Kon-Kon (5) Kamakura-Sakuse-Inari

A rare Print from a series of 9 'Kon-Kon' images. Foxes as hairpins. "Kon-kon" is the sound foxes make.

Kiyoshi Saito (1907-1997) was one of the most important Japanese print artists of the 20th century. Originally trained as a painter, Saito became a pivotal member of the "Sosaku Hanga" or "Creative Print" movement in the Post-war period, attracting international audiences and accolades. In the spirit of Sosaku Hanga, he engaged with every aspect of the printmaking process, meaning that each of his works is self-drawn, self-carved and self-printed. While his early works reveal an attention to three-dimensionality, as his style evolved, his designs became increasingly two-dimensional, distinguished by bold blocks of color, refined designs, and rich texture.