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Darkness and Light Poster by Chihiro Otsuki

Darkness and Light Poster by Chihiro Otsuki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award in Girafiki, Mifananidzo neKutaurirana kweMeso Competition Category.


BronziGirafiki· 2024

Darkness and Light Poster

by Chihiro Otsuki

Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award Winner in Girafiki Category

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The Design

About Darkness and Light Poster

Rima neChiedza ipoutu yakagadzirirwa muongororo webhuku dzekare dzeJapan. Poutu iyi inosanganisa unyanzvi hwelacquer nemipendero yemafuta, zvakasikwa nevanhu, mimhanzi yekare neyemazuva ano. Mavara ekunyora anobatanidza mabasa evanyanzvi vaviri nezvinyorwa zvekare zvinochengetwa nechikoro chetsvakurudzo. Peji rakadhindwa rinoyera 515 kusvika ku728 millimita uye rakagadzirwa neUV offset printing ichishandisa inki yemiriwo pamapepa akatendwa neForest Stewardship Council. Dhizaini iyi inoratidza kuti tsika dzekare nemabhuku zvinovaka sei kuratidzwa kwehunyanzvi mazuva ano.

The Recognition

About the Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award

Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award wakahwinwa ne Darkness and Light Poster, rukudzo rwakakwirira kwazvo runopiwa kumadhizaini akasiyana anozivikanwa nekugadzira, njere nekungwara. Vakunda veBronzi mabasa ane unyanzvi hwakakwana uye kugadzira kunoshamisa kunosimbisa ruzivo rukuru, pfungwa nehunyanzvi hwevagadziri vawo. Darkness and Light Poster inotarisirwa kuva chinhu chinokudzwa kwazvo, chinoremekedzwa uye chinodiwa, chine hunyanzvi hunoonekwa uye zvitsva. Dhizaini iyi yakahwina Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award inosanganisa maitiro akanakisa muhunyanzvi, sayenzi, dhizaini netekinoroji uye yakasiyana nekutarisisa zvidiki. Darkness and Light Poster inogutsa zvinodiwa zvakanaka, inobata zvishuvo, inokwezva manzwiro uye inomutsa kuda kuziva.

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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