FEATURED ARTISTS
Mina Okui
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Creating Pure Lacquer Art that Empathize with Our Hearts
Lacquer artist Mina Okui creates forms freely using the dry lacquer technique where layers of hemp cloth and lacquer are applied to make the base form. Okui's artwork, with gentle curves and smooth and glossy lacquer that brings out the charm of the forms, has received many awards including the Japan Kōgei Association President Award at the 64th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition in 2017. In 2020, she received the Medal with Purple Ribbon, a medal awarded to those who have made distinguished contribution in the art field, and gathered much attention. Okui says, "I want to create beautiful forms that make people feel comfortable. " Her artworks that empathize with our hearts charm many of her fans in Japan and overseas.
AWARDED ARTWORKS
The 71st Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2024)
The largest exhibition in Japan where the beauty and techniques of Japanese crafts gather. Introducing awarded ceramics, textiles, lacquerware, metalwork, wood and bamboo work, dolls, and other various works that have been strictly judged and selected.
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Ceramics Artists & Artworks Technique
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Textiles Artists & Artworks Technique
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Lacquerware Artists & Artworks Technique
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Metalwork Artists & Artworks Technique
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Wood and Bamboo Artists & Artworks Technique
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Dolls Artists & Artworks Technique
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Glasswork Artists & Artworks Technique
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Cloisonné enamel work Artists & Artworks Technique
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Kirikane Artists & Artworks Technique
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Hardstone carving Artists & Artworks Technique
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Inkstone carving Artists & Artworks Technique
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Sunagowork Artists & Artworks Technique
