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 Perunggu in Desain Grafis, Ilustrasi lan Komunikasi Visual Competition Category.

PerungguGrafis· 2024

Darkness and Light Poster

by Chihiro Otsuki

A' Design Award Perunggu Winner in Grafis Category

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The Design

About Darkness and Light Poster

Peteng lan Padhang minangka poster kang digawe kanggo pameran babagan sastra klasik Jepang. Poster iki nggabungake seni pernis lan lukisan cet minyak, alam lan kamanungsan, gaya klasik lan modern. Tipografi ngubungake karya-karya saka rong seniman kalawan teks klasik kang disimpen dening lembaga panaliten. Lembaran cetak iki ukurane 515 kaliyan 728 milimeter lan digawe kanthi cara cetak UV offset nganggo tinta saka bahan tetuwuhan ing kertas kang wus disertifikasi dening Forest Stewardship Council. Desain iki nedahake kepiye budaya klasik lan buku-buku mbentuk ekspresi seni ing jaman saiki.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perunggu

Darkness and Light Poster menang A' Design Award Perunggu, pangenalan sing prestisius banget sing diparingake marang desain sing luar biasa sing dicirikake dening kreativitas, kapinteran lan kaweruh sing landhep. Pemenang Perunggu iku artefak sing trampil banget lan kreatif banget sing mbuktekake pengalaman sing jembar, imajinasi lan kapinteran para desainer. Darkness and Light Poster dikarepake dadi barang sing dihargai banget, dikagumi lan ditresnani, profesional lan inovatif banget. Desain sing menang A' Design Award Perunggu iki ngemot praktik sing paling apik ing seni, sains, desain lan teknologi, lan apik banget ing perhatiane marang rincian. Darkness and Light Poster nyukupi kabutuhan kanthi apik, nutul kekarepan, ngaya rasa lan narik rasa pengin weruh.

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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