Yasunori Suto
- Lacquerware
- Awarded 12 times at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
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Price Range
$3,500 - 10,000
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- CategoryLacquerware
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TechniquesMaki-e, Dry lacquer, Metal sheet inlay, Mother-of-pearl inlay (Raden)
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Born1955 -
- Based inFukushima
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MembershipFull member, Japan Kogei Association
Chairman of the Aizu Lacquerware Techniques Preservation Society
About the Artist
The Form of a Quiet Prayer
Lacquer artist Yasunori Suto received the grand award, MEXT Award, at the 43rd Lacquerware Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2026) where the top lacquer artists in Japan gather. Suto creates unique, beautiful pieces by combining graphical, geometric patterns using makie and metal sheet inlay with designs of delicate layers of light on dry lacquer bases formed freely by hardening hemp cloth with urushi lacquer. At the base of his artwork is his Catholic faith, and the forms hold a tranquil space for prayer.
Style
I produce my artwork using techniques and material that have been passed down for generations locally. I also try to use local items for my designs.
Biography
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1979Graduated from Musashino Art University, College of Art and Design, Department of Entertainment Design (current Department of Scenography, Display and Fashion Design), Display Design major
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2019Dedicated the "Tamenuri Chalice with Cherry Tree Foliage Design in Makie" to the Pope in commemoration of his visit to Japan
Awards
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1992Received the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education Award at the 33rd Traditional Kōgei New Works Exhibition
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1998Received the Asahi Shimbun Award at the 39th Traditional Kōgei New Works Exhibition
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2016Received the MOA Museum of Art Award at the 34th Lacquerware Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
Received the Tohoku Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Director General Award -
2020Received the Japan Kōgei Association President Award at the 67th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
Received the Takamatsu Art Museum Award at the 38th Lacquerware Traditional Kōgei Exhibition -
2022Received the MOA Museum of Art Award at the 39th Lacquerware Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
Received the Japan Kōgei Association Important Intangible Cultural Property Holder Award at the 69th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition -
2024Asahi Shimbun Award, 42nd Lacquerware Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
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2025MEXT Award, 43rd Lacquerware Traditional Kōgei Exhibition