Ukiyo-e (pronunced ooki-yo-aye), “pictures of the floating world” is a genre of woodblock prints and paintings that flourished in Japan from the 17th through 19th centuries.
~read more here.
Hi kawaii + creative family!
Swinging thru¥u with some ukiyo-e inspiration from Ronin’s 40 for 40 exhibit.
A couple weeks ago, my sister Nikkia Redd and I decided to hop on a bus to New York for Ronin Gallery’s 40 for 40, featuring 40 ukiyo-e masters.
But before I go too far, check out this recent article by my friend, DJ, language exchange buddy, and big brother Passo, here. If you don’t read Japanese, please don’t worry! I am currently translating it to share here in later days. ❤
And on to better things …
Please enjoy our day trip with us ~
A quick lunch of spicy miso ramen at Tabata was a delicious way to start the day.
Let’s GO!
40 for 40 Photo Spam
beautiful kimono prints
This trip has inspired me even more to market myself for my Japanese (inspired) style.
Kinokunya + Home
Before heading back to the bus, we stopped at Kinokunya for some book therapy (as if we didn’t collect enough already haha)
I found these cuties!
I’ll leave you with my one ukiyo-e inspired back piece that I am currently doing on a long time client/ friend, Greg.
We have a long way to go!
I hope you enjoyed our trip as much as we did!
As always, thanks for reading!
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Gambare, minna
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Imani (イマーニ)
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