Fushimi Inari Taisha (Fox Shrine in Kyoto)

Fushimi Inari Taisha (Fox Shrine in Kyoto) is a 3 colour risograph in fluorescent pink, yellow and blue ink, printed on Munken Lynx 240gsm paper.

Inspired by a visit to the famous fox shrine in Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Taisha. The fox is often a mischievous shape-shifting creature in Japanese folklore however in Shinto Inari shrines, foxes are the guardians and messengers to the harvest god, Inari. Find a busy scene with both pious and mischievous foxes enjoying the famous red torii gates of Fushimi Inari Taisha!

Paper size: 21 x 29.7 cm (A4).
Open edition.

Nanami Takeuchi aka Nana Sometimes Draws draws inspiration from Japanese mythology and folklore to explore her heritage, creating new narratives for well-loved and lesser-known mythical creatures. Drawing with traditional brush pens, fine liners and anything that will create interesting textures. Riso printing brings her great joy, she enjoys seeing the lines and textures translate to print in these bold fluorescent colours depicting cute and slightly gruesome scenes.