Lives and works in Sydney
\ Artists
Yoshio Honjo
Yoshio Honjo reawakens traditional Japanese mythology and depicts idyllic narratives as he references the woodblock printing aesthetic of Edo period Japan. Although inspired by the woodblock prints of this period, Yoshio hand-paints using suihi enogu (mud pigment) and traditional Kozo Washi paper. The artist invites his audience to witness a reimaging of Japanese fable, as he recreates battle scenes with notorious folklore monsters and captures spontaneous pleasurable moments of Japanese geisha.
Yoshio Honjo is a two-time finalist in the Archibald Prize (2020, 2022) at the Art Gallery of NSW.
\ Artworks
Ryokō-Biyori (Rabbit)
2023 \ Handmade Kozo paper, Sumi ink, Suihi-enogu (water dried pigment) \ 49 x 33.5cm paper size
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Akira Isogawa 2017
2023 \ Handmade Kozo paper, Sumi ink, Suihi-enogu (water dried pigment) \ 67 x 48.5cm paper size
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Battle of Daimotsuura
2021 \ Handmade Kozo paper, Sumi ink, Suihi-enogu (water dried pigment) \ 120 x 220cm framed size
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Battle of Gojo bridge
2020 \ Handmade Kozo paper, Sumi ink, Suihi-enogu (water dried pigment) \ 120 x 220cm framed size
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Battle of Kawanakajima
2021 \ Handmade Kozo paper, Sumi ink, Suihi-enogu (water dried pigment) \ 47 x 33cm each panel
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Kōyō-Biyori (Tiger)
2023 \ Handmade Kozo paper, Sumi ink, Suihi-enogu (water dried pigment) \ 49.5 x 33.5cm paper size
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Ooeyama Syuten Duoji
2021 \ Handmade Kozo paper, Sumi ink, Suihi-enogu (water dried pigment) \ 90 x 70cm each panel
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Prada 2013
2023 \ Handmade Kozo paper, Sumi ink, Suihi-enogu (water dried pigment) \ 66.5 x 48cm paper size
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Ryokō-BIyori (Dragon)
2023 \ Handmade Kozo paper, Sumi ink, Suihi-enogu (water dried pigment) \ 49x33cm paper size
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Ryokō-Biyori (Sheep)
2023 \ Handmade Kozo paper, Sumi ink, Suihi-enogu (water dried pigment) \ 49 x 33.5cm paper size
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Ryokō-Biyori (rooster)
2023 \ Handmade Kozo paper, Sumi ink, Suihi-enogu (water dried pigment) \ 48 x 33cm paper size
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Ryu to onna musha
2023 \ Handmade Komohadamashi paper, Sumi ink, Suihi-enogu (water dried pigment) \ 188 x 97cm paper size
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Syokuji-Biyori (Snake)
2023 \ Handmade Kozo paper, Sumi ink, Suihi-enogu (water dried pigment) \ 49 x 33.5cm paper size
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Takiyashahime
2020 \ Handmade Kozo paper, Sumi ink, Suihi-enogu (water dried pigment) \ 96 x 66cm paper size
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Unryu kurou
2020 \ Handmade Kozo paper, Sumi ink, Suihi-enogu (water dried pigment) \ 96 x 66cm paper size
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Usabarashi
2021 \ Handmade Kozo paper, Sumi ink, Suihi-enogu (water dried pigment) \ 50 x 33cm paper size
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\ News
NH EventPresenting Yoshio Honjo "Goraku no jikan" Nanda\Hobbs Project Space, 13-29 April
3 April 2023
We are pleased to present Goraku no jikan (Time to free the human mind from work and engage in pleasure and entertainment) by Yoshio Honjo.
\ Exhibitions featuring Yoshio Honjo
12 - 14 Meagher Street
Chippendale, NSW 2008
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm Saturday, 11am - 4pm Closed Public Holidays (and Easter Saturday)
Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm Saturday, 11am - 4pm Closed Public Holidays (and Easter Saturday)