In 2022, I decided to learn Mokuhanga woodblock printmaking as one of my primary art media and as a way to reclaim my cultural identity. That year, I reached out to Masato Yamaguchi at Kobo Yuu in Tokyo, and he has mentored me ever since.

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The works on this page are not only expressions of my artistic vision and growing mastery of Mokuhanga; they also reflect the relationship I have cultivated with Yamaguchi‑sensei, whose guidance has supported me in creating a renewed sense of cultural pride and belonging to my homeland.

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Most prints on this page are made without a printing press. Instead, I use a spoon or a Japanese baren — a disk‑like printing tool — to transfer the images. Although this method is more labor‑intensive, I find it far more intimate and engaging. The physical effort and direct contact with the materials deepen my connection to the work and to the tradition I am reclaiming. 

 

While most works on this page are Mokuhanga, others are created in the methods inspired by the conversations I had with Yamaguchi-sensei.