Kanshitsu oval tray. “Orbit”
- Lacquerware
- Presented in 2022
- H 6.2 x W 44.0 x D 27.3 cm
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I have been interested in planets since my childhood and used the planetary orbit as a motif for this piece.
| Category | Lacquerware |
|---|---|
| Year Presented | 2022 |
| Dimensions | H 6.2 x W 44.0 x D 27.3 cm |
| Exhibition | The 69th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition |
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Dry lacquer
For works of dry lacquer (kanshitsu), first a clay form is created and plaster is used to take a mold of the form. Next, repeated layers of hemp cloth and lacquer are applied to the mold until they are built up to the desired thickness. Finally, the mold is removed and additional coats of lacquer are applied to finish the piece. The hemp fibers are strengthened when the lacquer bonds with them, making dry lacquer an excellent technique for creating sturdy forms with a significant degree of freedom.
Fumihiko Arakawa
I makes the best use of the lacquer’s natural luster, and finishes with nuritate (the practice of applying a finishing coat of lacquer and allowing it to harden without polishing). I then applies decoration using gold and silver wires.