Darkness and Light Afiș by Chihiro Otsuki

Darkness and Light Afiș by Chihiro Otsuki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award de Bronz in Design Grafic Competition Category.

BronzGrafică· 2024

Darkness and Light Afiș

by Chihiro Otsuki

A' Design Award de Bronz Winner in Grafică Category

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The Design

About Darkness and Light Afiș

Întuneric și Lumină este un afiș creat pentru o expoziție dedicată literaturii clasice japoneze. Afișul combină arta lacului și pictura în ulei, natura și umanitatea, stilurile clasice și moderne. Tipografia leagă lucrările a doi artiști de textele clasice păstrate de institutul de cercetare. Coala tipărită are dimensiunile de 515 pe 728 de milimetri și este realizată prin tipar offset UV cu cerneală vegetală, pe hârtie certificată de Forest Stewardship Council. Designul arată modul în care cultura și cărțile clasice modelează expresia artistică contemporană.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronz

Darkness and Light Afiș a câștigat A' Design Award de Bronz, o recunoaștere extrem de prestigioasă acordată designurilor remarcabile care se disting prin creativitate, ingeniozitate și istețime. Câștigătorii Bronzului sunt artefacte din plin pricepute și izbitor de creative, care atestă experiența vastă, imaginația și resursele designerilor lor. Se așteaptă ca Darkness and Light Afiș să fie un obiect foarte apreciat, admirat și prețuit, remarcabil de profesionist și inovator. Acest design câștigător al A' Design Award de Bronz încorporează cele mai bune practici din artă, știință, design și tehnologie și este excelent prin atenția la detalii. Darkness and Light Afiș satisface splendid nevoile, atinge dorințele, vrăjește sentimentele și stârnește curiozitatea.

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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