Hideshi Yoshida - 囚人のn乗 (Prisoner to the n-th power)

Contemporary Woodblock Print

“Prisoner to the n-th power” by Hideshi Yoshida features a striking, infinitely recursive design of a chained figure repeated to the n-th power - each fractal-like layer reaching out behind ever-deepening bars in a pattern that captivates and provokes new wonder with every viewing. 🎨🔗♾️ A prime example of Yoshida’s ability to blend storytelling, illusion and geometry into a single, thought-provoking image.

• Year & Edition: 2002 · Ed. of 11 (signed, editioned & dated in pencil to plate).
• Medium: Woodblock print carved on Shina Japanese plywood & printed on gampi & kōzo papers.
• Dimensions: Sheet H: 45.00 cm × W: 45.00 cm (Image H: 25.00 cm × W: 25.00 cm).
• Condition: Mint, direct from the artist’s studio.

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]