FEATURED ARTISTS
Takashi Tomono
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$5,000 - 14,000
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A Peaceful World of Red and Black
Lacquerware artist Takashi Tomono graduated from the Ishikawa Prefectural Wajima Urushi Art Technical Training Center where many lacquerware artists study, and then studied under Living National Treasure Kunie Komori. Tomono has been awarded several times since his first award in 2015, the Asahi Shimbun Award at the Lacquerware Traditional Kōgei Exhibition where the top level lacquerware artists gather, and received the grand award, MEXT Award, at the 41st Lacquerware Traditional Kōgei Exhibition this year. His artwork is known for the glossy texture of urushi lacquer and the color contrast of red and black. He succeeds the tradition of urushi lacquer that has been passed down for generations in Japan. The young artist, creating lacquerware to convey the charm of lacquer art to the next generation, is gathering much attention.
AWARDED ARTWORKS
The 70th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2023)
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.