Darkness and Light Iphosta by Chihiro Otsuki

Darkness and Light Iphosta by Chihiro Otsuki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award in Igrafikhi Competition Category.

IbhulonziIgrafikhi· 2024

Darkness and Light Iphosta

by Chihiro Otsuki

Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Winner in Igrafikhi Category

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The Design

About Darkness and Light Iphosta

Ubumnyama Nokukhanya yiphosta eyenzelwe umbukiso mayelana nemibhalo yasendulo yaseJapane. Iphosta ihlanganisa ubuciko be-lacquer nokupenda ngamafutha, imvelo nobuntu, isitayela sakudala nesesimanje. Uhlobo lwamagama luxhumanisa imisebenzi yababili babadwebi nemibhalo yasendulo egcinwe yisikhungo socwaningo. Ikhasi eliphrintiwe lilinganiselwa ku-515 ngo-728 amamilimitha futhi likhiqizwa nge-UV offset printing kusetshenziswa uyinki wemifino ephepheni eliqinisekiswe yi-Forest Stewardship Council. Umklamo ubonisa ukuthi isiko lasendulo nezincwadi kubumba kanjani ukuzibonakalisa kobuciko namuhla.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award

Darkness and Light Iphosta iwinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile kakhulu okunikezwa imiklamo ephawulekayo eyehlukaniswa ukudala, ubuhlakani nobukhali bengqondo. Abawinile beBhulonzi yimisebenzi enobuchule obukhulu nedala ngokumangalisayo eqinisekisa isipiliyoni esibanzi, umcabango nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Darkness and Light Iphosta ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo, enobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu ebuciko, esayensi, ekuklameni nasebuchwepheshe futhi uhamba phambili ngenxa yokunaka kwawo imininingwane. Darkness and Light Iphosta iyanelisa izidingo ngokumangalisayo, ithinta izifiso, iheha imizwa futhi ikhanga ukufuna ukwazi.

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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