The Artworks of Kumiko S. Mckee

Oiran from 'Yoshiwara' series

Genji's Daughter Kumiko S. Mckee

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Fantasy

Genji's Daughter (源氏の姫君) is one of paintings from the 'Tale of Genji” series.

Flute and Phoenix Kumiko S. Mckee

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Fantasy

One of paintings from “The Tale of Genji” series.

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Maiko 舞妓 Kumiko S. Mckee

Japan

Maiko (舞妓) - One of paintings from 'Gion (祇園)' series.

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Innocent Kumiko S. Mckee

This is one of paintings from Japanese Women. Japanese Women are a polyptych and I used four Japanese women as subjects from four different generations. Each woman has a different expression on her face and they are holding the Noh masks with different manner. Individually they represent Innocent, J...

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Jealousy Kumiko S. Mckee

This is one of paintings from Japanese Women. Japanese Women are a polyptych and I used four Japanese women as subjects from four different generations. Each woman has a different expression on her face and they are holding the Noh masks with different manner. Individually they represent Innocent, J...

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Anxiety Kumiko S. Mckee

This is one of paintings from Japanese Women. Japanese Women are a polyptych and I used four Japanese women as subjects from four different generations. Each woman has a different expression on her face and they are holding the Noh masks with different manner. Individually they represent Innocent, J...

Enlightenment Kumiko S. Mckee

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This is one of paintings from Japanese Women. Japanese Women are a polyptych and I used four Japanese women as subjects from four different generations. Each woman has a different expression on her face and they are holding the Noh masks with different manner. Individually they represent Innocent, J...

Noh Masks: Envy Kumiko S. Mckee

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Emotions

I used two Noh theater masks called ko-omote and hannya to express envy. The ko-omote symbolizes a beautiful young woman while the hannya symbolizes an evil or jealous spirit. In the front, the ko-omote is smiling full with confidence while hannya is glaring at her from the darkness with eye of enmi...