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[Announcement] New artwork is available

We are pleased to announce the release of an exquisite art series by the Hikimono (Woodturning)Turner, MOMOSE Toshifumi. He was awarded the Excellence Award in the Japan Wabunka Grand Prix 2023.

MOMOSE with the aspiration of 'creating happiness and excitement together through Wood turning,' he continues to challenge himself daily, to expand possibilities through cross-disciplinary collaboration and the fusion of different materials with unprecedented industries.


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[Announcement] New artwork is available

We are pleased to announce the release of an exquisite art series by the renowned lacquerware artist, SASAKI Gakuto. He was awarded the semi-grand prize in the Japan Wabunka Grand Prix 2022.

Sasaki skillfully employs a range of lacquer techniques to craft lacquerware, each boasting unique and captivating textures.

 

In this showcase, we present three more of his masterpieces: the Kanshitsu box [Heathered grain] (2016) , déjà vu (2016), and Mirage II (2021).
Although the Kanshitsu box [Heathered grain] and déjà vu are both earlier works by Sasaki, the finish is still breathtaking. The Kanshitsu box [Heathered grain], in particular, is a masterful representation of the texture of wood, with the lid opening to reveal that it is not made of wood, while the déjà vu and Mirage II show Sasaki's ability to mimic the texture of leather, with the tops of the two pieces embossed to mimic textile textures.

Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in the allure of these exceptional artworks.

Additionally, we are preparing to showcase his other works on Green Pheasant, so please stay tuned.

Sasaki's artworks will be featured on a dedicated page at Green Pheasant. This page will exclusively introduce and display the artist's unique works. You can also inquire about these pieces via email. We aim to provide you with a more personalized experience, allowing you to explore the inheritance and innovation of Japanese culture online.


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https://gp-j.com/pages/sasaki-gakuto


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[Announcement] New artwork is available

We are pleased to announce the release of an exquisite art series by the renowned lacquerware artist, SASAKI Gakuto. He was awarded the semi-grand prize in the Japan Wabunka Grand Prix 2022.

Sasaki skillfully employs a range of lacquer techniques to craft lacquerware, each boasting unique and captivating textures.

 

In this showcase, we present two of his earlier masterpieces: the Kanshitsu box [Snakeskin] and the Kanshitsu plate [Iron rust].

The Kanshitsu plate [Iron rust] artfully mimics the tactile essence of iron and rust through lacquer, while the Kanshitsu box [Snakeskin], much like Ether(award-winning work from 2022), elegantly captures the luxurious feel of leather.

Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in the allure of these exceptional artworks.

Additionally, we are preparing to showcase his other works on Green Pheasant, so please stay tuned.

Sasaki's artworks will be featured on a dedicated page at Green Pheasant. This page will exclusively introduce and display the artist's unique works. You can also inquire about these pieces via email. We aim to provide you with a more personalized experience, allowing you to explore the inheritance and innovation of Japanese culture online.


Check his artworks:

https://gp-j.com/pages/sasaki-gakuto


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[Announcement] New artwork is available & New Special Page Launched

We are pleased to announce the release of an exquisite art series by the renowned lacquerware artist, SASAKI Gakuto. He was awarded the semi-grand prize in the Japan Wabunka Grand Prix 2022.

Sasaki crafts lacquerware resembling leather goods using various lacquering techniques. "Ether," his award-winning work from 2022, will debut on December 22nd.

Additionally, we are preparing to showcase his other works on Green Pheasant, so please stay tuned.

Sasaki's artworks will be featured on a dedicated page at Green Pheasant. This page will exclusively introduce and display the artist's unique works. You can also inquire about these pieces via email. We aim to provide you with a more personalized experience, allowing you to explore the inheritance and innovation of Japanese culture online.


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https://gp-j.com/pages/sasaki-gakuto


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[Press Release]Announcement of the results of the Wabunka Grand Prix 2023

We are pleased to announce that the results of the 2023 competition have been determined. Below are the artists who have won this year.

■Grand prix
 Bamboo crafts “KAKI” / Kei Nakamura

■Semi-grand prix
 Urushi art “Cirrus Cloud” / TAIDZUMI Natzumi

■Excellent Award
 ・Hyogu “Kie(Devotion)” / Kshino Den
 ・Itoshito Lamp “SUMINAGI” / Takahashi Kanji & 暁〜Akatsuki〜
 ・Hikimono “KASHIKI” / Momose Toshifumi
 ・Pottery “Matoi(Robe)” / Yasukawa Mariko

■Incentive Award
 ・Hikimono, Makie “A piece of the season” /Ogihara Suina
 ・Abstract, Hakata obi “Irohanihoero”/Chima

