Tomio Kinoshita (1923–2014) was a Japanese modern printmaker known for his innovative contributions to the sōsaku hanga (creative prints) movement, which emphasized the artist’s direct involvement in every stage of printmaking—from design to carving and printing. His abstract and expressive works positioned him as a distinctive voice in Japan’s postwar art scene.

Born in Tokyo, Kinoshita originally studied architecture but turned to art after World War II. In the early 1950s, he began producing woodblock prints characterized by bold forms, dynamic composition, and a strong graphic sensibility. Rather than depicting traditional subjects, Kinoshita focused on abstracted human figures, psychological tension, and metaphysical themes, using a limited color palette and intricate textures to evoke emotion and complexity.

He exhibited extensively in both Japan and internationally, including at the Tokyo International Print Biennale and exhibitions in Europe and the United States. His work was featured in influential postwar print portfolios, helping to bring greater global attention to Japanese contemporary printmaking.

Tomio Kinoshita is admired by collectors and scholars for his technical mastery, introspective themes, and role in advancing sosaku hanga as a modern, expressive medium.