The Tosa painter Kinzō, better known as the enigmatic genius Ekin, has left us many dramatic folding screens from the closing days of the Edo period and early Meiji. In his home, Kōchi Prefecture, he has long been known by the nickname Ekin. His folding screen paintings are strikingly different in style from those produced by other painters from the same period. Even now, his works adorn shrines in Kōchi during summer festivals. The dramatic scenes, lit by candlelight, come to life, making a vivid impression on those who view them. This exhibition is the first large-scale display of Ekin’s works in a Tokyo museum. In it we introduce numerous examples of the unique character and appeal of Ekin’s masterpieces.
*There will be an exhibition change during the course of exhibition.