■Student Award
 ・Inlay “Inside world noon” / Fang Xiaohan
 ・Makie box “Mermaid's sigh” / Li Yiyan

 

Selected: The following 28 individuals ※Order may vary

  1. "NATURA Plate Sets" / Hiroko Shoami
  2. "Painted Art Scroll 'Moonlight'" / Sachiko Usui
  3. "Kyoyuzen Art Panel 'Ink Peony'" / Hiroyuki Nakajo
  4. "YAKOUGOU" / Kiyono Tohma
  5. "Leather Textile Sneakers" and "Leather Textile Backpack" / Yasuhiko Kusunoki (Kusuka Corporation)
  6. "Ieyasu Tokugawa" / Yoshikuni Inoue
  7. "Treasure Bead" / Shunji Maeda
  8. "Space in Architecture – Distance Between Landscape and People: 'Hirocho-machi House'" / Hiroaki Yamada (HUS DESIGN Corporation)
  9. "A-un Dragons (Hand-Drawn and Digital Print)" / Shoryu Hatoba (Kyogen Inc.)
  10. "Mokugyo" / Nakamitsu Fukada (Fukadamokkoujo Mokugyo)
  11. "Fufumeri" / Sachiko Okuda
  12. "Illuminating Together" / Toshio Mizutani (Nihon sinkouge Artists Federation)
  13. "Kimono Remake Jacket" / Naruyuki Ishii (M2 Co., Ltd.)
  14. "Tsutsu: To the Beautiful Hands" / Keiko Kobayashi
  15. "Irohauta" / Takako Hiroe
  16. "Error Series" / Yuji Nagashima
  17. "JOYEN Vest" / Yoshimi Bernstein (JOYEN)
  18. "Junmai Daiginjo Sake 'Ascending' and 'Illuminating'" / Akane Shibata (Torches Corporation)
  19. "HITOHUKU-an (SO-AN BOX, NIJIRIGUCHI BOX True, NIJIRIGUCHI BOX Travel)" / Sayaka Ota (Chako Chako Joint Venture)
  20. "Jewelry Series: Cherry Blossom, Dragon, Elegance, Mount Fuji (Mino Cut Glass in Gold, Silver, Bronze)" / Masaharu Takagi (Marumo Takagi Ceramic Co., Ltd.)
  21. "① 'Aogiri and Grasshopper', ② 'Amihodou and Bell Cricket'" / Hiroshi Kataoka
  22. "Maki-e Glass Pen 'Furaile'" / Yoshio Okada
  23. "① 'AN-E-TO KAZARI Fish ・ Small Fish', ② 'AN-E-TO KAZARI Matsuei ・ Matsuno-e'" / Tomomi Ito (Matsumomogusa Tatami Store)
  24. "Jeans Free Cup Nanairo" / Koyo Endo (Kyoto University of Art and Design, Japan Craft Association Kinki Branch Lacquerware Department Kyoto Lacquerware Traditional Craftsman Association)
  25. "Reborn" / Shintaro Kazunaga
  26. "① 'Shiwamaki Roiro', ② 'Shiwamaki Urumi'" / Reima Noda
  27. "SAKIORI Coat (Torn Weave)" / Yasuko Miura (Douan)
  28. "Morning Star" / Atsumi Hoshi



[Juries of Japan Wabunka Grand Prix 2023]
Chairman of the jury
Arisumi Mitamura
 ・Emeritus professor of Tokyo University of the Arts
 ・ Honorable president of Minjyang Jidao International Lacquer Art Institute in China
 ・The tenth head of the Edo Makie Akatsuka School

Fumie Erikawa
 Assistant Chief, Development, Yokohama Museum of Art
Genjiro Okura
 ・The holders of Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure)
 ・16th head kotsuzumi drum player of Okura Style Nohgaku(head otsuzumi drum player of the Okura Style)
 ・Director, Nohgaku Performers’ Association
 ・Director, Fondation SAKURA du Château de Fère
Hidetsugu Horikoshi
 ・ARCHITECT FJIA / HIDETSUGU HORIKOSHI ARCHITECT 5 CEO PARTNER
 ・EMERITUS PROFESSOR OF SHIBAURA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Hotaka Katahira
 Chairman, Marunouchi Brand Forum
Kozue Akimoto
 Model
Richard Collasse
 Chairman of Chanel in Japan
Risa Tanaka
 Resident/Professor THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PROJECT DESIGN
Takahisa Uesugi
 9th lord of YonezawaShinden Domain
Yuji Akimoto
 Director of Nerima Art Museum
Yuko Hasegawa
 ・Director of 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
 ・Professor of Graduate School of Global Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts
(In alphabet order)

 

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