early life and artistic evolution shōroku yanase, known by his later name masamu yanase, was a japanese visual artist born on january 12, 1900, in ehime, japan. his formative years, spent in fukuoka until the age of 14, laid the groundwork for an artistic journey marked by constant reinvention. artistic versatility and notable works yanase's body of work is characterized by its diversity, with the artist experimenting in various mediums including painting, manga, and caricature. this adaptability not only showcases his technical skill but also a deep-seated desire to explore the broad spectru…