Art Exhibit. Yowsaku Sekino: The Language of Flowers

You're invited to attend our FREE Guided Tour of the Language of Flowers exhibit by a contemporary Japanese printmaker, Yowsaku Sekino.

Max, the gallery owner, traveled to Japan three times over the last two years and assembled one of the most complete collections of Sekino's prints, spanning 1990 to 2024.

During the tour, Max will introduce you to:

• Yowsaku Sekino's biography, his accomplished father, Junichiro Sekino, the influence Junichiro had on his son, and Yowsaku's discovery of his unique style.
• Yowsaku's unique woodblock process, layered woodblock printing, and his unique application of gold leaf
• The Language of Flowers (Hanakotoba) and how it is expressed in Yowsaku's beautiful flower prints.

Several time slots for the guided tours are offered. Please select one that fits your schedule.

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About the Artist:

Yowsaku Sekino is a contemporary Japanese printmaker known for his refined, decorative woodblock prints that blend traditional Japanese technique with modern design.

Yowsaku Sekino was born in Tokyo in 1944. He is the son of Jun’ichirō Sekino (1914-1988), a towering figure in the sosaku hanga movement.

Sekino started his career as a chemist, but after 3 years, he decided to become his father’s printmaking assistant. In 1976, Yowsaku opened his own European-style printing workshop. In the early 1980s, he decided to become an artist himself.

Yowsaku also participates in the annual College Women’s Association of Japan (CWAJ) exhibition, one of Japan’s most respected. At the 2015 opening reception of the 60th exhibition of the CWAJ, Empress Michiko purchased his print “Sakura” for the Imperial Palace.

Yowsaku Sekino’s style can best be described as a refined fusion of Japanese tradition, modern minimalism, and quiet luxury. His prints invite contemplation — less narrative than emotional, more about harmony, craftsmanship, and material beauty.

“Yowsaku Sekino’s prints feel like moments of stillness translated into light and texture.”

Yowsaku Sekino. Cherry Blossom and the Flower Pot. Woodblock Print. 22"x17"

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Yowsaku Sekino. Blue Peonies with Glass. Woodblock Print. 27"x22"

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Yowsaku Sekino. Yellow Vase and Sunflower. Woodblock Print. 27"x22"

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Yowsaku Sekino. Viola. Woodblock Print. 21"x16"

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Yowsaku Sekino. Only One. Woodblock Print. 21"x16"

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Yowsaku Sekino. Iris. Woodblock Print. 21"x16"

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