Darkness and Light Póòsítà by Chihiro Otsuki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Àwòrán, Àpèjúwe àti Ìbánisọ̀rọ̀ Ojú-Ìwòran Competition Category.
IdẹÀwòrán· 2024
Darkness and Light Póòsítà
Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award Winner in Àwòrán Category
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About Darkness and Light Póòsítà
Dúdú àti Ìmọ́lẹ̀ jẹ́ póòsítà tí a ṣẹ̀dá fún ìfihàn kan lórí àwọn ìwé àkànṣe àdáyébá ti Japan. Póòsítà náà so iṣẹ́ ọnà lacquer àti kíkun epo pọ̀, ìsedale àti ẹ̀dá ènìyàn, àwọn ọ̀nà àtijọ́ àti ti òde òní pọ̀. Ọ̀nà kíkọ àkọlé so àwọn iṣẹ́ àwọn ọ̀mọ̀wé-ọnà méjì pọ̀ mọ́ àwọn ọ̀rọ̀ àkànṣe tí ilé-iṣẹ́ ìwádìí náà pa mọ́. Ìwé tí a tẹ̀ jẹ́ 515 sí 728 milimítà ní ìwọ̀n, a sì ṣe é pẹ̀lú ọ̀nà tẹ̀wé UV offset, pẹ̀lú inki ewéko, lórí bébà tí Ìgbìmọ̀ Alábòójútó Igbó (Forest Stewardship Council) fọwọ́sí. Àpẹrẹ yìí fi bí àṣà àtijọ́ àti àwọn ìwé ṣe ń ṣàkóso ìfihàn iṣẹ́ ọnà lóde òní hàn.
The Recognition
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award
Darkness and Light Póòsítà jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí gan-an tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó tayọ tí wọ́n yàtọ̀ nípasẹ̀ ìṣẹ̀dá, àrékérekè àti ọgbọ́n inú. Àwọn olùborí Idẹ jẹ́ àwọn ohun èlò tó ní ìjáfáfá gan-an tí wọ́n sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá tó yani lẹ́nu tí wọ́n ń ṣe ẹ̀rí ìrírí gbígbòòrò, ìrònú àti ọgbọ́n àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Darkness and Light Póòsítà yóò jẹ́ ohun tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó jẹ́ ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ nínú iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ jọ, ó sì tayọ nítorí àfiyèsí rẹ̀ sí àwọn àlàyé kékeré. Darkness and Light Póòsítà ń tẹ́ àwọn ohun tí a nílò lọ́rùn lọ́nà àgbàyanu, ó ń fọwọ́ kan àwọn ìfẹ́ inú, ó ń gbà ọkàn ó sì ń fa ìfẹ́ láti mọ̀ mọ́ra.
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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