Yuko Hosaka is a Japanese illustrator and printmaker. Her image of the woman in the bird is so iconic and beautiful, that I was surprised at how difficult it is to find very much information about this artist.
Yes! The woman flying with the bird is a gorgeous image but I love the happy cat with fish! I know I don't comment often but wanted to add what joy your blog brings to my life.
this is sad... I'm learning to appreciate painting and art in general, and I can see how people appropriate items, even by omitting the author's name. I seem to "b*tch" a lot about it and many don't like it, but can't stand it how the web allows egos to soar. I know I sound boring and preaching, but I am aware people should be at least, be acknowledged for their creativity.
Did she draw the Nausicaa intro? I’m not sure if it was Nausicaa exactly but I remember watching a studio ghibli film which had an intro of a similar art styel
Yes! The woman flying with the bird is a gorgeous image but I love the happy cat with fish! I know I don't comment often but wanted to add what joy your blog brings to my life.
ReplyDeletetrès onirique, hank you
ReplyDeleteShe has a blog here with lots more of her work, she seems very active www.yuko-hosaka.blog.so-net.ne.jp
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of the motive of the bird fused with the a spirit of femininity. It is as you say an iconic image
Thanks Julian, I have linked to her blog but the images are very small and I wish there was more available.
DeleteHello Hazel, I just discovered Hosaka while searching and ended up here. I want to see more Her work is delightful.
ReplyDeleteIt is Jan, Thank you for your message. Unfortunately on my web travels I have seen a lot of appropriation of the images by other people.
Deletethis is sad... I'm learning to appreciate painting and art in general, and I can see how people appropriate items, even by omitting the author's name. I seem to "b*tch" a lot about it and many don't like it, but can't stand it how the web allows egos to soar. I know I sound boring and preaching, but I am aware people should be at least, be acknowledged for their creativity.
DeleteDid she draw the Nausicaa intro? I’m not sure if it was Nausicaa exactly but I remember watching a studio ghibli film which had an intro of a similar art styel
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