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西嶋勝之 Katsuyuki Nishijima (1945-Present)

Japan’s Quiet Quintessence - The Prints of Katsuyuki Nishijima

Katsuyuki Nishijima (b. 1945, Yamaguchi) has dedicated over five decades to capturing a distilled vision of traditional Japan through woodblock printmaking. Drawing from the traditions of ukiyo-e, shin-hanga, and sōsaku hanga, Nishijima depicts quiet, rural settings featuring old merchant streets, minka (民家) farmhouses, and still seasonal views. Notably devoid of human presence or signs of modernity - no power lines, cars, or people - his prints offer a pure and timeless sense of place. The result is a body of work that captures the quiet quintessence of Japan, attentive to the cultural significance of landscape and architecture.

After an early apprenticeship at Kyoto’s Mikumo publishing house and initial experiments with stencil printing in the 1960s, Nishijima began self-publishing in the 1970s, steadily developing a distinctive body of work inspired by Kyoto and rural Japan. His prints subtly echo the atmospheric sensitivity of the early 20th-century shin-hanga movement, yet possess their own quiet refinement, balanced composition, and architectural clarity. Alongside series such as Kisokaidō (木曾街道) and New Eight Views of Ōmi (新近江八景), Nishijima's work reflects a thoughtful engagement with classical themes, gently reminding us of the historical narratives and cultural heritage embedded in the scenes he captures.

Widely collected internationally, yet maintaining an understated profile, Nishijima continues the accessible spirit of ukiyo-e, maintaining a rare commitment to accessibility, publishing works in large editions and various formats. His recent monochrome prints introduce a further layer of elegance, demonstrating a quiet evolution in his style. Rooted in historical awareness, spiritual reverence, and exacting craftsmanship, Katsuyuki Nishijima’s prints invite quiet reflection on cultural memory and evoke Japan’s enduring spirit of place.

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Sold outKatsuyuki Nishijima - 八ツ橋の舗 (Yatsuhashi Sweetshop)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 八ツ橋の舗 (Yatsuhashi Sweetshop)
Sold outKatsuyuki Nishijima - 白川郷の屋並 (Houses of Shirakawa-Go)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 白川郷の屋並 (Houses of Shirakawa-Go)
Sold outKatsuyuki Nishijima - 一保堂 (Ippo-do tea shop)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 一保堂 (Ippo-do tea shop)
Sold outKatsuyuki Nishijima - 大湖の朝 (Great Lake in the Morning)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 大湖の朝 (Great Lake in the Morning)
Katsuyuki Nishijima - 雨晴 (Rainy Weather)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 雨晴 (Rainy Weather)
Katsuyuki Nishijima - 残暑 (Summer Heat)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 残暑 (Summer Heat)
Katsuyuki Nishijima - 吹屋の路地 (Fukiya Street)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 吹屋の路地 (Fukiya Street)
Katsuyuki Nishijima - 久田屋 (Kudaya)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 久田屋 (Kudaya)
Sold outKatsuyuki Nishijima - 堅田舟だまり (Katata Moorings)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 堅田舟だまり (Katata Moorings)
Sold outKatsuyuki Nishijima - 湖の月 (Moon over Lake (Biwa))Katsuyuki Nishijima - 湖の月 (Moon over Lake (Biwa))
Sold outKatsuyuki Nishijima - 京瓦 "Kyogawara"Katsuyuki Nishijima - 京瓦 "Kyogawara"
Katsuyuki Nishijima - 黒門の舗 (Store in Kuromon)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 黒門の舗 (Store in Kuromon)
Sold outKatsuyuki Nishijima - 伊香立の民家 (House in Ikadachi)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 伊香立の民家 (House in Ikadachi)
Sold outKatsuyuki Nishijima - 西陣の路地 (Alley in Nishijin)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 西陣の路地 (Alley in Nishijin)
Sold outKatsuyuki Nishijima - 尾道の小径 (Path in Onomichi)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 尾道の小径 (Path in Onomichi)
Katsuyuki Nishijima - 島原大門 (Shimabara Daimon)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 島原大門 (Shimabara Daimon)
Katsuyuki Nishijima - 木之本の町屋 (Kinomoto Machiya)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 木之本の町屋 (Kinomoto Machiya)
Katsuyuki Nishijima - 下津井の屋並 (Houses in Shimotsui)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 下津井の屋並 (Houses in Shimotsui)
Katsuyuki Nishijima - 小浜の秋 (Autumn in Obama)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 小浜の秋 (Autumn in Obama)
Sold outKatsuyuki Nishijima - 大原の桜 (Cherryblossom in Ohara)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 大原の桜 (Cherryblossom in Ohara)
Sold outKatsuyuki Nishijima - 鞍馬の雪 (Snow in Kurama)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 鞍馬の雪 (Snow in Kurama)
Katsuyuki Nishijima - 頃日 (These Days)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 頃日 (These Days)
Katsuyuki Nishijima - 鉾立 "Hokotate"Katsuyuki Nishijima - 鉾立 "Hokotate"
Sold outKatsuyuki Nishijima - 走り雨 (Rain Shower)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 走り雨 (Rain Shower)
Sold outKatsuyuki Nishijima - 日差し (Sunshine)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 日差し (Sunshine)
Sold outKatsuyuki Nishijima - 牧野の雪 (Snow in Makino)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 牧野の雪 (Snow in Makino)
Katsuyuki Nishijima - 神岡 (Kamioka)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 神岡 (Kamioka)
Sold outKatsuyuki Nishijima - 堅田 (Katata)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 堅田 (Katata)
Katsuyuki Nishijima - 大湫 (Okute, Gifu)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 大湫 (Okute, Gifu)
Sold outKatsuyuki Nishijima - 竹生島 (Chikubu Island)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 竹生島 (Chikubu Island)
Sold outKatsuyuki Nishijima - 萩の小川 (Stream in Hagi)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 萩の小川 (Stream in Hagi)
Sold outKatsuyuki Nishijima - 竹原の町並 (Takehara Townscape)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 竹原の町並 (Takehara Townscape)
Sold outKatsuyuki Nishijima - いこまや - (Ikomaya)Katsuyuki Nishijima - いこまや - (Ikomaya)
Sold outKatsuyuki Nishijima - 清水の雪 (Snow at Kiyomizu-dera)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 清水の雪 (Snow at Kiyomizu-dera)
Katsuyuki Nishijima - 三年坂の屋並 (Street Roofs of Sannenzaka)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 三年坂の屋並 (Street Roofs of Sannenzaka)
Katsuyuki Nishijima - 山中油店 (Yamanaka Oil Shop)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 山中油店 (Yamanaka Oil Shop)
Katsuyuki Nishijima - 吹屋の屋並 - (Roofs of Fukiya)Katsuyuki Nishijima - 吹屋の屋並 - (Roofs of Fukiya)
Sold outKatsuyuki Nishijima - 深緑 - "Shinryoku"Katsuyuki Nishijima - 深緑 - "Shinryoku"