Darkness and Light 海报 by Chihiro Otsuki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award 銅獎 in 平面設計 Competition Category.

銅平面· 2024

Darkness and Light 海报

by Chihiro Otsuki

A' Design Award 銅獎 Winner in 平面 Category

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The Design

About Darkness and Light 海报

《暗與光》係一張為日本古典文學展覽而創作嘅海報。呢張海報結合咗漆藝同油畫、自然同人文、古典同現代嘅風格。版面設計透過排版手法，將兩位藝術家嘅作品同研究機構所收藏嘅古典文獻連繫埋一齊。印刷成品尺寸為515 x 728毫米，採用UV平版印刷技術，以植物油墨印製於獲森林管理委員會（FSC）認證嘅紙張上。呢個設計展現咗古典文化同書籍係點樣塑造現今嘅藝術表達方式。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銅獎

Darkness and Light 海报是 A' Design Award 銅獎得主，這是授予以創造力、獨創性和敏銳見長的傑出設計的極具聲望的認可。銅獎得主是技藝嫻熟、創意驚人的作品，印證了其設計師豐富的經驗、想像力與機智。預計Darkness and Light 海报將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的物品，兼具顯著的專業性與創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銅獎的設計融入藝術、科學、設計和技術領域的最佳實踐，並因注重細節而出類拔萃。Darkness and Light 海报出色地滿足需求，觸動渴望，迷住情感，並吸引好奇心。

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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