Kazuyuki ohtsu biography

Kazuyuki Ohtsu has dedicated himself to the art of woodblock printing since the early 1950s. However, his contributions remained overshadowed by another esteemed woodblock artist for many years.

Kazuyuki ohtsu biography

For four decades, Ohtsu served as a dedicated assistant to Kiyoshi Saito until Saito's passing in 1997. It is time for the public to recognize and appreciate the remarkable talent of this exceptional printmaker. Ohtsu's woodblock prints capture tranquil scenes of natural beauty of a dream Japan in woodblock prints.

Biography: Kazuyuki Ohtsu

Kazuyuki Ohtsu was born in Isezaki City, Gunma Prefecture, in 1935.

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His journey into the realm of traditional woodblock printmaking began in 1954. Despite having several exhibitions of his own during his tenure working for Kiyoshi Saito, Ohtsu hesitated to step into the spotlight until the passing of his "master" in 1997.

This reluctance mirrors a typical trait among the Japanese, where profound loya