Herinneringen aan Tokyo 1945

Koshiro Onchi made “Herinneringen aan Tokyo," using a muted palette of blues, grays, and yellows to evoke a sense of nostalgia, like faded memories clinging to paper. I can imagine Onchi, leaning over a block of wood, carefully carving away at the surface, each cut a deliberate act of remembering. Look closely, and you’ll see how the ink barely kisses the surface, creating soft, diffused edges that blend into the paper’s grain. The buildings of Tokyo emerge from a dreamy haze of ink. What’s amazing is how he manages to convey so much with so little, doesn't he? Onchi was part of the Sosaku-hanga movement, which emphasized the artist's individual expression and originality. You can see how his work embodies this spirit of innovation. He isn't just reproducing an image; he is breathing life into a feeling, capturing a moment in time with a gentle touch. Like all artists, he is conversing across time with other artists, inspiring creativity that embraces ambiguity and uncertainty.