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Kumonryu (blue version)

by Senju

This is a new version of a painting released by Senju in the spring of this year. Portraying the famous bandit hero leader Kumonryu (famous from the chinese novel Suikoden), in female form. The original print is one of Senju’s most successful releases til this date, and it remains to see if the new version, which more resembles the original Ukiyo-e print series by Edo period artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi, will also attract a following. You can read more about the artists intention and thoughts on this painting here.

Prints are limited to 50 signed and numbered copies in each size.

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Momijigari

by Senju

Autumn is here and Senju celebrates this the most beautiful and poetic of seasons with the release of “Momijigari (viewing the utumn leaves)”.

I n irezumi, the traditional Japanese tattoo, and just like in other traditional japanese arts, the shifting of the seasons have played an important part for more than a thousand years. The shifting of the seasons and how it affects natural life, reminds us that everything is born, lives and dies in a neverending cycle.

Prints are limited to 50 signed and numbered copies in each size.

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Yasu

by Senju

The  Japanese mythical Ho-o is a precious bird that will only show itself to the people in times of peace and prosperity. It is often incorrectly referred to as “phoenix”. In Japanese design and art, the Ho-o was originally paired with the paulownia tree, in which it dwells, but later it became common to also use flowers like peonies and chrysanthemums. 

Prints are limited to 50 signed and numbered copies in each size.

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Tatsu

by Senju

In celebration of the great Japanese photographer Masato Sudo’s groundbreaking work on Irezumi, Senju reveals his latest painting titled Tatsu (dragon). It showcases the neverending design possibilities available to a traditional Japanese tattoo artist who has spent well over 20 years deeply researching Japanese history, culture and art.