Yasunori Sakamoto
Box with design in makie and chinkin. “Noctilucence”
- Lacquerware
- Presented in 2016
- H 15.5 x W 30.0 x D 15.6 cm
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| Category | Lacquerware |
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| Year Presented | 2016 |
| Dimensions | H 15.5 x W 30.0 x D 15.6 cm |
| Exhibition | The 63th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition |
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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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Chinkin
For chinkin (“sunken gold”), a chisel or knife is used to incise lines and dots into a lacquered surface. Gold leaf or fine gold powder is then inlaid into the grooves, creating a fine and delicate design.
Yasunori Sakamoto
I think of the scenes that I saw as a young boy and arrange them as designs for my artwork.