A Visiting Master

Our discussions were lively – talking about how these traditional materials were made and how they have been used.
— with Tusha Buntin, Frankie Saucedo, Mr. Yoshimura, Professor John Stevens and Mr. Tsujimoto at Robyn Buntin of Honolulu.

Master hyogushi (scroll and screen mounter) Shosaku Yoshimura came to visit our in-house art conservator, Frankie Saucedo.  Mr. Yoshimura was kind enough to shower us with gifts of special papers and materials.  Mr. Yoshimura is one of only a handful of hyogushi who are entrusted to work on Japanese National Treasures as well as the masterpieces in many of the ancient Japanese temple storage warehouses.  He is a third-generation hyogushi who is not only a skilled master, he is truly passionate about his work.  These ties of friendship and knowledge are so valuable to us all – Thank you Mr. Yoshimura!  Mr. Yoshimura mounted the original paintings in the Honolulu Museum of Art (formerly known as the Honolulu Academy of Art) exhibition, “A Prayer for the New Birth of Japan” by Mayumi Oda. 

 

Mr. Yoshimura removing a piece of gold silk, friend and famous ceramicist, Mr. Tsujimoto standing beside him
— with Shosaku Yoshimura at Robyn Buntin of Honolulu.

Hand-made Japanese papers of various sizes, thicknesses, textures, and colors. The paper that Frankie is holding in his hand is gossamer-thin and is not only expensive, it is also very rare. Some of these papers are only released by the government for the hyogushi entrusted with the care of Japanese National Treasures. Wow!
— at Robyn Buntin of Honolulu.

r discussions were lively – talking about how these traditional materials were made and how they have been used.
— with Shosaku Yoshimura, Mr. Tsujimoto and Mayumi Oda at Robyn Buntin of Honolulu.

Several colors and styles of Momigami paper. This specially treated paper can be folded, crumpled, or
— at Robyn Buntin of Honolulu.

Looking at a piece that Frankie had just completed restoring, Mr. Yoshimura’s words of praise “Subarashi!” (Magnificent!) was the best gift of all!
— with Frankie Saucedo and Shosaku Yoshimura at Robyn Buntin of Honolulu.

 

Our discussions were lively – talking about how these traditional materials were made and how they have been used.
— with Shosaku Yoshimura, Mr. Tsujimoto and Mayumi Oda at Robyn Buntin of Honolulu.