Fukita Fumiaki

Fukita Fumiaki (吹田文明, b. 1926) is a Japanese sosaku-hanga woodblock printmaker born in Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture, who began his career as an elementary school art teacher before gaining recognition in 1957 through the Nihon Hanga Kyokai. Appointed professor of printmaking at Tama College of Fine Arts in 1968, he developed innovative woodblock techniques that expanded the expressive range of the medium. His vibrant, richly layered prints are noted for their experimental approach to color, texture, and composition within the creative print tradition.

Fukita Fumiaki was active born in 1926. They were associated with the Sōsaku-hanga movement.

Fukita Fumiaki's work was shaped by the Sōsaku-hanga tradition in Japanese woodblock printmaking. Sōsaku-hanga: ## What is sōsaku-hanga? Sōsaku-hanga (創作版画, "creative prints") was a twentieth-century Japanese print movement defined by a single commitment: the artist must design, carve, and print every work alone.

Fukita Fumiaki's prints frequently feature abstract, landscapes, birds & flowers, night scenes, spring, daily life.

Original prints by Fukita Fumiaki can be found in collections including Art Institute of Chicago, Victoria and Albert Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Japanese Art Open Database.

Fukita Fumiaki is an established printmaker with a significant body of work. A substantial catalogue of prints exists from a long career. Prices range from $200 for smaller works to $6,000 for major compositions. Most prints sell in the $600–$2500 range. Current prices represent good value for works by an established artist. Condition and impression quality are important factors.