Artist: Teikichi Hikoyama
Medium: woodcut
Date: c. 1920’s
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Paper Lantern
Artist: Teikichi Hikoyama
Medium: woodcut
Date: c. 1920’s
Combing
Artist: Teikichi Hikoyama
Medium: woodcut
Date: c. 1920’s
Man
Artist: Teikichi Hikoyama
Medium: woodcut
Date: c. 1920’s
Teikichi Hikoyama
Born in Japan, Teikichi Hikoyama (1884-1957) was one of the most influential artists in the development of Japanese American art. Arriving in San Francisco, California, in 1901, he is believed to be the first Japanese artist in California creating woodblock prints. He also painted, using both oil based and ink paints. His art displayed elements of modernism and magic realism. His work was often visionary earning him the nickname of The Black Flame among his contemporaries. Continue reading Teikichi Hikoyama
Mt. Tamalpais
Artist: Teikichi Hikoyama
Medium: oil on canvas
Date: c. 1927
A Moment of Contemplation
Artist: Seong Moy
Medium: oil on canvas
Date: c. 1962
Kuang Kung
Artist: Seong Moy
Medium: color woodcut on paper
Date: c. 1952
The Little 500
Artist: Seong Moy; Medium: color woodcut on paper; Date: c. 1958
The “Little 500” is Moy’s depiction of the annual bicycle race of the same name (now known as the Little 5). It is a 200 lap men’s and 100 lap women’s bike race held at Indiana University Bloomington. The racers are required to use one-speed Schwinn bikes and the race benefits student scholarships.
The Juggling Woman
Artist: Seong Moy
Medium: color woodcut on paper
Date: c. 1951
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