Artist Profile: Masashige Uenaka — 手描友禅の匠
Name: 上仲 正茂 (Masashige Uenaka)
Art Form: 手描友禅 (Hand-Painted Yuzen Dyeing)
🏆 Media Recognition & Features
Masashige Uenaka’s artistry has been widely recognized in media outlets, demonstrating both artistic excellence and cultural relevance. Some of his notable appearances:
November 2024 — Featured on Kyoto Gaho (京都画報) in the episode “Japanese Paintings Alive in Everyday Life” (日本画が息づく暮らし) on KBS Kyoto and other networks. Uenakamasashige
August 2024 — Guest on α-STATION’s ONLY LOVE Radio in Kyoto. Uenakamasashige
April 2024 — Profiled in Yomiuri Newspaper with coverage of his solo hand-painted Yuzen exhibition at the Machiya Gallery Café “Ryuu” (町家 gallery café 龍). Uenakamasashige
April 2024 — Featured in in-flight magazines SKYWARD (JAL) and Tsubasa no Ōkoku (ANA), under the series “Visiting Treasures for a Lifetime.” Uenakamasashige
September 2023 — Article in Yomiuri Shimbun under the “Kyoto People, Ten Colors” (きょう・人・十色) column. Uenakamasashige
✍️ Why He’s Special
Uenaka carries forward the rich tradition of Yuzen dyeing, blending it with contemporary lifestyle aesthetics.
His creations and workshops are consistently praised for their detailed craftsmanship, authenticity, and beauty.
The media features reflect his recognition not just locally in Kyoto, but nationally and even in travel & culture publications.
🔍 What This Means for Travelers & Collectors
When you purchase or experience a workshop with Masashige Uenaka, you’re engaging with work that has been widely validated by respected media.
His exhibitions, products, and workshops are considered not only beautiful, but culturally significant.
