Kunio Kaneko - 寿福富士 ("Jufuku" Fuji)

A fabulous print by Kunio Kaneko: 寿福富士 (Jufuku Fuji). A bold depiction of Mt. Fuji in deep crimson, rising against a luminous sky of silver leaf. “Jufuku” (寿福) combines the characters for long life and happiness - conveying Kaneko’s hope that viewers will draw peace and good fortune from the famed mountain. Embellished with gold and silver leaf, this large-format work celebrates Fuji’s timeless role as a spiritual and cultural anchor in Japan. 🗻✨

• Year & Edition: 2018 · Ed. x/122 (signed, titled & editioned in pencil).
  
• Medium: Woodblock.
  
• Dimensions: Sheet H: 40.50 cm × W: 63.50 cm; Image H: 38.50 cm × W: 57.50 cm.
  
• Condition: Mint.
  
• Notes: “Jufuku” 寿福 conveys blessings of longevity and happiness - qualities long associated with Mt. Fuji in art and poetry. Kaneko’s masterful handling of colour and leaf transforms this iconic peak into a radiant symbol of resilience and renewal.

About the Artist

Kunio Kaneko (b. 1949) is a Tokyo-based printmaker whose work blends postwar mokuhanga tradition with quiet, contemporary warmth. A student of Joichi Hoshi and Sasajima Kihei, he developed a distinctive style enriched with gold and silver leaf, featuring recurring motifs such as koi, koinobori, Fuji, kimono, tabi, and geta. His prints reflect a desire to communicate love and human connection through the handmade image. An esteemed member of the Japan Print Association, Kaneko has exhibited widely in Japan, South Korea, and the U.S. [ ← View All Works by Kunio Kaneko]