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18 ENOKI TOSHIYUKI (B. 1961)
Sennyu (Spring), 2017
Signed Toshi, titled and dated on reverse
Acrylic, ink and natural pigment on panel
39¡ x 31¬ in. (100 x 80.3 cm.)
$6,000-8,000
Educated in several different genres of lacquer painting,
traditional Japanese painting and western painting,
Toshiyuki Enoki's works are an amalgamation of the
new and the aged, reality and myth. The artist strives to
antiquate his works, not only in his thematic tribute to
well known traditional artists such as Maruyama Okyo,
but also in his artistic process. Using particularly worn
brushes, Enoki cyclically paints, erases and transfers
images in his works to create a unique atmospheric
depiction of nature. As can be seen in all three pieces,
the details of brushstrokes and overall reflective surface
are reminiscent of lacquer works which served as an
inspiration to the artist. His selection of warm color
palette and scattered gold leaves across his canvas
creates an overall magical and tranquil depiction in the
three featured paintings.
榎俊幸 (B. 1961) 泉涌図 2017
