Works of Dinosaur Art x Japanese-style Painting
Astushi Mizushima
Using painting techniques, materials and an aesthetic sense unique to Japanese painting, Mizushima Atsushi is a talented artist who has pioneered the never-before-seen world of “Japanese Dinosaur Painting”.
These works have also been in the spotlight because of a collaboration with the National Museum of Nature and Science’s “Dinosaur Expo 2023”, which garnered the attention of the charismatic dinosaur scientist Makoto Manabe.
These artworks use brilliant, lustrous colors and create an overwhelming sense of reality. This is the first collection of artworks by an up-and-coming Japanese painter who breathes new life into the grandeur of ancient times!
A conversation with academic scholars Makato Manabe and Hiroki Okamoto and a series of questions and answers revealing the artist’s process and techniques.
Pie Books, 2025