Japan Art: Persimmon and Plum Trees
Lee Jay Walker
Modern Tokyo Times
The persimmon trees in this article’s first and third art pieces are by Sawako Utsumi. She is a contemporary Japanese artist who dotes on nature. Therefore, Sawako Utsumi highlights the persimmon tree by focusing on contrasting color backgrounds.
The art above is by Maekawa Senpan (1888-1960). He studied oil painting under the acclaimed Asai Chū and other esteemed instructors at the Kansai Art Academy. However, his artistic legacy concerns the sosaku hanga (creative prints) artistic movement.
Sawako Utsumi was inspired by a stunning art piece by Sakai Hōitsu (1761-1829). However, unlike Sakai Hōitsu, she alters the color dynamics of his persimmon tree and omits the bird.
The final art piece is by Takahashi Shōtei (Hiroaki). He was born in 1871 and died in early 1945 – similar to the art by Maekawa Senpan, he focuses on the plum tree.
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/the-persimmon-tree-and-the-reflection-of-time-sawako-utsumi.html
http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/sawako-utsumi.html – Sawako Utsumi and where you can buy her art, postcards, bags, and other products. Also, individuals can contact her for individual requests.
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