UKY-E Kakejiku Compact Boston Celtics

Inspired by the Ukiyo-e print "Amanohashidate in Tango" from the series "One Hundred Views of Famous Places in Various Provinces," this piece fuses the mystical scenic beauty of Amanohashidate with the iconic Boston skyline stretching out behind it. Kyoto’s northern region and Boston are sister cities that share a deep history of intellectual tradition, vibrant autumn foliage, and tea culture. The pinnacle of elegance and the beautiful historic landscapes boasted by both cities perform together in a single frame.

▼UKY-E KAKEJIKU
A collection of works titled UKY-E (UNBOUND KNOTTING YORE - EDITORIAL) that embodies the geographical and historical connections between cities in Japan and the United States. Just as Ukiyo-e prints are composed of separate layers for the sketch, block carving, and color application, these works layer historic, authentic Ukiyo-e prints from across Japan with actual photographs of corresponding U.S. landmarks, expressing world lines that transcend time and place. Produced with the cooperation of Tokyo-based master kakejiku artisan Taishin Sagawa, the mounting of these hanging scrolls incorporates fabrics and textures that symbolize the team's colors.