kōshirō onchi: The Father of Sōsaku-hanga and the Pioneer of Abstract Printmaking kōshirō Onchi (恩地孝四郎, 1891–1955) stands as a monumental figure in twentieth-century Japanese art, universally recognized as the progenitor of *sōsaku hanga*, or creative printmaking. More than just an artist; he was a visionary who fundamentally reshaped artistic expression and championed a radical departure from traditional printmaking conventions—a movement that continues to inspire artists today. His legacy resides not only in his stunning visual output but also in his unwavering belief in the transformative…