Yuji Okado Octagonal box with design in makie. “Moonlight”
- Lacquerware
- H 19.8 x W 18.0 x D 18.0 cm
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| Category | Lacquerware |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | H 19.8 x W 18.0 x D 18.0 cm |
| Exhibition | The 61st Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2014) |
| Awards | MEXT Award |
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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.
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Mother-of-pearl inlay (Raden)
Mother-of-pearl inlay (Raden) is a decorative technique that uses the iridescent inner layer of abalone shell, turban shell, pearl oyster shell, or other mollusk shells. The technique came to Japan from China 1,300 years ago, and pieces featuring mother-of-pearl inlay are included among the artifacts at the Shōsōin Repository in Nara.
Yuji Okado
I use motifs of natural scenery that I've seen in the mountains or by the sea which I have been moved by for my designs. I create my artwork with makie techniques as well as my original ideas, using raden (mother-of-pearl), gold and silver powder, and other various material.