Democide
Hideki tojo
Second sino-japanese war!
McClain’s:
How were you first exposed to printmaking?
Koichi:
When I was about five years old, my uncle brought home a red snapper. He inked the fish, then printed it on shoji paper.
This gyotaku, along with eating the “plate,” made a strong and lasting impression on me.
An example of making a gyotaku print:
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4BdgXIqxY8
Thanks to seahunter1for the great video!
Tai Sou
McClain’s:
What inspires your work?
Koichi:
I am inspired by anyone who celebrates their existence and appreciates the place they live.
I receive energy from the indomitable spirit of all living things, including this planet. I am always amazed and fascinated with life. Ordinary is an illusion, every moment of living is a miracle.
McClain’s:
You studied at the University of Alberta (MFA 1999), Pacific Northwest College of Art (BFA 1992) the Bratislava Academy of Art and the PoznaƱ Academy of Art. What led you to seek an education in so ma