FEATURED ARTISTS
Tadashi Shimode
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Carrying On the Techniques and Spirit of Kaga Makie
Lacquer artist Tadashi Shimode, a rightful successor to Kaga Makie, studied under makie artist, First Generation Ikko Kiyose, and mastered his advanced techniques. With the robust and meticulous makie techniques nurtured in the prosperous Kaga Domain (current Kanazawa) culture at the base, he creates artwork that fuses classical aesthetics with modern sensibility. Engaging with the materials with sincerity and creating the artwork one step at a time, his artwork possesses undeniable dignity and an elegant presence. When making his artwork, he wants to emotionally support those who see his work. He says, "I would think it was worth making my artwork if a person thought he was 'saved' by my artwork." He continues to pursue creating artwork that touches people's hearts.
AWARDED ARTWORKS
The 43rd Lacquerware Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2025)
The largest lacquerware exhibition in Japan.
Introducing awarded artworks that have been strictly judged and selected from the newest works of lacquerware artists who have mastered high-level lacquerware techniques passed down for generations, such as maki-e and mother-of-pearl inlay (raden).
EVENTS
The 60th Textiles Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
The 66th Ishikawa Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
The 69th Chūgoku Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
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