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Horyukaku Sawirku by Nico Aihara

Horyukaku Sawirku by Nico Aihara is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Garaafigga, Sawir-gacmeedka iyo Isgaarsiinta Muuqaalka Competition Category.


NaxaasGaraafig· 2023

Horyukaku Sawirku

by Nico Aihara

Client: Nico Aihara

Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Garaafig Category

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The Design

About Horyukaku Sawirku

Dhiirigelinta sawiradu waxay ka yimaadeen suugaanta Jaban ee caadiga ah Nanso Satomi Hakkenden. Horyukaku waa goob caan ka ah Kabuki. Mawduuca naqshaduhu waa is-waafajinta naqshadaha Japan ee dhaqanka iyo Yurub. Qaababka dhaqanka ee Jabbaan ayaa la sawiray iyadoo lagu daray qaababka Art Nouveau iyo Art Deco. Rinjiyeynta gacmeed ee ugu horeysay ayaa la sameeyay ka dibna lagu midabeeyay Photoshop si loogu dhawaado tayada naqshadda canabka ee dhabta ah. In kasta oo dadka arka naqshadda ayan ku noolayn waagaas, waxay dareemi karaan aqoon iyo rabitaan.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award

Horyukaku Sawirku waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf sare leh oo la siiyo naqshado aan caadi ahayn oo lagu garto hal-abuur, hal-abuur cusub iyo caqli. Guuleystayaasha Naxaasta waa shaqooyin xirfad buuxda leh iyo hal-abuur yaab leh oo xaqiijiya khibrad weyn, male-awaal iyo kartida naqshadeeyayaashooda. Horyukaku Sawirku waa walax la filayo inay noqoto mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, xirfad cad leh oo hal-abuur cusub leh. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu ku darsadaa hab-dhaqanno ugu wanaagsan farshaxanka, sayniska, naqshadaynta iyo tignoolajiyada wuxuuna ku fiican yahay dhawrista tafaasiisha. Horyukaku Sawirku si fiican ayay u buuxisaa baahiyaha, taabataa rabitaannada, soo jiidataa dareenka kicinayaanna xiisaha aqoonta.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
The theme of designs are harmony of traditional Japanese and European designs.
Traditional Japanese motifs were drawn by incorporating the styles of Art Nouveau and Art Deco.
The flowers drawn on the frame are peony and plum, which are often used in traditional Japanese patterns.
It is also based on the commercial design of the Meiji and Taisho eras in Japan (1868-1926).
During this period, many excellent designs inspired by European design were produced in Japan.
Dimensions & Packaging
Data size : 4556 x 6891 pixel, 600dpi, RGB.
It can be printed on paper of any size.
Tags
samurai, traditional, Japanese art, kimono, kabuki, fantasy, vintage, classic,
Production Technology
These works is produced through a unique process.First hand-drawn painting was made and then colored in Photoshop. This way makes it possible to get closer to the quality of a real vintage design.
Design Challenge
The kimono is intricately turned over to show that wind is blowing on a high place.trails of blood indicate heavy fighting.It was hard to draw them, however they create a dramatic effect.
Research
A clear outline like an ukiyo-e.
It also creates a taste like an old Western picture book.
Inspiration
Inspiration for the illustrations come from Japanese classic literature Nanso Satomi Hakkenden.This work depicts a scene where the cornered hero fights on the castle Horyukaku.He is desperately climbing on the roof to survive.A popular scene in Kabuki.
Japanese classical literature is becoming unfamiliar even to the Japanese.However, its charm has not faded even today.
Project Duration
The project started in January 2019 and finished in April 2019.
Operation Flow
This illustration can attract people's attention and lead them to a world of fantasy. It may also be an opportunity to come into contact with classical literature.
Image Credits
Image #1-5 : Illustrator / Aihara Nico

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