FEATURED ARTISTS
Seizo Kawaguchi
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$1,000 - 13,000
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Creating Forms and Beauty of Wood Grain with Hollowed-out Woodwork
Hollowed-out woodwork is made by carving a block of wood with chisels and planes. Using the hollowing technique, woodwork artist Seizo Kawaguchi produces woodwork of various forms, making the most of the beautiful wood grains. Kawaguchi has been awarded at many traditional craft exhibitions. In 2021, he received the grand award, MEXT Award at the Wood and Bamboo Traditional Kōgei Exhibition where the artwork of woodwork artists representing Japan, including Living National Treasures, are gathered. In 2020, he received the Medal with Purple Ribbon, a medal awarded to those who have made contributions in the art field. Kawaguchi's woodworks with beautiful forms and wood grains with more character added by finishing with wiped urushi, charms those who see them with their lively looks.
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.