Paul Binnie, Deer in the Snow, Winter, Contemporary

Artist: Paul Binnie (1967-)
Title: Yuki Ni Shika (Deer in the snow)
Edition: 30/100
Date: 2013
Size: 33.0 x 12.9 cm
Condition report: Light creases on the right margin.

Paul Binnie (born May 27, 1967) is a Scottish painter and printmaker known for his colourful woodblock prints. He studied printmaking under the master printer of Doi-Hangaten on the recommendation of artist Toshi Yoshida. Binnie has exhibited widely in such places as Tokyo, Paris, London and New York, and his works are in many collections, such as the British Museum and Metropolitan Museum of Art. In his works, he skillfully combines Japanese culture with Western ideas.

Young deer wanders on a snowy night. Various shades of blue set this image in aizuri-e (blue ink picture) style in a mysterious yet mild mood. The artist added drops of white paint after the printmaking process to highlight snowflakes falling from the sky.