Yuko Okahara
- Metalwork
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Price Range
Under $3,000
Info
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- CategoryMetalwork
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TechniquesMetal inlay
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Born1947 -
- Based inShizuoka
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MembershipFull member, Japan Kogei Association

Style
Trying to make modern and fun artwork using traditional Japanese engraving techniques on gold, silver, copper and alloy.
Biography
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1968Started metal engraving
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1983Studied under Satsuo Ando, metalwork artist specializing in Japanese swords (– 1989)
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1993Studied under metalwork artist Seisei Asai
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1995Selected for the 25th Metalwork Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
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1996Selected for the 36th Traditional Kōgei New Works Exhibition
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1997Selected for the 44th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
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1998Submitted to metal engraving group exhibition Kinkokai at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store
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2006Submitted to Metalwork 4 Person Exhibition at Tamagawa Takashimaya
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Submitted to several other group exhibitions
Awards
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2011Received the Commissioner of the Agency for Cultural Affairs Award at the 40th Metalwork Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
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2013Received the Incentive Award at the 53rd East Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
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2018Received the Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Center Award at the 47th Metalwork Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
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2022Received the Incentive Award at the 69th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
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2023Received the Incentive Award at the 63rd East Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition