Hideshi Yoshida - かゆい... (Itchy...)

Contemporary Wood-Engraving

A fabulous print by Hideshi Yoshida: かゆい... (Itchy...). A wonderfully deadpan polar bear pauses mid-scratch, its huge white form reduced to simple shapes and engraved lines. The tiny black claws, nose and eyes give the image just enough expression, while the almost monochrome palette makes the bear seem to emerge quietly from the paper. It is a brilliantly understated example of Yoshida’s humour. 🐻❄️

• Year & Edition: 2026 · Ed. of 10 (signed, editioned & dated in pencil to plate).
  
• Medium: Wood engraving on box & lemonwood blocks. Printed on gampi & kōzo papers.
  
• Dimensions: Sheet H: 15.00 cm × W: 15.00 cm (Image H: 6.30 cm × W: 6.30 cm).
  
• Condition: Mint, direct from the artist’s studio.
  
• Notes: A beautifully minimal and very funny small engraving. Particularly appealing as a tiny edition of just 10.

About the Artist

Hideshi Yoshida (b. Hokkaido) is a Tokyo-based contemporary printmaker celebrated for his meticulous wood-engravings (木口木版) and vibrant woodblock prints. He transports viewers into surreal realms - ranging from charming animal scenes to visionary landscapes inspired by Lovecraft, Carroll and Stevenson - while centering his own Sci-Fi universe, Agnahuecom-Land, and the tech-driven mega-corporation FROSKEY Inc., powered by the mythical element Rabbitanium. Yoshida’s richly detailed narratives and fantastical precision have earned him international acclaim, with works held at the Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology (Poland) and the St. Nikolai Municipal Museum (Belgium). Kumo Arts is proud to showcase his enchanting worlds. [ ← View All Works by Hideshi Yoshida]