The Soul in the Wood: The Artistic Journey of Atsuhiko Misawa In the heart of Kyoto, a city where the echoes of ancient traditions resonate through every cobblestone street, Atsuhiko Misawa was born in 1961. This setting, steeped in a legacy of exquisite craftsmanship and meticulous artistry, provided the fertile soil from which his profound fascination with the natural world would grow. From his earliest years, Misawa exhibited an innate connection to the creatures of the earth, a passion that would eventually evolve from simple childhood wonder into a monumental sculptural language. His fo…