SHIBUYA HORIKEN – Japanese Handcrafted Ink
SHIBUYA HORIKEN – Japanese Handcrafted Ink
LIMITED EDITION
Shibuya Horiken embodies the perfect balance between the rich history of Japanese tattooing and innovation. His work is distinguished by a deep respect for traditional Japanese tattooing techniques such as Tebori, while also offering an artistic vision that resonates with modern graphic styles.
. In these 200 pages he chose to collect and present his most significant works from the last ten years, including sketches and preparatory drafts that offer an exclusive insight into his creative process. His work is presented in double-page spreads that feature the same subject in outline form alongside its final colour version. This layout highlights the precision of his linework and the symbolic depth of his creations, which emerge in all their power.
His designs are vibrant tales that blend mythology with classical Japanese backgrounds: air, water, and rock, which Horiken flattens and stylizes in a graphic manner, presenting a contemporary version of his style. The recurring themes draw heavily from classical Japanese iconography: ancient samurai warriors, koi carp symbolizing resilience and transformation, mythological figures like Oni (demons), and protective deities.
It is a tribute to tradition, an opportunity to understand the artistic journey of one of the most talented interpreters of contemporary Irezumi….+200 pages, 9.45" x 11.81"
Hard cover $170
SHIBUYA HORIKEN – Japanese Handcrafted Ink
LIMITED EDITION
Shibuya Horiken embodies the perfect balance between the rich history of Japanese tattooing and innovation. His work is distinguished by a deep respect for traditional Japanese tattooing techniques such as Tebori, while also offering an artistic vision that resonates with modern graphic styles.
. In these 200 pages he chose to collect and present his most significant works from the last ten years, including sketches and preparatory drafts that offer an exclusive insight into his creative process. His work is presented in double-page spreads that feature the same subject in outline form alongside its final colour version. This layout highlights the precision of his linework and the symbolic depth of his creations, which emerge in all their power.
His designs are vibrant tales that blend mythology with classical Japanese backgrounds: air, water, and rock, which Horiken flattens and stylizes in a graphic manner, presenting a contemporary version of his style. The recurring themes draw heavily from classical Japanese iconography: ancient samurai warriors, koi carp symbolizing resilience and transformation, mythological figures like Oni (demons), and protective deities.
It is a tribute to tradition, an opportunity to understand the artistic journey of one of the most talented interpreters of contemporary Irezumi….+200 pages, 9.45" x 11.81"
Hard cover $170
SHIBUYA HORIKEN – Japanese Handcrafted Ink
LIMITED EDITION
Shibuya Horiken embodies the perfect balance between the rich history of Japanese tattooing and innovation. His work is distinguished by a deep respect for traditional Japanese tattooing techniques such as Tebori, while also offering an artistic vision that resonates with modern graphic styles.
. In these 200 pages he chose to collect and present his most significant works from the last ten years, including sketches and preparatory drafts that offer an exclusive insight into his creative process. His work is presented in double-page spreads that feature the same subject in outline form alongside its final colour version. This layout highlights the precision of his linework and the symbolic depth of his creations, which emerge in all their power.
His designs are vibrant tales that blend mythology with classical Japanese backgrounds: air, water, and rock, which Horiken flattens and stylizes in a graphic manner, presenting a contemporary version of his style. The recurring themes draw heavily from classical Japanese iconography: ancient samurai warriors, koi carp symbolizing resilience and transformation, mythological figures like Oni (demons), and protective deities.
It is a tribute to tradition, an opportunity to understand the artistic journey of one of the most talented interpreters of contemporary Irezumi….+200 pages, 9.45" x 11.81"
Hard cover $170
