Darkness and Light Poster by Chihiro Otsuki

Darkness and Light Poster by Chihiro Otsuki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award yn Brûns in Grafyk, Yllustraasje en Fisuele Kommunikaasje Ûntwerp Competition Category.

BrûnsGrafysk· 2024

Darkness and Light Poster

by Chihiro Otsuki

A' Design Award yn Brûns Winner in Grafysk Category

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The Design

About Darkness and Light Poster

Tsjuster en Ljocht is in poster makke foar in eksposysje oer klassike Japanske literatuer. De poster kombinearret lakwurk en oaljeferve, natuer en minskheid, klassike en moderne stilen. Tipografy ferbynt it wurk fan twa keunstners mei klassike teksten dy't bewarre wurde troch it ûndersyksynstitút. It printe fel mjit 515 by 728 millimeter en is produsearre mei UV offsetdruk mei plantaardige ynkt op papier dat sertifisearre is troch de Forest Stewardship Council. It ûntwerp lit sjen hoe't klassike kultuer en boeken de artistike ekspresje fan hjoed-de-dei foarmje.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Brûns

Darkness and Light Poster is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns, in heech prestisjeuze erkenning foar treflike ûntwerpen dy't har ûnderskiede troch kreativiteit, fernuft en tûkens. Brûnswinners binne tige feardige en opfallend kreative artefakten dy't de grutte ûnderfining, ferbylding en betochtsumens fan har ûntwerpers befêstigje. Fan Darkness and Light Poster wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierber objekt is dat opmerklik profesjoneel en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns yntegrearret de bêste praktiken yn keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology en is treflik om syn omtinken foar detail. Darkness and Light Poster foldocht behoeften prachtich, reitsjet winsken, betsjoeveret gefoelens en sprekt nijsgjirrigens oan.

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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