Darkness and Light Afich by Chihiro Otsuki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Bwonz in Grafik Competition Category.
BwonzGrafik· 2024
Darkness and Light Afich
A' Design Award Bwonz Winner in Grafik Category
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About Darkness and Light Afich
Fènwa ak Limyè se yon afich ki te kreye pou yon ekspozisyon sou literati klasik japonè. Afich la konbine lak atistik ak penti lwil, lanati ak imanite, estil klasik ak modèn. Tipografi a fè lyen ant travay de atis ak tèks klasik enstiti rechèch la kenbe. Fèy enprime a mezire 515 pa 728 milimèt e li pwodwi ak metòd enpresyon UV offset avèk lank vejetal sou papye sètifye pa Forest Stewardship Council. Konsepsyon an montre kijan kilti klasik ak liv kontinye fòme ekspresyon atistik jodi a.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Bwonz
Darkness and Light Afich se yon ganyan A' Design Award Bwonz, yon rekonesans ki gen anpil prestij yo bay design ekselan ki make pa kreyativite, enjenyozite ak finès. Ganyan Bwonz yo se objè ki abil anpil e ki kreyatif nan fason ki frape, ki otantifye gwo eksperyans, imajinasyon ak debouyaj designer yo. Yo atann Darkness and Light Afich pou se yon objè anpil moun estime, admire e renmen, ki pwofesyonèl e inovatè nan fason remakab. Design sa a ki ganyen A' Design Award Bwonz enkòpore pi bon pratik nan atizay, syans, design ak teknoloji, e li ekselan pou atansyon li bay detay. Darkness and Light Afich satisfè bezwen yon fason espledid, li touche dezi, li chame santiman e li atire kiryozite.
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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