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Horyukaku Illustration by Nico Aihara

Horyukaku Illustration by Nico Aihara is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award in Bronze in Grafikdesign Competition Category.


BronzeGrafik· 2023

Horyukaku Illustration

by Nico Aihara

Client: Nico Aihara

A' Design Award in Bronze Winner in Grafik Category

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Verified Award Winner

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The Design

About Horyukaku Illustration

Die Inspiration für die Illustrationen stammt von der klassischen japanischen Literatur Nanso Satomi Hakkenden. Horyukaku ist eine beliebte Szene im Kabuki. Das Thema der Designs ist die Harmonie traditioneller japanischer und europäischer Designs. Traditionelle japanische Motive wurden durch die Einbeziehung der Stile des Jugendstils und des Art Deco gezeichnet. Zuerst wurde ein handgezeichnetes Gemälde angefertigt und dann in Photoshop koloriert, um der Qualität eines echten Vintage-Designs näher zu kommen. Auch wenn Menschen, die das Design sehen, nicht in dieser Zeit lebten, können sie Vertrautheit und Nostalgie empfinden.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Bronze

Horyukaku Illustration ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Bronze, einer hochprestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für herausragende Designs, die sich durch Kreativität, Einfallsreichtum und Scharfsinn auszeichnen. Bronze-Gewinner sind reichlich geschickte und auffallend kreative Artefakte, die die große Erfahrung, Fantasie und Findigkeit ihrer Designer belegen. Von Horyukaku Illustration wird erwartet, dass es ein hochgeschätztes, bewundertes und geliebtes Objekt ist, das bemerkenswert professionell und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Bronze prämierte Design verkörpert bewährte Verfahren in Kunst, Wissenschaft, Design und Technologie und ist hervorragend in seiner Liebe zum Detail. Horyukaku Illustration befriedigt Bedürfnisse auf großartige Weise, berührt Wünsche, bezaubert Gefühle und spricht die Neugier an.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
The theme of designs are harmony of traditional Japanese and European designs.
Traditional Japanese motifs were drawn by incorporating the styles of Art Nouveau and Art Deco.
The flowers drawn on the frame are peony and plum, which are often used in traditional Japanese patterns.
It is also based on the commercial design of the Meiji and Taisho eras in Japan (1868-1926).
During this period, many excellent designs inspired by European design were produced in Japan.
Dimensions & Packaging
Data size : 4556 x 6891 pixel, 600dpi, RGB.
It can be printed on paper of any size.
Tags
samurai, traditional, Japanese art, kimono, kabuki, fantasy, vintage, classic,
Production Technology
These works is produced through a unique process.First hand-drawn painting was made and then colored in Photoshop. This way makes it possible to get closer to the quality of a real vintage design.
Design Challenge
The kimono is intricately turned over to show that wind is blowing on a high place.trails of blood indicate heavy fighting.It was hard to draw them, however they create a dramatic effect.
Research
A clear outline like an ukiyo-e.
It also creates a taste like an old Western picture book.
Inspiration
Inspiration for the illustrations come from Japanese classic literature Nanso Satomi Hakkenden.This work depicts a scene where the cornered hero fights on the castle Horyukaku.He is desperately climbing on the roof to survive.A popular scene in Kabuki.
Japanese classical literature is becoming unfamiliar even to the Japanese.However, its charm has not faded even today.
Project Duration
The project started in January 2019 and finished in April 2019.
Operation Flow
This illustration can attract people's attention and lead them to a world of fantasy. It may also be an opportunity to come into contact with classical literature.
Image Credits
Image #1-5 : Illustrator / Aihara Nico

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