Girl riding a grasshopper
Tamiji Kitagawa
(Print artist)
Minji Kitagawa's “Girl Riding a Grasshopper” - A poem of dreams and humor composed by a free spirit
Minji Kitagawa, a master of modern Japanese art. This copperplate engraving, created in his late years at the age of 89, shows the artist's lifelong artistic exploration reaching a state of perfect maturity.
The scene unfolds with a joy that transcends logic and an endless sense of liberation. A naked girl, her expression one of complete trust, rests on the back of a large grasshopper. Her hair blows in the wind, and the grasshopper's legs are depicted rhythmically. Every detail is rendered with the confident, unhesitating lines of a master's brush, brimming with vitality.
The powerful celebration of life rooted in the earth, cultivated in Mexico during his youth, has been elevated in his mature career to a lighthearted, humorous, and poetic world. The artist's gaze, which has consistently faced harsh reality, is now directed toward a world of dreams and imagination, gently soothing the viewer's heart. The charming scene created by the unlikely combination of a girl and a grasshopper seems to show us an idyllic utopia where nature and humans play together as one.
It is worth noting that this work is an “EP (artist's edition).” This is a precious piece that the artist kept for himself, serving as a standard for his works. Its value is immeasurable.
This piece is not merely decorative. It is a magical window that brings a smile and a sense of peace to the midst of daily chaos. It is the world of freedom and warmth that Kitagawa Minji has reached. Please enjoy its endless charm in your own hands.
Size: Frame dimensions: H36.5 × W44 cm; Painting dimensions: H22.5 × W27.5 cm
Material: Paper
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