FEATURED ARTISTS
Hyoetsu Miki IV
Shaping the Beauty of Lacquer and Light Where Tradition and Innovation Intersect
Hyoetsu Miki, who carries on the lineage of Kyo-nuri (Kyoto-style lacquerware) for the fourth generation in Kyoto, delicately manipulates sabi—a mixture of raw urushi lacquer and clay powder—with a spatula to gracefully depict soft overlapping waves and the quietly shifting shadows of light on the lacquer surface. He is a highly talented artist who has won numerous prestigious awards, including the Konosuke Matsushita Memorial Award at the Kinki Traditional Kōgei Exhibition. Respecting traditional techniques while never being bound by them, he cherishes the belief of creating what he truly believes in. His unique artistic world is garnering attention both in Japan and overseas.
AWARDED ARTWORKS
The 43rd Lacquerware Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2025)
The largest lacquerware exhibition in Japan.
Introducing awarded artworks that have been strictly judged and selected from the newest works of lacquerware artists who have mastered high-level lacquerware techniques passed down for generations, such as maki-e and mother-of-pearl inlay (raden).
EVENTS
The 54th Metalwork Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
CATEGORIES
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Ceramics Artists & Artworks Technique
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Textiles Artists & Artworks Technique
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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
