Yunoki Samiro was a stencil-dyeing artist who was active until 2024 at the age of 101.
His works brought fresh air in the world of stencil-dyeing. With their unconstrained and humorous forms, they captivate viewers with their beautiful colors that harmonize pleasantly and are full of life.
After encountering Yanagi Soetsu and others in the Mingei movement, Yunoki began his career as a dye artist under Serizawa Keisuke. Then he transcended the boundaries of genre to broaden his creative world into areas including book illustration and collage.
This exhibition looks back at his 75-year career and also examines the theme of cities and places that are connected to him, inviting viewers on a journey through Yunoki’s life. Yunoki’s work, woven from his affection for the objects around him and the joy he finds in everyday life, shows us that the “now” is something to cherish, especially in times of change.
Yunoki Samiro was a person who loved and enjoyed life, and with Mingei as a starting point, we hope you will enjoy the full breadth of his creative endeavors.