Fumiyo Yoshikawa

Snakes have long been revered as symbols of the earth's energy. In Japan, they are associated with deities of fertility, water, and prosperity. Across various cultures, snakes symbolize transformation and regeneration, with their shedding skin embodying the essence of renewal.

In this work, titled Vital Energy — Rebirth and Revival, I employed traditional Japanese Nihonga techniques to depict a serpent emerging within an aged yet timeless atmosphere. Alongside sumi ink, I used natural materials such as indigo, pure gold, yellow ochre, mineral pigments, coral powder, and gofun—a white pigment made from oyster shells. These pigments were carefully prepared with nikawa, an animal-based binder, and meticulously layered to create a symbolic representation rather than a realistic depiction of tropical colors.

You can also view the process of creating this artwork on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rNw0qfQckZk

I would be delighted to see you at the exhibition and share this work with you in person.

Warm regards,

Fumiyo Yoshikawa

Https://fumiyo-yoshikawa.com

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Happy Luna New Year, 2025! Upcoming Exhibitions

Happy Luna New Year of 2025, the year of Snakes!

Upcoming Exhibitions

48 Pillars

at Arc Studio Gallery

1246 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Exhibition Period: February 22nd – April 5
Hours: Weds, Thurs 1-6pm; Sat 12-3pm or by appt

Opening Reception: Saturday, February 22nd at 7-9pm

Exhibition Period: February 22nd – April 5
Hours: Weds, Thurs 1-6pm; Sat 12-3pm or by appt

Artist Talk and Reception: Saturday, March 29th at 12-3pm

Making of the Nihonga painting of the Snakes

Vitality of Ink 水墨常新

:Six Winners from the Sixtieth Annual Exhibition of the Sumi-e Society of America

at CCACC Art Gallery

9318 Gaither Road, Suite 215

Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Exhibition Period: May 3 - June 12, 2025

New Website

Old Website

Web shop for archival art prints

Facebook pages

https://www.facebook.com/sumie.fumiyo

https://www.facebook.com/sumie.nihonga

https://www.facebook.com/Sumie.Nihonga.Mixedmedia

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/art_of_fumiyo_yoshikawa/

https://www.instagram.com/fuushi_sumie_art_studio/

Saturday, December 28, 2024

Upcoming Exhibitions and Classes, 2025

Upcoming Exhibitions

48 Pillars

at Arc Studio Gallery

1246 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Exhibition Period: February 22nd – April 5

Hours: Weds, Thurs 1-6pm; Sat 12-3pm or by appt

Saturday, February 22nd:

7:00-9:00pm: Opening Reception

Vitality of Ink 水墨常新

:Six Winners from the Sixtieth Annual Exhibition of the Sumi-e Society of America

at CCACC Art Gallery

9318 Gaither Road, Suite 215

Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Exhibition Period: May 3 - June 12, 2025

Sumi-e / Calligraphy Classes

Center for Community Arts

Japanese Brush Painting - INT

1/18/25 - 3/01/25

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Zen Calligraphy & Abstract - ALL LEVELS

1/18/25 - 3/01/25

12:45 pm - 02:45 pm

Japanese Brush Painting - BEG

1/18/25 - 3/01/25

03:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Richimond Art Center

Beginning Japanese Brush Painting and Calligraphy (Full/ Waiting List)

Thursday, January 23 -3/13

1:00pm - 3:00pm

New Website

Old Website

Web shop for archival art prints

Facebook pages

https://www.facebook.com/sumie.fumiyo

https://www.facebook.com/sumie.nihonga

https://www.facebook.com/Sumie.Nihonga.Mixedmedia

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/art_of_fumiyo_yoshikawa/

https://www.instagram.com/fuushi_sumie_art_studio/

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Upcoming Exhibition and Classes

Solo Exhibition

THE ROOT THAT CONNECTS THE UNIVERSE / ALL IS ONE

Casa Efran Recinos
NOVA ORBIS
Arte y Musica Forum

Original:19x18inch, ink, gold, indigo on Kozo paper

Quezartenango, Guatemala

3ra. Calle 15A-30 Zona 1. Quetzaltenango,

Quetzaltenango. Guatemala. Centro América. 09001

Opening Reception December 7th, 8 th, 2024
6-8pm

Classes
at
Center for Community Arts

Japanese Brush Painting - INT

1/18/25 - 3/01/25

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Zen Calligraphy & Abstract - ALL LEVELS

1/18/25 - 3/01/25

12:45 pm - 02:45 pm

Japanese Brush Painting - BEG

1/18/25 - 3/01/25

03:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Richimond Art Center

Beginning Japanese Brush Painting and Calligraphy (Full/ Waiting List)

Thursday, January 23 -3/13

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Workshop

Kala Art Institute

Saturday, Sunday, December 14, 2024 — December 15, 2024
10:00AM — 4:00PM

Fumiyo Yoshikawa

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New Website

https://fumiyo-yoshikawa.com/

Old Website

https://fumiyo-y.com/

Web shop for archival art prints

https://fumiyo-yoshikawa.pixels.com

Facebook pages

https://www.facebook.com/sumie.fumiyo

https://www.facebook.com/sumie.nihonga

https://www.facebook.com/Sumie.Nihonga.Mixedmedia

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/art_of_fumiyo_yoshikawa/

https://www.instagram.com/fuushi_sumie_art_studio/

Fumiyo Yoshikawa

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Upcoming Classes and Workshop

Workshop at JCCCNC

Monday, February 24, 2025

Upcoming Exhibitions

Duo Exhibition
Between Worlds, Within Memories
Toru Sugita & Fumiyo Yoshikawa
Presented by Inclusion Gallery

Care Givers of Color: Brown Palms and Yellow Barms
AAWAA juried exhibition
Venue: SOMArts Cultural Center - Main Gallery

Vitality of Ink 水墨常新
Six Winners from the 60th Annual Exhibition of the Sumi-e Society of America
at CCACC Art Gallery

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Upcoming Spring Classes with Fumiyo Yoshikawa

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Invitation to "48 Pillars" Exhibition at Arc Studio Gallery

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Happy Luna New Year, 2025! Upcoming Exhibitions

Saturday, December 28, 2024

Upcoming Exhibitions and Classes, 2025

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Upcoming Exhibition and Classes

Casa Efran Recinos
NOVA ORBIS
Arte y Musica Forum

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