Darkness and Light Postontzia by Chihiro Otsuki

Darkness and Light Postontzia by Chihiro Otsuki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award in Grafismo, Ilustrazio eta Ikus Komunikazio Diseinua Competition Category.

BrontzeGrafismoa· 2024

Darkness and Light Postontzia

by Chihiro Otsuki

Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Grafismoa Category

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The Design

About Darkness and Light Postontzia

Iluntasuna eta Argia japoniar literatura klasikoari buruzko erakusketa baterako sortutako kartela da. Kartelak margo-arte lakatua eta olio-pintura, natura eta gizatasuna, estilo klasikoa eta modernoa uztartzen ditu. Tipografiak bi artistaren lanak ikerketa-erakundeak dituen testu klasikoekin lotzen ditu. Inprimatutako orriak 515 bider 728 milimetro ditu, eta UV offset teknikaz inprimatu da, landare-jatorriko tintaz eta Forest Stewardship Council erakundeak ziurtatutako paperean. Diseinuak erakusten du kultura klasikoak eta liburuek gaur egungo adierazpen artistikoa nola moldatzen duten.

The Recognition

About the Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award

Darkness and Light Postontzia Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, sormenak, asmamenak eta zorroztasunak bereizten dituzten diseinu bikainei ematen zaien aitorpen oso prestijiotsua. Brontze-mailako irabazleak trebetasunez beteriko eta nabarmenki sortzaileak diren artefaktuak dira, beren diseinatzaileen esperientzia zabala, irudimena eta ekimena egiaztatzen dutenak. Darkness and Light Postontzia oso estimatua, miretsia eta maitea den objektua izatea espero da, nabarmenki profesionala eta berritzailea dena. Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu honek artearen, zientziaren, diseinuaren eta teknologiaren praktika onenak biltzen ditu eta xehetasunei ematen dien arretagatik bikaina da. Darkness and Light Postontzia beharrak bikain asetzen dituen, desirak ukitzen dituen, sentimenduak xarmatzen dituen eta jakin-mina erakartzen duen lana da.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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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