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 Varahina in Famolavolana Grafika, Sary ary Fifandraisana Ara-tsary Competition Category.

VarahinaGrafika· 2024

Darkness and Light Poster

by Chihiro Otsuki

A' Design Award Varahina Winner in Grafika Category

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The Design

About Darkness and Light Poster

Ny Haizina sy ny Fahazavana dia poster noforonina ho an'ny fampirantiana momba ny literatiora klasika Japoney. Ny poster dia mampifangaro ny zavakanto lacquer sy ny hosodoko diloilo, ny natiora sy ny maha-olombelona, ary ny fomba klasika sy maoderina. Ny typography dia mampifandray ny sangan'asan'ny mpanakanto roa amin'ireo lahatsoratra klasika tehirizin'ny fikambanana fikarohana. Ny takelaka voapreso dia manana refy 515 amin'ny 728 milimetatra ary novokarina tamin'ny fanontam-pirinty UV offset misy ranomainty avy amin'ny zava-maniry, eo amin'ny taratasy voamarina avy amin'ny Forest Stewardship Council. Ny famolavolana dia mampiseho ny fomba amoron'ny kolontsaina klasika sy ny boky mamolavola ny fanehoana artistika amin'izao fotoana izao.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Varahina

Nandresy ny A' Design Award Varahina ny famolavolana Darkness and Light Poster, fankasitrahana malaza be omena ny famolavolana miavaka izay mampiavaka ny fahaiza-mamorona, ny fahazotoana ary ny fahamaotinan-tsaina. Ny mpandresy Varahina dia zavatra vita tanana mahay dia mahay ary mamorona mivantana izay manamafy ny traikefa be dia be, ny sarintsaina ary ny fahaizan-kafoy an'ny mpamolavola azy. Andrasana ho zavatra ankasitrahana be, ankafizina ary tiana, mahay amin'ny asa sady vaovao ny famolavolana Darkness and Light Poster. Ity famolavolana nandresy ny A' Design Award Varahina ity dia mitahiry ny fomba fanao tsara indrindra amin'ny zavakanto, ny siansa, ny famolavolana ary ny teknolojia, ary tsara indrindra amin'ny fitandremana ny antsipirihany. Ny famolavolana Darkness and Light Poster dia mahafa-po ny filana tsara, mikasika ny faniriana, mahasarika ny fihetseham-po ary misarika ny fahalianana.

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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