SUGIURA KAZUTOSHI  

Sugiura Kazutoshi, born in Kyoto in 1938, studied classical Japanese painting at Kyoto Municipal College of Fine Arts and trained at the Kyoto National Museum. Deeply rooted in traditional aesthetics, Sugiura has drawn inspiration from flowers for decades. His silk screen artworks showcase elegant interpretations of irises, peonies, camellias, and more. Known especially for his iris compositions, he has created over a hundred unique prints dedicated to this single flower.

Sugiura uses time-honoured Japanese methods in his printmaking. First, he applies gold leaf onto handmade washi paper, mirroring the techniques of historic Japanese screens. Then, he silkscreens floral subjects directly onto the gold. Because each tone demands a separate screen, a single vibrant print may go through twenty careful layers. After that, he softens the brightness by washing pale blues, purples, or greens over the background—creating a soothing visual effect.

Kazutoshi Sugiura’s works appear in prestigious institutions such as The British Museum, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Brooklyn Museum. He has held solo exhibitions across Japan, the United States, Canada, and Australia. Collectors worldwide admire his ability to merge classical refinement with delicate modernity. Through Hanga Ten, you can explore and acquire some of Sugiura’s most celebrated floral silkscreens.