by Artist (9)
Hideaki Kato,
Japan,
b. 1954
Noh Masks, 1992
Ink on paper
13 13/16 x 19 1/8 in. (35.05 x 48.51 cm)
Noh Masks, 1992
Ink on paper
13 13/16 x 19 1/8 in. (35.05 x 48.51 cm)
Object Type:
Print
Technique:
Silkscreen
Credit Line:
Purchased with funds from the Aoki Endowment for Japanese Arts and Cultures
Accession Number:
2014.1.18
Commentary
"Noh-men" (Noh Masks) - This shows the transformation of a beauty to a monster. This piece was printed by the artist.
With photography and silkscreen printing, the artist shows the types of noh masks that would be used in a play like “Dojoji.” The two masks at left and center show a young woman / waka-onna with pale skin and shaved eyebrows (replaced by cosmetic brows higher on the forehead), while the demonic / hannya mask is distorted by rage and hatred, with horns of anger and jealousy.
Marks
The artist's seal was embossed on the lower margin.
Medium
silkscreen
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