Darkness and Light Plakat by Chihiro Otsuki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award i Bronze in Grafik, Illustration og Visuel Kommunikationsdesign Competition Category.
BronzeGrafik· 2024
Darkness and Light Plakat
A' Design Award i Bronze Winner in Grafik Category
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About Darkness and Light Plakat
Mørke og Lys er en plakat skabt til en udstilling om japansk klassisk litteratur. Plakaten kombinerer lakkunst og oliemaleri, natur og menneskelighed, klassisk og moderne stil. Typografien forbinder de to kunstneres værker med klassiske tekster, som opbevares af forskningsinstitutionen. Det trykte ark måler 515 gange 728 millimeter og er fremstillet ved UV-offsettryk med vegetabilsk blæk på papir certificeret af Forest Stewardship Council. Designet viser, hvordan klassisk kultur og bøger former kunstnerisk udtryk i dag.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award i Bronze
Darkness and Light Plakat er vinder af A' Design Award i Bronze, en højt prestigefyldt anerkendelse, der tildeles enestående designs, som udmærker sig ved kreativitet, opfindsomhed og skarpsindighed. Bronzevinderne er rigeligt dygtige og påfaldende kreative artefakter, der bekræfter deres designeres store erfaring, fantasi og snilde. Darkness and Light Plakat forventes at være en højt estimeret, beundret og kær genstand, der er bemærkelsesværdigt professionel og innovativ. Dette design, der har vundet A' Design Award i Bronze, indarbejder bedste praksis inden for kunst, videnskab, design og teknologi og er fremragende på grund af sin sans for detaljer. Darkness and Light Plakat tilfredsstiller pragtfuldt behov, rører længsler, charmerer følelser og appellerer til nysgerrigheden.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The poster design blends elements like lacquer art with oil painting and nature with humanity, combining classic and modern styles. It illustrates the convergence of books, literature, and art, showcasing the vast potential of classical culture and art. The design captures the essence of classical themes as interpreted by two artists, highlighting the deep influence of classical culture in their artistic expression.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 515 x Height 728 mm
UV offset printing, Vegetable ink, Forest Stewardship Council - Production Technology
- They have developed a graphic design centered around typography that multidimensionally leverages both the artworks created by two artists and the classical texts held by the National Institute of Literature Research. The poster, while maintaining its function as printed material, uses special ink and paper that demonstrate consideration for the environment. As a result, it not only fulfills its role as a poster but also reflects a high level of consideration in projects related to national involvement.
- Inspiration
- The project is a residency program conducted by the National Institute of Japanese Literature, a research institute that seeks out and researches classical books, which are the life, spirit, and cultural heritage of Japan, and makes them available to the public both in Japan and abroad.
- Project Duration
- The project was launched in 2017 to open up the collection of classical books and the network of specialists cultivated by the National Institute of Japanese Literature to non-researchers. The exhibition was part of that project, inviting two artists and being held for one week from January 11 to January 17.
- Operation Flow
- The poster is a special design that combines old-fashioned lacquer art and modern oil painting, nature and humanity. It presents a harmonious blend of old and modern styles, illustrating the integration of books, literature, and art. This design reflects the artists' contemplation on ancient stories and themes, clearly demonstrating the significant influence of traditional culture on their artwork.
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