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Sumikawa Kiichi
Modern
Modern

Sumikawa Kiichi

Born 1936 Works span 1980–2012

A Pioneer of Wood Sculpture and Nature’s Embrace Sumikawa Kiichi, born in Nagoya, Japan, in 1936, stands as a distinctive voice within contemporary Japanese sculpture. His artistic journey began amidst the rich tapestry of Japanese art history—a tradition deeply rooted in reverence for natural forms and imbued with philosophical contemplation—influencing his approach to crafting evocative pieces from wood and other materials. Unlike m…

4
dated works
3
chapters
1980
first work
2012
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Sumikawa Kiichi's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Sumikawa Kiichi's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.