Susumu Kono

1969 -
  • Hardstone carving
  • Public Collections : Imperial Household Agency etc.
  • Price Range $7,000 or more
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  • Category
    Hardstone carving
  • Techniques
    Hardstone carving
  • Born
    1969 -
  • Based in
    Yamanashi
  • Membership
    Full member, Japan Kogei Association
    Traditional Craftsman designated by the Traditional Crafts Industry Promotion Association Foundation
    Master Craftsman of Yamanashi
    Yamanashi Jewelry Master
Susumu Kono

Style

Producing many pieces with symmetrical designs using natural motifs.

Biography

  • 1992
    Studied under his father Michihito Kono
  • 2003
    Designated as Traditional Craftsman by the Traditional Crafts Industry Promotion Association Foundation and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry
  • 2016
    Vice Chairman and Manager of the Crystal Art Sculpture Cooperative Association (up to now)
  • 2018
    Becomes Full Member of the Japan Kōgei Association
    Designated as Master Craftsman of Yamanashi by the Governor of Yamanashi
  • 2021
    Designated as Yamanashi Jewelry Master

Awards

  • 2005
    Received the Honorary Mention at the JJA Jewellery Design Awards
  • 2013
    Received the Japan Kōgei Association Award at the 24th Other Crafts Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
  • 2015
    Received the Japan Kōgei Association Award at the 25th Other Crafts Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
  • 2021
    Received the Incentive Award at the 61st East Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
    Received the Japan Kōgei Association Award at the 28th Other Crafts Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
  • <Other>
    Received the Kanto Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Director General Award 5 times, the Governor Award, Mayor Award etc, several times at the Crystal Sculpture New Works Exhibition

Public Collections

  • Imperial Household Agency
  • Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art

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