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Darkness and Light Positala by Chihiro Otsuki

Darkness and Light Positala by Chihiro Otsuki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Zithunzi, Zojambulidwa ndi Kulumikizana Mwazithunzi Competition Category.


BronzeZithunzi· 2024

Darkness and Light Positala

by Chihiro Otsuki

Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award Winner in Zithunzi Category

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The Design

About Darkness and Light Positala

Mdima ndi Kuwala ndi positala yopangidwa kaamba ka chiwonetsero cha mabuku akale a Chijapani. Positala imaphatikiza luso la lacquer ndi zojambula za mafuta, chilengedwe ndi umunthu, kalembedwe kakale ndi kamakono. Kalembedwe ka zilembo kamalumikiza ntchito za ojambula awiri ndi zolemba zakale zomwe zili m'nyumba yofufuzira. Pepala losindikizidwa lili ndi kukula kwa 515 mpaka 728 millimita ndipo linapangidwa pogwiritsa ntchito UV offset printing ndi inki yochokera ku zomera pa pepala lovomerezedwa ndi Forest Stewardship Council. Kapangidwe kake kamasonyeza mmene chikhalidwe chakale ndi mabuku zimapangira mawonekedwe aluso masiku ano.

The Recognition

About the Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award

Darkness and Light Positala ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino kwambiri omwe amaonekera ndi luso lolenga, kuchenjera ndi nzeru zakuthwa. Opambana a Bronze ndi zinthu zaluso kwambiri ndi zolenga modabwitsa zomwe zimatsimikizira zochitika zazikulu, kulingalira ndi kuchenjera kwa opanga awo. Darkness and Light Positala akuyembekezeka kukhala chinthu choyamikiridwa, chosirira ndi chokondedwa, chaukatswiri wapadera ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo ndipo ndi abwino kwambiri chifukwa cha kusamala kwawo zazing'ono. Darkness and Light Positala amakwaniritsa zosowa mokongola, kukhudza zilakolako, kukopa mitima ndi kudzutsa chidwi.

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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