Box with design in makie. “Japanese lady slipper orchid in the sunshine filtering through foliage”

H 20.2 x W 27.1 x D 14.2 cm,Year.2023
Not for Sale
Commission work, check artworks available for purchase, etc.

Keiji Onihira

1973 -
  • Lacquerware
  • Price Range Please Inquire
  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 4

Description

  • Category
    Lacquerware
  • Materials
    Great green turban shell, South sea abalone shell (tamamushi shell), Egg shell
  • Dimensions
    H 20.2 x W 27.1 x D 14.2 cm
  • Year presented
    2023
  • Rarity
    Unique
  • Paulownia Box
    Included
  • Artist Signature
    Signed (name of artwork, paulownia box)

Techniques Used

Maki-e

Maki-e (literally “sprinkled pictures”) is a representative lacquerware technique that originated in Japan around 1,200 years ago. Maki-e is done by painting lacquer motifs on the surface of a piece using a fine brush and then sprinkling gold powder onto the lacquer before it hardens, producing luxurious decorations.

Awards received

  • The 70th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2023)
  • 70th Anniversary Award

Comment on Award

First of all, I would like to thank all the judges and evaluators that discovered my work. The Japanese lady slipper orchid is an endangered species and precious wildflower that is difficult to grow. I tried to express the dignified appearance of the flower blooming quietly under the sunlight filtering through the trees.
I overlapped myself as a lacquerware artist, having difficulties to make a living from producing lacquerware with worries about my current situation, with the fragile flower and made this piece at this timing. Encouraged by this award, with health first, both physically and mentally, I will continue to do my best.
(from the Japan Kōgei Association newsletter)

photo Box with design in makie. “Japanese lady slipper orchid in the sunshine filtering through foliage”
Box with design in makie. “Japanese lady slipper orchid in the sunshine filtering through foliage” Keiji Onihira
Not for Sale