Yusuke Hanai
" Untitled 2 "
The works of Yusuke Hanai are created in a unique style that fuses Japanese aesthetics with American retro illustrations.
This work, "Untitled 2" reminds us of Mr. Hanai's phrase "Trash thrown away in the city eventually collects in the ocean." His style of the work being cynical yet humorous, works perfectly well with the warm texture of woodcut print to produce this new work.
" Untitled 2 "
Limited edition: 100 (50/100 are sold by Adachi)
Dimension of picture: 26.0×18.0 ㎝
Dimension of frame: 39.6×30.5 ㎝ (original frame)
Specification of frame: Approx. 1.0kg, wood, acrylic resin
Type of print: Woodcut print
Paper used: Echizen kizuki hosho washi
(produced by living national treasure Ichibei Iwano)
Date of publication: April 2022
Supervision: GALLERY TARGET
The Adachi Foundation for the Preservation of Woodcut Printing
Production: The Adachi Institute of Woodcut Prints
Delivery: Delivery will begin from the early July 2022
The key block used to print the thin outlines is the backbone of a woodcut print and is carved with painstaking care.
Delicate carving with "Sukinomi (small chisel)" near the outline.
Character with the expression unique to the works of Mr. Hanai is carved into the woodblocks.
The printer works on the most important woodblock for the outline called the keyblock.
Outlines printed on the washi paper.
Printed individually by hand, each ukiyo-e displays the vivid colors that are blended by the printer and are a unique feature of woodcut prints.
The smokey pale blue unique to Mr. Hanai is reproduced by materials of woodcut printing and techniques.
The ukiyo-e is printed on Echizen kizuki hosho washi (a unique kind of Japanese paper) handmade from 100% paper-mulberry fibers by Ichibei Iwano, a living national treasure.
Focusing all of his attention on the point of his knife, the carver creates smooth, elegant lines.
Mr. Hanai depicts casual everyday scenes of everyday people. The carver faithfully carves the facial expressions of the people while deciphering the intentions of the artist Hanai. The carver's intense focus and precision is required for the work of carving delicate lines with a single knife.
Light and brilliant colors are born from materials and techniques that are unique to Japan.
The light and brilliant colors of traditional woodcut prints are produced by using a Baren rubbing pad to rub water-based paints into the fibers of the paper, which is carefully handcrafted from paper mulberry. The printer feels the world view of Mr. Hanai's work as he mixes and prints the colors on top of one another.
Yusuke Hanai
Born 1978
Illustrator / Artist
Around 2006, Hanai started showing his works at The Surf Gallery, CA. The following year, Hanai participated in a group show called “THE HAPPENING.” Since then, he has been showing his works in New York, Sydney, Tokyo, London and Paris.
As an illustrator, Hanai provides art works to brands such as VANS, NIXON and BEAMS.
He is actively involved in many projects both in and outside of Japan.
This edition will be sold to customers selected by drawing lots.
If you wish to purchase the work, please enter the drawing during the following period.
We will notify you with the results of the drawing.
Entry Period:June 24 (noon) – June 27 (noon), 2022 (Japan Time)
June 24 (noon) – June 28 (noon), 2022 (Japan Time)
*Entering a drawing is limited to only one product per customer.
Please note that customers who select more than one will be excluded from the drawing.
