土屋未沙 MISA TSUCHIYA (1993-PRESENT)
Misa Tsuchiya, a Kanagawa-born artist, creates wonderfully vibrant animal-themed artworks. Blending bold colour with contrasting pattern; Tsuchiya’s visually striking & playful compositions convey a poised readiness - her animal kingdom about to strike! Depicting animals in unconventional and dynamic forms - her woodblock prints offer a fresh fun and contemporary burst of energy toward this beautifully timeless theme. Now growing in international exposure & acclaim, Tsuchiya’s work is already found in notable collections worldwide.
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Biography:
Wildly Imaginative: Misa Tsuchiya's Vibrant Animal Kingdom Unleashed!
Misa Tsuchiya, born in Kanagawa in 1993, is known for her captivating artworks that feature animals as the main characters. Her distinctive style incorporates bright bold colour and intricate pattern to create visually striking and engaging compositions which exude both a playful energy & sense of a poised readiness to attack! Intricate and carefully crafted, Misa Tsuchiya’s work offers a lovely bow towards traditional Japanese woodblock prints, whilst simultaneously infusing a contemporary and fun-loving burst of energy.
In her prints, Tsuchiya depicts animals in fun & creative forms. They may have elongated or abnormal features, and their limbs may look contorted in improbable positions! However, it is precisely by drawing animals in this unlikely manner, is she able to skillfully capture their dynamic movements in nature & convey the freedom of animals living in paradise, & the poised balance between predator and prey (a “tension between eating and being eaten”). Bringing animals to life in a captivating and thought-provoking manner, Misa Tsuchiya invites the viewer to appreciate and cherish the beauty and significance of these creatures in our shared world.
Tsuchiya's talent has garnered recognition, and her artworks can be found in prominent collections such as the Kanuma Municipal Art Museum of Kawakami Sumio in Tochigi, the Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art in Israel, and Tama Art University in Tokyo. She remains an active participant in the CWAJ Print Shows, having exhibited her work there for two consecutive years. Her water-based woodblock prints open up a completely new way of expressing animals: sharing a homage to the rich history of their depiction in art, whilst breathing new life into this timeless motif, & infusing it with a playful and modern sensibility. Now achieving exposure & recognition outside of Japan - we are truly loving her works!
Misa Tsuchiya: Official Artist Website