fully absorb the vision the artist intends.
Exhibitions:
Worcester Art Museum, Massachusetts --2 person show with Hamaguchi
Ibiza Biennial, Spain--Grand Prize
Original Colored Graphic Print Triennial, Switzerland--Grand Prize
Cabo Frio International Print Biennial, Brazil--Grand Prize
CWAJ Print Show, Tokyo--Art Grant winner
Republic of China Print Exhibit--Gold Medal
Graphic Arts Council, Achenbach Foundation, San Francisco--commissioned print
Art Institute of Cleveland
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada--visiting artist
Shun-yo-Kai, Tokyo--prize winner
Bhara Bhavan International Print Biennale, India
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Combination-Cross No. 3
By Katsunori Hamanishi
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Combination-Cross No. 3
Mezzotint, 1979
Signed, titled and numbered in pencil
Edition: 30 (9/30)
Provenance: Ninion and Sheldon Landy, Chicago
The Landy's donated a large collection of Hamanishi to the Art Institute of Chicago in 2013, which formed the core of the exhibitions of his works at AIC in 2014 and again in 2019.
Condition: Excellent
Image size: 13 5/8 x 14 1/8 inches
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Festival No. 6
By Katsunori Hamanishi
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Festival No. 6
Color woodblock, 2002
Signed, titled and numbered in pencil (see photos)
Edition: 50 (10/50), see photo
Provenance:
Ninion and Sheldon Landy Collection, Donors to Art Inst. of Chicago
Hamanishi Exhibition, Oct. 12, 2013-January 5, 2014
Reference: Hamanishi Small 98
Condition: Excellent
Sheet: 12 1/4 x 9 1/8";
Image 10 1/2 x 7 1/2"
Katsunori Hamanishi
Born: 1949, Hokkaido
Medium: Mezzotint, with relief printing and metallic foil. Also a few woodblocks
Hamanishi studied painting and graduated from Tokai University with a degree in Art, in 1973. Since then, he has been living in the Tokyo area, where his primary focus is printmaking. Mezzotint is a variation of intaglio printing--an exacting and laborious process whereby ink is transferred from below the surface of the plate by use of a press. First, the entire copper plate is indented with a toothed steel rocker...
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Festival No. 6
By Katsunori Hamanishi
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Festival No. 6
Color woodblock, 2002
Signed, titled and numbered in pencil (see photos)
Edition: 50 (10/50), see photo
Provenance:
Ninion and Sheldon Landy Collection, Donors to Art Inst. of Chicago
Hamanishi Exhibition, Oct. 12, 2013-January 5, 2014
Reference: Hamanishi Small 98
Condition: Excellent
Sheet: 12 1/4 x 9 1/8";
Image 10 1/2 x 7 1/2"
Katsunori Hamanishi
Born: 1949, Hokkaido
Medium: Mezzotint, with relief printing and metallic foil. Also a few woodblocks
Hamanishi studied painting and graduated from Tokai University with a degree in Art, in 1973. Since then, he has been living in the Tokyo area, where his primary focus is printmaking. Mezzotint is a variation of intaglio printing--an exacting and laborious process whereby ink is transferred from below the surface of the plate by use of a press. First, the entire copper plate is indented with a toothed steel rocker...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Katsunori Hamanishi Abstract Prints
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