Osamu Mizuyachi

1969 -
  • Lacquerware
  • Awarded 4 times at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
  • Price Range $10,000 - 20,000
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    • Category
      Lacquerware
    • Techniques
      Chinkin
    • Born
      1969 -
    • Based in
      Ishikawa
    • Membership
      Full member, Japan Kogei Association
      Manager of the Japan Kōgei Association Ishikawa Branch
      Full Member of the Japan Cultural Property Lacquer Association
      Assistant Lecturer at the Wajima Urushi Art Technical Training Center

    About the Artist

    Using Chinkin Techniques to Depict Scenes of Noto

    Lacquer artist Osamu Mizuyachi specializes in the chinkin technique where dots and lines are carved on the lacquered surface and gold leaf or gold powder is applied on the carvings. His designs are inspired by the nature of Noto, and his art style is serene and poetic. His artworks made with his unique sensibility and outstanding skills are evaluated as highly artistic pieces. In 2023, he received the Grand Award, MEXT Award at the 40th Lacquerware Traditional Kōgei Exhibition, and gained much attention. Mizuyachi's artworks that are both delicate and artistic, captivate the hearts of those who see them.

    Style

    I am very happy to be able to create lacquer art using urushi lacquer that has had a deep connection with humans since ancient times. I design the thoughts that I feel through nature and try to use the best techniques to complete my artwork.

    Biography

    • 1969
      Born in Hosu County, Ishikawa Prefecture
    • 1989
      Graduated from the Special Course at the Ishikawa Prefectural Institute of Wajima Lacquer Arts
      Studied under Kazuo Yamagishi
    • 1992
      Graduated from the Chinkin Course at the Ishikawa Prefectural Institute of Wajima Lacquer Arts
    • 1996
      Selected for the Ishikawa Contemporary Arts Exhibition for the first time
    • 1997
      Selected for the Ishikawa Traditional Kōgei Exhibition for the first time
    • 2000
      Selected for the Lacquerware Traditional Kōgei Exhibition for the first time
    • 2004
      Selected for the Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition for the first time
    • 2008
      Becomes Full Member of the Japan Kōgei Association
    • 2010
      Participated in the Agency for Cultural Affairs' Support Program for the Development of Artistic Talent
    • 2018
      Submitted artwork to the "URUSHI Tradition and Innovation" Exhibition

    Awards

    • 1992
      Graduation work awarded the Japan Urushi Association President Award
    • 1999
      Received Second Prize at the 55th Ishikawa Contemporary Arts Exhibition
    • 2001
      Received the Ishikawa Governor Award at the 42nd Ishikawa Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
    • 2002
      Received the Honorable Mention Award at the 58th Ishikawa Contemporary Arts Exhibition
    • 2008
      Received the Japan Kōgei Association Incentive Award at the 55th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
    • 2011
      Received the MOA Museum of Art Award at the 28th Lacquerware Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
    • 2015
      Received the MOA Museum of Art Award at the 32nd Lacquerware Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
    • 2023
      Received the MEXT Award at the 40th Lacquerware Traditional Kōgei Exhibition

    Public Collections

    • Wajima Museum of Urushi Art
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