Hideshi Yoshida - まるまるっ (Round and Plump)

Contemporary Wood-Engraving

A fabulous print by Hideshi Yoshida: Round and Plump. Two wonderfully rotund hedgehogs appear in a tiny grassy world, one seen from behind while the other looks directly out at us with an almost comically cheerful expression. Yoshida’s incredibly fine engraving gives their dense coats a rich, tactile texture, contrasted beautifully against the delicate grasses and single yellow flower. 🦔🦔

• Year & Edition: 2023 · Ed. of 50 (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 really fun and beautifully executed small engraving, full of the warmth and gentle humour characteristic of Hideshi Yoshida’s animal works.

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]