Kikuzaka Street 1939

Toshi Yoshida's ‘Kikuzaka Street’ captures a street scene with the use of color woodblock printing. You can see the commitment to a process through the layering of blocks, which really offers a way of seeing, thinking, and experiencing the world. I wonder what it must have been like to walk those streets. Do you think Yoshida was trying to capture a feeling rather than an exact replica? I imagine him printing each block with care and attention. The surface seems smooth, with colors that blend softly, creating a dream-like view of everyday life. The delicate lines and subtle hues remind me of other artists who found beauty in the mundane. Ultimately, painting is a conversation across time. Artists are constantly inspired by what they see, interpreting it in their unique way. There isn’t a definitive reading, just a feeling.