KISS x UKIYO-E PROJECT Concept
UKIYO-E PROJECT began in the fall of 2014 with its greatly acclaimed first of its kind collaboration between a team of Japanese master artisans and the world famous rock band KISS. Given that historical Ukiyo-e famously depicted illustrious entertainment industry figures and scenes, contemporary collaboration with musicians proved to be the perfect modern day continuation of the Ukiyo-e tradition, and an exciting cross-cultural exchange. A series of 4 original Ukiyo-e were created using the band’s imagery. The handmade woodblock prints are First edition, limited to only 200 each, and with a number of pieces signed by the band. Each piece includes intricate detail drawing from the band’s own aesthetics while telling a story with Japanese Edo Period references.

KISS

Kabuki

Monstrous

Paul Stanley

KISS VS MCZ

Behind the Scenes

Sequence Prints

Click on the right arrow to view the printing process of Kabuki.