吉田秀司 Hideshi Yoshida (1968-Present)

Agnahuecom-Land & Fantastical Realms: Hideshi Yoshida’s Surreal Worlds

Hideshi Yoshida, born in Hokkaido, is a contemporary Japanese print artist renowned for his meticulous craftsmanship and imaginative storytelling. Specialising in wood-engravings (木口木版) and woodblock prints, Yoshida creates intricate, surrealist compositions that transport viewers into his captivating fantasy worlds. His art ranges from charming animal illustrations to visionary scenes inspired by literary figures such as H.P. Lovecraft, Lewis Carroll, and Robert Louis Stevenson, but at its heart is his acclaimed Sci-Fi universe: Agnahuecom-Land and FROSKEY Inc.

Yoshida’s fantastical realm, Agnahuecom-Land, blends magic seamlessly with advanced technology. This parallel universe - populated by magicians, mythical creatures, and powerful mega-corporations like FROSKEY Inc. - is vividly real to Yoshida, appearing unpredictably in his daily life and driving the detailed narratives found within his prints. Central to his world is FROSKEY Inc., a symbol of human ingenuity powered by the discovery of Rabbitanium, an extraordinary lunar element enabling unparalleled technological advancements.

Now based in Tokyo, Yoshida’s unique blend of fantasy, precision, and narrative depth has brought him international acclaim. His works are featured in esteemed collections, including the Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology in Poland and the St. Nikolai Municipal Museum in Belgium. Kumo Arts proudly supports Yoshida’s growing influence in contemporary Japanese printmaking, inviting you to explore and immerse yourself in his visionary worlds.