Darkness and Light Postair by Chihiro Otsuki

Darkness and Light Postair by Chihiro Otsuki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Duais Umha A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Grafaigean, Dealbh-mhìneachaidh agus Conaltradh Lèirsinneach Competition Category.

UmhaGrafaig· 2024

Darkness and Light Postair

by Chihiro Otsuki

Duais Umha A' Design Award Winner in Grafaig Category

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The Design

About Darkness and Light Postair

Is postair é Dorchadas agus Solas a cruthaíodh d'fhéile a bhí bunaithe ar litríocht chlasaiceach na Seapáine. Comhcheanglaíonn an postar ealaín laicir agus péintéireacht ola, nádúr agus daonnacht, stíleanna clasaiceacha agus nua-aimseartha. Naisceann an clóghrafaíocht saothair an dá ealaíontóir le téacsanna clasaiceacha atá i seilbh na hinstitiúide taighde. Tá an bhileog chlóite 515 milliméadar ar 728 milliméadar agus táirgtear í trí phriontáil fhrithsheite UV le dúch glasraí ar pháipéar atá deimhnithe ag an gComhairle Cóimeála Foraoise. Léiríonn an dearadh conas a mhúnlaíonn an chultúr clasaiceach agus na leabhair léiriú ealaíonta an lae inniu.

The Recognition

About the Duais Umha A' Design Award

Tha Darkness and Light Postair air Duais Umha A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean sònraichte a tha air an comharrachadh le cruthachalachd, innleachd agus geurchuis. Tha buannaichean Umha nan obraichean gu math sgileil agus gu sònraichte cruthachail a dhearbhas eòlas farsaing, mac-meanmna agus tapachd an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Darkness and Light Postair na nì air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach, a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Umha A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr ann an ealain, saidheans, dealbhadh agus teicneolas an gnìomh, agus tha e sàr-mhath airson an aire do mhion-fhiosrachadh. Bidh Darkness and Light Postair a' sàsachadh fheumalachdan gu h-iongantach, a' suathadh ri miannan, a' tàladh faireachdainnean agus a' togail fiosrachd.

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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