Striking vintage Japanese Kabuki screen print by American artist Tom Kamifuji, circa 1960s. Featuring a dramatic Kabuki figure with flowing red and golden hair, expressive theatrical makeup, and intricately patterned robes in rich shades of indigo, lavender, teal, and muted pink. The dynamic composition captures the movement and theatrical intensity of traditional Japanese Kabuki performance, combining bold graphic lines with intricate detailing and a vibrant color palette.
Signed by the artist and presented in its vintage silver-tone frame. A captivating example of mid-century Japanese-inspired graphic art.
Dimensions: 25” W x 27.75” H x 1.25” D
About the Artist
Tom Kamifuji (1922–2015) was a Japanese American graphic designer, illustrator, and artist based in San Francisco. Known for his bold compositions, intricate detailing, and vibrant use of color, Kamifuji made significant contributions to mid-century American graphic design. His distinctive color palettes reportedly influenced Apple’s iconic rainbow logo, and his commercial work included illustrations for the pioneering Fairchild Channel F video game system. His work is also represented in the collection of the Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art.
Striking vintage Japanese Kabuki screen print by American artist Tom Kamifuji, circa 1960s. Featuring a dramatic Kabuki figure with flowing red and golden hair, expressive theatrical makeup, and intricately patterned robes in rich shades of indigo, lavender, teal, and muted pink. The dynamic composition captures the movement and theatrical intensity of traditional Japanese Kabuki performance, combining bold graphic lines with intricate detailing and a vibrant color palette.
Signed by the artist and presented in its vintage silver-tone frame. A captivating example of mid-century Japanese-inspired graphic art.
Dimensions: 25” W x 27.75” H x 1.25” D
About the Artist
Tom Kamifuji (1922–2015) was a Japanese American graphic designer, illustrator, and artist based in San Francisco. Known for his bold compositions, intricate detailing, and vibrant use of color, Kamifuji made significant contributions to mid-century American graphic design. His distinctive color palettes reportedly influenced Apple’s iconic rainbow logo, and his commercial work included illustrations for the pioneering Fairchild Channel F video game system. His work is also represented in the collection of the Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art.
