Darkness and Light Ọkụchi by Chihiro Otsuki

Darkness and Light Ọkụchi by Chihiro Otsuki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz in Nhazi Eserese, Ịse Ihe na Nkwurịta Anya Competition Category.

BronzEserese· 2024

Darkness and Light Ọkụchi

by Chihiro Otsuki

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz Winner in Eserese Category

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The Design

About Darkness and Light Ọkụchi

Ọchịchịrị na Ìhè bụ ọkụchi e mere maka ihe ngosi banyere akwụkwọ ọdịnala ndị Japan. Ọkụchi a jikọtara nka rọba na eserese mmanụ, okike na mmadụ, ụdị ọdịnala na nke ọgbara ọhụrụ. Nhazi mkpụrụedemede jikọtara ọrụ ndị ọka ihe nka abụọ na ihe odide ọdịnala nke ụlọ ọrụ nyocha nwere. Mpempe akwụkwọ e biputara dị 515 site na 728 milimita n'ogo, e jikwa nbipụta UV offset were ya mepụta ya, jiri inki sitere na osisi na akwụkwọ nwere asambodo Forest Stewardship Council. Nhazi a na-egosi otu omenala ọdịnala na akwụkwọ si akpụzi nkwupụta nka taa.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz

Darkness and Light Ọkụchi meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz, nnabata dị oke ugwu e nyere design ndị pụtara ìhè nke a ma ama maka nzụlite ihe, ọgụgụ isi na nghọta. Ndị meriri na Bronz bụ ihe e mere nke ndị nwere nka nke ukwuu ma dị mma n'imepụta nke na-egosi ahụmahụ buru ibu, echiche na ọgụgụ isi nke ndị designer ha. A na-atụ anya na Darkness and Light Ọkụchi ga-abụ ihe a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya, nke dị oke ọrụ ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz na-agụnye ụzọ kacha mma n'ime nka, sayensị, design na teknụzụ, ma dị mma nke ukwuu maka nlebara anya ya n'obere ihe. Darkness and Light Ọkụchi na-emezu mkpa nke ọma, na-emetụ ọchịchọ aka, na-adọrọ mmetụta obi ma na-adọta ọchịchọ ịmara.

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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