Kudan Usuguré. Twilight at Kudan 1938

Koshiro Onchi made "Kudan Usuguré. Twilight at Kudan" using woodblock printmaking, and you can just feel him working with the grain, figuring it out. I can imagine him thinking about the many decisions to be made, what to leave in and what to leave out. Onchi uses a subdued palette of grays, yellows, and browns to capture the dimming light. Look at the way he layers the colors, especially in the buildings and sky, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. That pathway cutting through the foreground is so interesting, and seems to draw you into the print itself. I imagine Onchi, like many artists, was inspired by the urban landscapes of his time. You can see the influence of Japanese Ukiyo-e prints, but with a modern twist, which, for me, is what makes Onchi's work so compelling. Ultimately, art is an ongoing conversation across time, with artists like Onchi inspiring our own creativity. We're all just trying to make sense of the world, one print, one painting at a time, am I right?