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 30th Various Works Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2025)
Exhibition of various crafts including cloisonné enamel work, glasswork, ink stone carving, hardstone carving, kirikane cut foil embellishing and sunagowork etc.
Introducing awarded artworks that have been strictly judged and selected from the newest works of artists with unique characteristics in various fields.
CATEGORIES
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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
