Neo Nihonga (Neo Japanese-style painting) is an art concept formulated by Tenmyouya as an antithesis to modern Japanese-style painting. Using new materials such as acrylic paint, while at once referring to characteristic features of Japanese art, such as a traditional Japanese line drawing, decorative, symbolic and playful elements. As for subjects, it aims to be a true contemporary art portraying contemporary Japan while quoting the classical essence of Japanese art. Neo Nihonga takes over and develops the spirit of Ukiyo-e and other forms of Japanese classical painting for contemporary relevance.
