Small chest of drawers of zelkova wood finished in wiped urushi
- Wood and Bamboo
- Presented in 2018
- H 19.6 x W 29.5 x D 14.8 cm
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| Category | Wood and Bamboo |
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| Year Presented | 2018 |
| Dimensions | H 19.6 x W 29.5 x D 14.8 cm |
| Exhibition | The 65th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition |
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Wood joinery
In wood joinery (sashimono), wood boards are cut into panels with care to how the grain patterns will fit together in the final piece. The wooden panels are then cut or carved to create interlocking joints. These joints, which are the key feature of wood joinery, make it possible to connect boards at right angles to produce boxes and other articles. Wood joinery is assembled without the use of nails or any other metal hardware.
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Wiped lacquer finish
Wiped lacquer (fuki urushi) is a wood-finishing technique consisting of a thin coat of lacquer. The lacquer is applied with a spatula or brush, rubbed in with a cotton cloth, and then wiped away using washi paper or clean fabric. Repeating the process numerous times produces a finish that brings out the wood’s grain and texture.
Masato Ichikawa
Producing mainly wood joinery items. I produce my artwork to make the most of the beauty of wood. Recently, I am not only focusing on wood grain and wooden features but also on colors. I am trying to add colors to the mainly brown woodwork by adding marquetry inlays of different colors.