Biography
Hiroki Morinoue (森之上博紀, born 1947) is a Japanese-American printmaker based in Hawaii who creates woodblock prints that draw on both his Japanese heritage and the tropical landscape of his adopted home. His work combines elements of the mokuhanga tradition with subjects and sensibilities shaped by the Hawaiian environment — its lush vegetation, volcanic landscapes, and the rich cultural mix of the islands. Morinoue has exhibited in Hawaii and on the US mainland, and his prints are held in private collections. He is recognized as a distinctive voice in the Pacific region's contemporary printmaking community.
Key Facts
- Active Period
- 1947
- Nationality
- 🇺🇸United States
- Movement
- Contemporary Mokuhanga
- Works Indexed
- 1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hiroki Morinoue known for?
Hiroki Morinoue (森之上博紀, born 1947) is a Japanese-American printmaker based in Hawaii who creates woodblock prints that draw on both his Japanese heritage and the tropical landscape of his adopted home. His work combines elements of the mokuhanga tradition with subjects and sensibilities shaped by the Hawaiian environment — its lush vegetation, volcanic landscapes, and the rich cultural mix of the islands. Morinoue has exhibited in Hawaii and on the US mainland, and his prints are held in private collections. He is recognized as a distinctive voice in the Pacific region's contemporary printmaking community.
When was Hiroki Morinoue active?
Hiroki Morinoue was active born in 1947. They were associated with the Contemporary Mokuhanga movement.
What artistic movements influenced Hiroki Morinoue?
Hiroki Morinoue's work was shaped by the Contemporary Mokuhanga tradition in Japanese woodblock printmaking. Contemporary Mokuhanga: Contemporary mokuhanga (literally "wood-block print") encompasses artists working from approximately 1970 to the present who continue or reinvent traditional Japanese woodblock printing techniques.
Where can I see Hiroki Morinoue's original prints?
Original prints by Hiroki Morinoue can be found in collections including manual-research.