Misa Tsuchiya - 襲来 (Invasion)

Contemporary Woodblock Print

The black and white panther in full pounce! Wide-eyed & wide-mouthed Misa Tsuchiya’s incredible panther strikes! 🐾🐾 A masterpiece. Limited to a small edition of 15, this magnificent piece is limited in availability. Misa Tsuchiya’s inspiration & words behind this wonderfully fun piece, 襲来 (Invasion):

突然襲いくる。振り返るともう逃げられない。(Suddenly they attack. When you turn around, you can no longer escape!).

• Year & Edition: 2021 · Ed. of 15 (signed, titled & editioned in pencil to plate).
• Medium: Water-based woodblock print on Tosa Washi No. 1 (100% kōzo, Kōchi Prefecture).
• Dimensions: Sheet H: 94.00 cm × W: 64.50 cm (Image H: 86.50 cm × W: 57.00 cm).
• Condition: Mint, direct from the artist’s studio.

About the Artist

土屋未沙 Misa Tsuchiya (b. 1993, Kanagawa) reimagines centuries-old Japanese mokuhanga with a thoroughly contemporary flair. Her animal-themed woodblock prints burst off the page in bold colour and unexpected form - elongated limbs, poised tension and playful energy bring each creature to life. Tsuchiya’s work is held in prestigious collections worldwide, including the Kanuma Municipal Art Museum (Japan), Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art (Israel) and Tama Art University (Tokyo). [ ← View All Works by Misa Tsuchiya]