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 Gangsa in Grafik Competition Category.

GangsaGrafik· 2024

Darkness and Light Poster

by Chihiro Otsuki

A' Design Award Gangsa Winner in Grafik Category

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The Design

About Darkness and Light Poster

Kalam jo Tarang adolah poster nan dibuek untuak sabuah pamerean tantang sastra klasik Jepang. Poster ko manggabuangkan seni pernis jo lukisan minyak, alam jo kamanusiaan, gaya klasik jo modern. Tipografi mahubuangkan karya duo urang seniman jo naskah klasik nan disimpan dek lembaga panaliti. Lembaran cetak ko baukuran 515 kali 728 milimeter, dicetak jo tekniak UV offset manggunoan tinta nabati diateh kertas nan basartifikat Forest Stewardship Council. Rancangan ko manunjuakkan baa budaya klasik jo buku mambantuak ekspresi seni pado maso kini.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Gangsa

Darkness and Light Poster adolah pamenang A' Design Award Gangsa, sabuah pangakuan nan sangaik bapresti nan dibarikan ka rancangan nan cemerlang nan dicirikan dek kreativitas, kacerdikan jo kabijaksanaan. Pamenang Gangsa adolah karya nan cukuik mahir jo kreatif sacaro mangesankan nan mamastikan pangalaman nan luas, imajinasi jo kacerdikan parancangnyo. Darkness and Light Poster dipaokan manjadi bando nan sangaik dihormati, dikagumi jo disayangi, nan profesional jo inovatif sacaro nampak. Rancangan nan manang Gangsa iko mamuek praktik tabaik dalam seni, ilimu, rancangan jo teknologi jo cemerlang dalam parhatian ka rincian. Darkness and Light Poster mamanuhi kaparluan jo elok, manyantuah karinduan, mamikaik parasaan jo manarik raso ingin tahu.

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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