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Frame size: H 67.5 cm W 50 cm
Showa period
Living National Treasure
A framed work by Serizawa Keisuke, widely regarded as a leading master of katazome (stencil dyeing), boldly featuring the characters “Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter.”
With expansive and powerful brushwork, the changing seasons and a distinctly Japanese aesthetic sensibility are expressed in a manner that is both concise and symbolic. The white characters, strikingly set against a deep indigo ground, offer strong visual clarity, while the vermilion frame lends the composition a dignified and refined presence.
Rooted in the spirit of the Mingei movement, this work exemplifies Serizawa’s unique ability to unite functionality with artistic expression. It harmonizes beautifully not only with traditional Japanese interiors but also with contemporary spaces, allowing it to be appreciated throughout the year.
Keisuke SERIZAWA
1895 – 1984
He was a Japanese textile designer. In 1956, he was designated as a Living National Treasure by the Japanese government for his katazome stencil dyeing technique. A leading member of the mingei movement founded by Yanagi Sōetsu, Serizawa visited Okinawa several times and learned the Ryūkyū bingata techniques of dyeing. His folk-art productions included kimono, paper prints, wall scrolls, folding screens, curtains, fans, and calendars. In 1981, the Municipal Serizawa Keisuke Art Museum was opened in the city of Shizuoka. Other museums that hold his work include the Brooklyn Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Harvard Art Museums, the Seattle Art Museum, the British Museum, the University of Michigan Museum of Art, and the Museum of New Zealand.
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