Hidetoshi Namiki | Kirikane Art Exhibition
May 13 – 18 / July 1 – 6, 2026
Okayama Tenmaya / Fukuyama Tenmaya
Kirikane × Nihonga
Kirikane—An ancient gold leaf technique
from the Mediterranean,refined through centuries of Japanese spiritual art.
Nihonga—A tradition of capturing
nature’s true colorsthrough raw mineral pigments.
When the precise gold lines of
Kirikane meet the rich textures of Nihonga,they create a brilliance that is
both subtle and powerful.
Through the fusion of Kirikane and Nihonga,I seek to redefine the possibilities of
traditional Japanese art.
Exhibitions
Biography
Hidetoshi Namiki | Kirikane Artist and Traditional Japanese Painter
After studying Nihonga (Japanese painting) at Tokyo University of the Arts, Hidetoshi Namiki apprenticed in the art of Kirikane (gold leaf applique) under the Living National Treasure, Sayoko Eri.
Following the completion of his doctoral degree, he held several academic positions at his alma mater, including Assistant Professor and Project Associate Professor. He is currently a Specially Selected member of the Nihon Bijutsuin (Japan Art Institute).
Through a unique style that harmonizes the intricate techniques of Kirikane with Japanese painting, he creates works that possess both a deep sense of tradition and a refined modernity.