SHP298 - Shikishi Print by Koyama Keizō 小山敬三
SHP298 - Shikishi Print by Koyama Keizō 小山敬三
This shikishi print features the work 「浅間」 (Asama) by the Japanese painter Koyama Keizō 小山敬三 1897-1987, known for his evocative landscapes and bold use of color inspired by modern Nihonga aesthetics.
The composition captures the dynamic presence of Mount Asama (浅間山)—one of Japan’s most active volcanoes—through a striking interplay of color and form. Rather than a literal depiction, the mountain emerges in an abstracted, almost lyrical manner: vivid reds suggest volcanic heat and exposed earth, while flowing washes of blue and grey evoke drifting ash, mist, or cooling lava. A soft golden sky frames the scene, adding a sense of atmosphere and quiet luminosity.
Rendered with fluid brushwork and watercolor-like gradation, the piece reflects Koyama’s modern approach to traditional themes—balancing spontaneity with careful composition. The image is enclosed within a fan-shaped (ōgi-gata) outline, a classic motif in Japanese design that enhances its elegance and sense of contained movement.
Mounted on a gold-trimmed shikishi board, this work combines contemporary artistic sensibility with traditional presentation, making it ideal for display in a tokonoma alcove or as a refined accent in any interior.
Size: 24 x 27cm
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