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Living National TreasureUrushi (lacquer) artistKazumi MuroseVIEW MOREUrushi (lacquer) artistKazumi Murose
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ProfileAn urushi (Japanese lacquer) artist, as well as a conservator and surveyor of urushi collections around the world. He is designated Living National Treasure, a government accolade recognizing individuals who contribute to preservation of Japan’s oldest traditions.
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Thoughts on ON-KO-CHI-SHINWe feel as if we are entering an entirely new world by encapsulating the 1000-year history of kogei into the digital art of NFT. Skills are intangible yet proudly passed down for generations and are now being reborn into something no one has ever imagined. As we observe the resemblance between traditional kogei and contemporary NFT, we hope this will be a great opportunity for one to discover the kogei world of continuum innovation.
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Living National TreasureSome-ori (textile) artistYoshinori TsuchiyaVIEW MORESome-ori (textile) artistYoshinori Tsuchiya
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Profile"Born in Gifu Prefecture in 1954. After graduating from Kyoto International College of Art, he studied under Fukumi Shimura (a holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property, “Tsumugi”) and Takeshi Kitamura (a holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property, “Tatenishiki” and “Ra”).
Awarded Medal with Purple Ribbon in 2009, and in the following year, was recognized as a holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property of "Monsha". In 2021, he held a solo exhibition “The Beauty of Yoshinori Tsuchiya” (Shinoda Toko Art Space, Seki city). -
Thoughts on ON-KO-CHI-SHIN“Retain the past elegance and conform to the present.“ As stated in the preface from the book Yuzen Hiinagata, each of our art pieces demonstrates respect for tradition while attempting to portray the latest concept. Through the “ON-KO-CHI-SHIN” project, we hope you enjoy the world of fantasy and that it expands and deepen your imagination.
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Jiki (porcelain) artistIwao ShinnoVIEW MOREJiki (porcelain) artistIwao Shinno
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ProfileMy first experience with pottery was at an oriental ceramics exhibition in college. I remember being not only fascinated but also touched and it ultimately encouraged me to pursue a career in it.
My work primarily consists of producing celadon and white porcelain. I specifically use the Tsuiji technique, which entails transforming clay into slip and brushing multiple layers to create lines that best display unique figurative expressions.
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What is “Living National Treasure”?
The Japanese Cultural Properties Protection Law defines "Intangible Cultural Properties" as stage arts, music, craft techniques, and other intangible cultural assets that possess high historical or artistic value to the country. The individuals who have achieved advanced mastery of the technique as the holder of that Important Intangible Cultural Property are nominated as "Living National Treasure." There are only 116 people considered "Living National Treasure" in Japan.