Tag: ito jakuchu

  • Ōoka Shunboku: Daikokuten et tigre [+Wallpaper!]

    Ōoka Shunboku: Daikokuten et tigre [+Wallpaper!]

    The original Daikokuten and Tiger (1750!): Celebrate Shunboku’s creative genius by downloading a remixed! Daikokuten et tigre wallpaper (1366×768) fresh off the IKB press: Thanks for checking it out! Which wallpaper did you like the most? Share in the comments and remember to spread the IKB word 🙂

  • The Photography of Yoshihiko Ueda

    The Photography of Yoshihiko Ueda

    I first became aware of Yoshihiko Ueda after stumbling upon a cover of his photography book, Quinault (1993). I was instantly struck by its dark, ethereal feel — dusky and liminal. I felt like I was traveling undaunted through a mysterious patch of forest, or an unexplored segment of my own unconscious. As it turns…

  • Itō Jakuchū: Potential for Flight

    Itō Jakuchū: Potential for Flight

    I am enraptured by Itō Jakuchū’s art. The stark contrast between the ink-black background and the bold use of color on the foreground is immediately striking, sure. But it’s more than that. The hues on Swallow and Camellia are not jump-at-you bright, but they are made dazzling nonetheless by graceful saturation. The crimson on the…