2011 Japan Relief

Lynn Matsuoka Studio is offering a collection of her SUMO & KABUKI artwork done on location in Japan to raise funds to assist in the Disaster Relief for Japan. The unbelievable devastation of Sendai and surrounding areas in Japan from the earthquake and Tsunami are beyond description, and people all over Japan have been affected. Families of Sumo wrestlers are in that area, and at least one sumo stable we know of has had training facilities washed away.

I want to put my 37 years of expertise, artwork and contacts to work in the relief effort. We are putting together some key people to organize and manage direct and personal contributions. And we are choosing a small, trustworthy charitable organization in Tokyo to handle the rest of the contributions.

For a contribution to the fund we will thank you by sending you artwork of your choice while they last. Contributions may be made through Paypal. $10 has been added to the cost of each item to defray the cost of postage, mailing tubes and Paypal fees. Please contact the studio with any quantity orders or questions about getting involved.

Please note: The purchase price is not tax deductible, however the discounted value on the artwork exceeds any portion of the purchase price that otherwise would have been deductible. Only artwork sent from the Lynn Matsuoka studio is authorized for this fundraising effort. If Lynn Matsuoka’s artwork is offered from another source, please do let the studio know!

Poster:

Vancouver Poster for the exhibition “Sumo Behind the Scenes” Featuring the Yokozuna brothers Takanohana & Wakanohana.

Valued at $75
Contribution of $50

Poster:

Holland Exhibition Poster Featuring Yokozuna Chiyonofuji.

Valued at $75
Contribution of $50.

Poster:

Montreal Exhibition Poster for the exhibition of Sumo paintings by Lynn Matsuoka, Artist in Residence at the Montreal Botanical Gardens, Japanese Pavillion. Featuring the Yokozuna Takanohana.

Valued at $75
Contribution of $60.

Poster:

OFFICIAL POSTER FOR THE SUMO TOUR to VANCOUVER “Sumo Canada Basho” featuring Kyokushuzan-zeki.

Valued at $75
Contribution of $60

Sumo Prints:

TERAO Lithograph.

Valued at $650
Contribution of $110.

Sumo Prints:

THE TRIBUTE
The four Hawaiian champions of Sumo, all in one captivating painting. Edition of 250 litho.

NB: only the original painting is signed by the rikishi, 21.75 x 24.5”, price on request.

Valued at $650
Contribution of $160.

Sumo Prints:

Takanohana Shodai, lithograph, ed.150.

Valued at $650
Contribution of $160.

Sumo Prints:

Yokozuna Musashimaru, lithograph edition of 150.


Valued at $650
Contribution of $110.

Sumo Prints:

Yokozuna Takanohana, Tachi-ai Lithograph, edition of 150. 20x26”.

Valued at $650
Contribution of $110.

Sumo Prints:

Yokozuna Wakanohana vs Hawaiian Yokzuna Musashimaru.

Valued at $650
Contribution of $135.

Sumo Gicle print, edition of 50.
Only 1 of these prints remain available on a Contribution basis:
Chiyonofuji Sleeping
Hand enhanced by the artist,18 x 23”
This day the Yokozuna's opponent was out due to injury. He told the artist he could pose for her in the dressing room, so she asked him to sleep. He was happy to do that and she had two hours to complete this peaceful image. The first print in the edition belongs to Kokonoe Oyakata, former Yokozuna Chiyonofuji.

Valued at $1,600
Contribution of $665.

Sumo Woodblock print, edition of 100.
Only 3 of these prints are available on a Contribution basis:
Only one left! With such wonderful generosity, how can we fail to help?

Yokozuna Chiyonofuji.
This woodblock was cut and printed by the famous printer Watanabe Hangaten in the Ginza, Tokyo, and his chop appears in the lower right hand corner, next to the artist's chop. This printer is recognized world-wide as one of the top woodblock cutters left today.

Valued at $1,750
Contribution of $765.

Sumo Prints:

THE 68th Yokozuna ASASHORYU
Commemorative Print ed. 180,11x14”.
NB: the watermark does not appear on the print, nor on any others offered for sale!

Valued at $250
Contribution of $160.

Sumo Prints:

This beautiful painting of former Ozeki TOCHIAZUMA is done in the artist's signature style of oil and graphite. It appeared on the March 2002 Sumo World magazine cover. Gicle print, ed 25, 11 x 14” inches on matte paper, signed, chopped and dated by the artist.

Valued at $125
Contribution of $60.

Sumo Prints:

Ozeki (Champion) Konishiki, Dressing Room

ORIGINAL PAINTING: Done on location in oil and graphite on Strathmore paper, 18 x 24” - price on request

GICLE PRINT: On archival paper 20 x 27"
signed & numbered by the artist.

Valued at $650
Contribution of $110.

$110 

 

Valued at $900
Print Signed by Konishiki, for an additional $150

A portion of the money goes to Konishiki for his signature, and of course there are a limited number of the signed prints.

$260 

Sumo Prints:

Tachimochi

An original lithograph pulled by the artist, of the Tachimochi, or Sword bearer for the Grand Champion’s opening ceremony. From a quick line drawing done on location at the Sumo tournament.
Printed on Rives Tan French paper, ed 100. Signed and numbered by the artist.

Valued at $800
Contribution of $275.

Sumo Prints:

WAKAISHU, DRESSING ROOM

An original lithograph pulled by the artist of 2 young rikishi after practice. From a quick line drawing done on Location.
Printed on Rives Tan French paper, ed 100.
Signed and numbered by the artist.

Valued at $800
Contribution of $275.

Kabuki Prints:

EMISABURO
GINZA EXHIBITION
POSTER

Valued at $75
Contribution of $45

Kabuki Prints:

DANJURO POSTER
LYNN MATSUOKA EXHIBITION AT
HANAE MORI, HARAJUKU

Valued at $75
Contribution of $45

KURUMABIKI

From the Oil painting, done on location. Print, 23” X 17 5/8”, ed. 150. On Japanese rice paper, heavily hand enhanced by the artist.

Valued at $800
Contribution of $350


Note: Only three of these prints remain available on the contribution basis.

 
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