FEATURED ARTISTS
Kazumori Takada
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Dolls Made with Techniques Developed from Buddha Statue Carving
Kazumori Takada developed his skills in restoring cultural properties such as Buddha statue carvings and festival floats in his hometown Takayama, Gifu, and currently works as a doll artist in Ishikawa prefecture. He came under the spotlight when he received the Prince Takamatsu Memorial Award at the 68th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition in 2021. He forms dolls freely using tōso (a mixture of paulownia sawdust and paste) on a wooden core. His dolls, with delicate clothing and a storytelling aspect as if capturing a moment of a person's movement, is highly evaluated in Japan and overseas.
AWARDED ARTWORKS
The 52nd Metalwork Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2024)
The largest metalwork exhibition in Japan.
Introducing awarded artworks that have been strictly judged and selected from the newest works of metalwork artists with traditional metalwork techniques such as casting, hammer forming and chisel work.
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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
