Mitsushige Nishiwaki

Self-taught printmaker. Independent in 2009, engaged in art, books, advertising, fashion and interior work both domestically and internationally. Recently, he has produced woodblock prints for coffee from Cardi Coffee Farm, a collection of golf brand Manthingwear (Descente), a package for Kyoto Uji Nishide Teahouse, and artwork for Hilton Tokyo's sweets buffet event. The works are exhibited in galleries such as New York, Boston, London and Seoul.
Official site: http://mnetching.art.coocan.jp/

Beginning in 2009, and self taught in intaglio, Mitsushige Nishiwaki's etchings are on copper, and for highlighted color, on plastic. He uses German Hahnemuhle paper and Charbonnel etching ink. His larger works are made up of a series of abutting small print plate sizes, providing a visible armature for the artwork.

Nishiwaki is a graduate of Hosei University in Tokyo and received a graduate degree in graphic design while studying in Arizona. He works as an artist and graphic designer in Tokyo. His artwork has been exhibited in Japan, France, England and the United States.