Seiji fujishiro biography

Seiji Fujishiro’s is a Kiri-e artist. Surprisingly, he has a Gallery and Museum in Nasu Kogen, completely off the beaten track that you would never come across if you weren't looking for it.

But it's worth the effort to find it. I went in Autumn; the leaves were vivid reds and yellows and the gallery is set in beautiful grounds with nature all around.

Inside the museum seating is placed to capture these views perfectly.

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He uses light and mirrors to create amazing works and spaces in his gallery.

Kiri-e is Japanese cut-out art, fashioned after the principle of silhouettes. Fujishiro uses three layers of paper behind glass and back lit. The works are displayed in a dark exhibit area that further enhances the effect. This technique doesn't transfer well to printed matter or photographs so what you see here is far less impressive than the real thing.

His website is better, or go to an exhibit when there is one near you...

The museum is dark, プロフィール - 藤城清治 CASY