Kunio Kaneko - Sky High For You

A fabulous print by Kunio Kaneko: Sky High For You. Two koi (鯉) arc across a shimmering gold & silver leaf background - each mirrored mid-turn in quiet balance. A lovely piece with koi bearing beautifully bright red and indigo markings. A striking composition from Kaneko’s celebrated koi series - capturing movement, contrast, and serenity in equal measure. 🐟🌕

• Year & Edition: 2022 · Ed. x/150 (signed, titled & editioned in pencil).
  
• Medium: Woodblock.
  
• Dimensions: Sheet approx. H: 43.75 cm × W: 43.50 cm.
  
• Condition: Mint.
  
• Notes: In Japanese tradition, koi (鯉) symbolise strength, resilience, and harmony. Kaneko’s koi are hand-printed with gold and silver accents that enhance their poise and individuality. Artist seal lower left.

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]