Masahiko Saga

Masahiko Saga's vibrant and graphic stylistic fusion of Japanese woodblock prints, or ukiyo-e, and Chinese decorative painting creates a decidedly contemporary vision of ancient art-making traditions. Using the modern methods of computer imaging and archival digital printing, Saga's works possess an identity that is dually grounded in the past and in the present. Each of Saga's vividly colored prints employs traditional Chinese and Japanese symbols, yet is rendered with such crisp clarity and focus that it instantly resonates with the contemporary viewer. In fact, Saga's precise color selection, reflective of his computerized art making process, transforms each print from relic to modern marvel. The works, imbued with a pervasive sense of narrative and sweeping movement, often blur the line between fine art and illustration, again exploring a gentle balance between identities.

Born in Japan, Masahiko Saga uses his finely tuned skills in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to bring his unique aesthetic to life. He currently lives and works in Kyoto.

Matrix of the Mind: Contemporary Fine Art by Japanese Artists
Reception: Thursday March 5, 2009 6-8 PM
Exhibition Dates: 2/24/2009 - 3/17/2009

Invitation to Masahiko Saga's exhibition

Blue Rooster with Purple Lotus Digital Print on Paper 16.5" x 11.5" $650 Blue Rooster with Purple Lotus Digital Print on Paper 16.5" x 11.5" $650	Blue Rooster with Ice Rose Digital Print on Paper 16.5" x 11.5" $650 Blue Rooster with Ice Rose Digital Print on Paper 16.5" x 11.5" $650
Rooster Calling the Moon Digital Print on Paper 16.5" x 11.5" $650 Rooster Calling the Moon Digital Print on Paper 16.5" x 11.5" $650	Blue Phoenix Digital Print on Paper 16.5" x 11.5" $650 Blue Phoenix Digital Print on Paper 16.5" x 11.5" $650