3 Vintage SADAO WATANABE-Pencil Signed Original Prints

Description: All three are in Excellent condition, All are Pencil-Signed and Dated, and All 3 are Framed in one, and under Glass.Sellers Description: Oiginal Prints by Sadat WatanabeThis art lot features three prints by Sadao Watanabe and are Pencil signed originals.All three prints measure 8.5 x 10" and the total with frame measures 35.5" x 19"The frame is black lacquer painted wood and is about 1" wide.See Watanabe's catalogue of work here: https://www.sadaohanga.info/homeSadao Watanabe (July 7, 1913 – January 8, 1996) was a highly regarded Japanese artist known for his significant contributions to the mingei (folk craft) movement. Watanabe’s artistic journey was shaped by his early exposure to traditional Japanese crafts, his deep appreciation for the mingei philosophy, and his Christian faith. Watanabe’s art has been exhibited in the Vatican Museum, the British Museum, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo and many others. During President Lyndon Johnson's administration, Watanabe's prints hung in the White House. However, Watanabe once remarked that he preferred that his prints hang in the ordinary places of life: "I would most like to see them hanging where people ordinarily gather, because Jesus brought the gospel for the people".Growing up, Watanabe was influenced by the rich artistic heritage of Japan. He developed a strong affinity for traditional crafts such as ceramics, textiles, and lacquerware, which were deeply rooted in the mingei tradition. These early influences sparked his interest in the preservation and celebration of Japanese folk crafts. The mingei movement, founded by philosopher Yanagi Soetsu, sought to recognize and honor the beauty found in everyday objects created by anonymous artisans. This philosophy resonated with Watanabe, inspiring him to explore artistic expressions that celebrated the simplicity, functionality, and timeless appeal of traditional Japanese crafts.Watanabe’s artistic practice primarily focused on printmaking, particularly the ukiyo-e woodblock printing technique. Drawing inspiration from mingei aesthetics, he combined the meticulous craftsmanship of traditional Japanese printmaking with his own artistic sensibilities. His prints often depicted scenes from nature, daily life, and religious narratives, reflecting the spirit of mingei through his unique visual interpretations.Watanabe’s art gained recognition both in Japan and abroad, with his works exhibited in major galleries and museums. His participation in the annual Nitten exhibition, one of Japan’s most prestigious art events, further solidified his reputation as a prominent artist in the mingei tradition. Throughout his career, Watanabe remained committed to the ideals of mingei and actively promoted the recognition and preservation of traditional Japanese crafts. His dedication to reviving and reinvigorating this art form played a crucial role in the continued appreciation and understanding of mingei both within Japan and internationally.See Kanazawa, H. (2017). Sadao Watanabe and Mingei: An Artistic Fusion of Tradition and Modernity. In D. B. Stewart & C. S. E. Ross (Eds.), Traditions and Transitions: Curricula for Japanese StudiesLeach, B. (2000). Watanabe Sadao: Master of Mingei Stencil Printing. Bowden, S. (2024). Beauty Given by Grace: The Biblical Prints of Sadao WatanabeSadao Watanabe was a Japanese artist best known for his prints that meld biblical imagery with the traditional Japanese folk art known as mingei. Watanabe's work portrays the Christian gospel with a distinctive use of crumpled wet paper mixed with mineral pigments suspended in soy milk, known as katazome. “I would most like to see them hanging where people ordinarily gather,” the artist said of his work. “Because Jesus brought the gospel for the people.” Born on July 7, 1913 in Tokyo, Japan, his parents died when he was 10. Now an orphan, Watanabe was invited to church by a neighbor, an event that changed the course of his life. During his adolescence, he worked as an apprentice in a fabric dyeing shop under the renowned textile artist Keisuke Serizawa. Today, the artist’s work has been internationally recognized, with his works in the collections of The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the National Museum of Art in Tokyo. The artist died on January 8, 1996 in Tokyo, Japan. Become a watcher and see the offers.Make an offer I often accept decent offers! FAST SHIPPING! AND INSURED! Check out my eBay store for other Art items. Follow my store for more items. --- Copy and paste the web link below in blue to get to my eBay store.--- https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ssn=chun1790&store_name=chaz&_oac=1&_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l170197

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