(1953 ~ )
| Mezzotint is one of the manuel noir (French."Black technique")
copper plate print techniques. First the copper plate is engraved with countless fine grooves using a Rocker tool to make the black base. By then filing and polishing the grooves a half tone is produced. In order to make a print the plate is pressed in a press, a process which requires the skills of an experienced artisan. One of the most striking features of mezzotint is the deeply meditative black ambiance which is created. Koji Ikuta's work exudes crisp personalities. It is as if one is viewing a fine portrait. Full of soulfulness and humor the rich minute features which emerge from the darkness support the expertise and freedom of a master. Ikuta has exhibited widely both domestically and internationally. In recent years he has been particularly acclaimed in France and continues to release work there. Collections of his works are proudly displayed at: Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and many art museum of America, France, Israel, Poland, Egypt, Norway, Ukraine and Taiwan etc..... |
If you have any questions about the purchase of a print, Please contact
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KI-84 |
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| "Shimafukuro to Konohazuku" (The blakiston's eagle-owl and European Scops Owl ) $360 |
"Kaze ni Furete V" (Touch of the Wind V) $320 |
"Akaimi to Mejiro II" (Red fruit and Japanese white-eye II) $280 |
"Kodemari" (Spiraea cantoniensis) $390 |
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KI-82 |
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| "Ibuki" (Breath) $475 |
"Neko to Yabyoshi III" (Cat and Owl III) OUT OF PRINT $280 |
"Tsurifuneso" (Impatiens Textori) $230 |
"Tenohira no Fuku" (Fortune on The Hand) $320 |
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KI-79 |
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| "Uguisu" (Bush Warbler) |
"Kyuai" (Courtship) |
"Minibara" (Mini Roses) |
"Neko to Mimizuku II" (Cat and Eared owl II) |
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KI-71 |
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KI-20 |
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"Kobana to Suzume" (Small Flowers and Sparrow) |
"Shiro-Hototogisu" (White Tricyrtis) |
"Kagami VI" (Mirror VI) |
"Sagisou" (Habenaria Radiata) |
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| KI-74 |
KI-68 |
KI-69 |
KI-67 |
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| "Sakura to Mejiro" (Cherry Blossom and Japanese- white Eye) |
"Yoru no Hajimari" (Night has Begun) |
"Kaze ni Fukarete II" (Blowin' in the Wind II) |
From Ikuta's early period "Shu ni Mau" (A Mournful Flight) |
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| KI-51 |
KI-58 |
KI-62 |
KI-64 |
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| "Daio Gumi" (Elaeagnus Multiflora) |
"Tonbo to Kosumosu" (Dragonfly & Cosmos) |
"Yamadori Mangetsuzu" ( Mountain Bird and Full Moon) |
"Natsu no Owari, Matsumushiso" (Dipsacales ~ End of Summer) |
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| KI-90 |
KI-48 |
KI-40 |
KI-44 |
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| "Muku Muku
2009" $125 |
"Christmas Rose" |
"Cattail" |
"Katakuri no Hana" (Dogtooth Violet) |
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KI-18 |
KI-88 |
KI-89 |
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| "Boshizaru" (Mother and Child Monkey) |
**Out of Print "Aoi Bara" (Blue Rose) |
"Sakura ni Asobu" (Sparrow and Cherry Blossoms) $420 |
"Sakura ni Mutsumu" (Bush Warblers and Cherry Blossoms) $420 |
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KI-90 |
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| "Aki no Niwa" (Autumn Garden) $280 |
"Muku Muku 2009" $125 |
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