H171cm
This splendid folding screen, Nowaki ("Autumn Storm"), is a work by renowned Nihonga painter Koji Matsumura, celebrated for his vibrant colors and delicate brushwork.
The piece vividly captures autumn grasses swaying in the wind, blending deep blues, fiery reds, and a soft gold background.
On the right panel, a charming weasel is depicted, quietly conveying the presence of life amidst nature's movements.
Composed of four panels, this screen adds elegance and a sense of grandeur to any space.
Combining traditional folding screen techniques with a modern sensibility, it harmonizes beautifully with both Japanese and Western interiors.
Koji MATSUMURA（松村公嗣）
1948: Born in Nara Prefecture, Japan
1974: Completed graduate studies at Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music; studied under Tamako Kataoka
1975: Won the Popularity Award at the Yamatane Museum of Art Award Exhibition
1979: Received the Encouragement Prize at the 34th Spring Exhibition of the Japan Art Institute (also awarded in 1984, 1987, 1992, and 1994)
1986: Received the Encouragement Prize at the 71st Reorganized Exhibition of the Japan Art Institute (also awarded in 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1997)
1989: Artwork purchased at the 10th Yamatane Museum of Art Award Exhibition
Produced the original painting for the stage curtain "Twelve Zodiac Signs" at Misonoza Theater in Nagoya
1995: Won the Spring Exhibition Prize at the 50th Spring Exhibition of the Japan Art Institute (also awarded in 1996)
Received the 14th Japan Art Institute Scholarship (Seison Maeda Prize)
1997: Awarded the Minister for Foreign Affairs Prize at the 52nd Spring Exhibition of the Japan Art Institute
1998: Appointed as a full member (Dojin) of the Japan Art Institute
2000: Appointed Professor of Japanese Painting at Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and
Music (retired in March 2018)
2004: Awarded the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Prize at the
89th Reorganized Exhibition of the Japan Art Institute
2007: Awarded the Prime Minister's Prize at the 92nd Reorganized Exhibition of the Japan Art Institute
Received the 3rd Adachi Museum of Art Prize
2010: Awarded the 57th Sankei Children's Book Award (Art Prize) for the picture book Sumi Oni Nigeta
Dedicated the six-volume picture scroll Heisei On-Matsuri Emaki to Kasuga Taisha Shrine
2011: Began providing cover illustrations for the literary magazine Bungeishunju (from the January issue)
2013: Appointed President of Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music (retired in March 2018)
2018: Held solo exhibition Koji Matsumura Nihonga Exhibition — Feeling Time at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store (Tokyo)
2019: Held solo exhibition Koji Matsumura Exhibition — Circulation commemorating his retirement from the university presidency at Matsuzakaya Art Museum (Aichi)
Currently: Director and Full Member (Dojin) of the Japan Art Institute; Professor Emeritus at Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music
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