KOJIMA KIMIKO

Kojima Kimiko, born in 1942 in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, began her artistic journey at a young age. At 16, she won the UNESCO International Space Painting Competition in Austria. By the 1980s, critics identified her as one of the most promising talents on the global art scene. Since then, she has held numerous solo exhibitions in Japan, the United States, Canada, and across Europe. Her reputation as a pioneering Japanese silkscreen artist grew through consistent recognition and international exposure.

Kojima Kimiko’s Japanese silkscreen prints often explore the female form, and many serve as stylised self-portraits. Her works are frequently compared to French Art Deco pochoir prints due to their elegance, simplicity, and decorative quality. Since the 1970s, she has worked primarily in black-and-white silkscreen printing, using contrast and intricate patterns to convey emotion and depth. Her use of texture and shading showcases a strong command of screen-printing techniques, especially in creating monochrome compositions.

While best known for her refined silkscreen portraits, Kojima Kimiko has also expanded into other art forms. In recent years, she has focused on oil painting and textile design, establishing herself as a respected figure in the Japanese textile arts scene. Despite this shift, her earlier collectable Japanese prints continue to resonate with collectors for their graceful representation of women and timeless aesthetic. You can explore selected works by Kojima Kimiko through Hanga Ten, where her prints remain part of a celebrated contemporary print collection.