George Joji Miyasaki

American, 1935 - 2013

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The image features bold, dark lines and textured smudges forming abstract shapes on a light background. In the center, an oval shape is surrounded by various patterns. Below, broader horizontal strokes create an outline suggesting a thick band or shadow. Dark smudges at the bottom resemble densely packed foliage or soil. The composition has an abstract quality.
George Joji Miyasaki, Into Autumn, 1961, lithograph on Nacre paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2403

Into Autumn

George Joji Miyasaki · 1961 · lithograph on Nacre paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2403

The image displays dark, rounded organic shapes and thick horizontal lines against a textured background. The central oblong form, thick horizontal line, elongated shape, and large rectangle create an abstract composition. Earthy tones of browns and blacks dominate the color palette.
George Joji Miyasaki, The Flying Machine, 1961, 5-color lithograph (stone) on Nacre paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2401

The Flying Machine

George Joji Miyasaki · 1961 · 5-color lithograph (stone) on Nacre paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2401

The image displays an abstract composition with overlapping curved lines and large blocks of color. In the center is a light tan shape surrounded by hues of blue and touches of red. The red areas resemble intertwined ribbons or waves, with sweeping strokes across the canvas. The lines offer a dynamic pattern, while the varied shades suggest a combination of sky and earth-like elements.
George Joji Miyasaki, Composition 25, 1958, color lithograph on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1959.10.38

Composition 25

George Joji Miyasaki · 1958 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1959.10.38

The image displays various overlapping shapes and lines with blocks of color creating an abstract pattern. A large rectangular area of muted red is in the upper left. Swirling forms in blue and purple intersect towards the center. Below, circular shapes and lines suggest motion and depth. Contrasting colors and textures enhance the abstract nature of the image, inviting associations with landscapes or natural formations.
George Joji Miyasaki, Landscape No. 17, 1958, color lithograph on wove paper, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Florian Carr Fund and Gift of the Print Research Foundation, 2008.115.221

Landscape No. 17

George Joji Miyasaki · 1958 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.115.221

The image consists of swirling lines and overlapping shapes in deep blues, muted pinks, and subtle reds. There is a composition that may suggest a seated human figure with legs extended. There is also a circular form on the right that resembles a ball. This abstract portrayal prompts viewers to interpret familiar objects from the interplay of shapes and colors.
George Joji Miyasaki, Summer Field, 1958, color lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Florian Carr Fund and Gift of the Print Research Foundation, 2008.115.222

Summer Field

George Joji Miyasaki · 1958 · color lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.222

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Moon in August

George Joji Miyasaki · 1961 · lithograph (zinc) in yellow and black ·  Accession ID  1964.1.32

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Hillside, No.2

George Joji Miyasaki · 1961 · 4-color lithograph (stone) ·  Accession ID  1964.1.33

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Hillside, No.2

George Joji Miyasaki · 1961 · 4-color lithograph (stone) on Nacre paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2402

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Moon in August

George Joji Miyasaki · 1961 · lithograph (zinc) in yellow and black on Nacre paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2404

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Flight into September

George Joji Miyasaki · 1961 · lithograph (stone and zinc) in black and gray on Nacre paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2400