Darkness and Light Plakat by Chihiro Otsuki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award in Bronze in Grafikdesign Competition Category.
BronzeGrafik· 2024
Darkness and Light Plakat
A' Design Award in Bronze Winner in Grafik Category
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About Darkness and Light Plakat
„Darkness and Light" ist ein Plakat, das für eine Ausstellung über japanische klassische Literatur gestaltet wurde. Das Plakat vereint Lackkunst und Ölmalerei, Natur und Mensch, klassische und moderne Stilrichtungen. Die Typografie verbindet die Werke zweier Künstler mit den klassischen Texten, die sich im Bestand des Forschungsinstituts befinden. Der Druckbogen misst 515 mal 728 Millimeter und wird im UV-Offsetdruck mit Pflanzenfarbe auf Papier hergestellt, das vom Forest Stewardship Council zertifiziert ist. Die Gestaltung zeigt, wie klassische Kultur und Bücher den künstlerischen Ausdruck der Gegenwart prägen.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award in Bronze
Darkness and Light Plakat 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 Darkness and Light Plakat 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. Darkness and Light Plakat 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 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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