“Wake-up time” Formed with Tōso and Polychromy

About the Artwork

Tōso Over Wooden Core with Polychromy
The doll is formed with tōso over a wooden core. Japanese traditional paper is pasted, and the process of applying whitewash and polishing is repeated.
For the final touch, purple natural mineral pigment is applied and gold powder is sprinkled to express dawn.

I made this around my 20th year of making tōso dolls when I was at my turning point. I completed this doll after much trial and error.
I expressed the wakening of my inner self.

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Description

• Category
  Dolls
• Dimensions
  H 33.0 x W 20.0 x D 16.0 cm
• Year of creation
  2015
• Rarity
  Unique

Techniques Used

Tōso dolls

Tōso dolls (tōso ningyō) are made of a modeling compound called tōso (a mixture of paulownia sawdust and paste) attached to a core of solid paulownia. Tōso can be freely fashioned while soft to produce all manner of forms. The molded forms are thoroughly dried before use to ensure that they won’t warp.

Saishiki

“Coloring.” Paint is applied directly to the body of the doll.

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Awards received

• The 62nd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2015)
• Japan Kōgei Association Chairman's Award