FEATURED ARTISTS
Shozo Kitaoka
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Kagawa Lacquerware Created with Delicate Gradations
Lacquer artist Shozo Kitaoka studied the techniques of Kagawa Lacquerware under Living National Treasure Kodo Otomaru. He received the Grand Award, MEXT Award at the 42nd Lacquerware Traditional KÅgei Exhibition where the leading lacquer artists in Japan gather. Kitaoka's specialty is carved lacquer, a traditional technique where color lacquer is applied hundreds of times and carved to create patterns and delicate color gradation. He also continues to try new forms of expression that cannot be seen in traditional carved lacquer. He applies coats of lacquer by tapping and stippling the lacquer to create softer colors. Kitaoka has been invited to submit his artworks to exhibitions abroad in the past, and is highly evaluated in Japan and overseas.
AWARDED ARTWORKS
The 71st Japan Traditional KÅgei Exhibition (2024)
The largest exhibition in Japan where the beauty and techniques of Japanese crafts gather. Introducing awarded ceramics, textiles, lacquerware, metalwork, wood and bamboo work, dolls, and other various works that have been strictly judged and selected.
CATEGORIES
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Ceramics Artists & Artworks Technique
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Textiles Artists & Artworks Technique
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Lacquerware Artists & Artworks Technique
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Metalwork Artists & Artworks Technique
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Wood and Bamboo Artists & Artworks Technique
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Dolls Artists & Artworks Technique
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Glasswork Artists & Artworks Technique
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Cloisonné enamel work Artists & Artworks Technique
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Kirikane Artists & Artworks Technique
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Hardstone carving Artists & Artworks Technique
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Inkstone carving Artists & Artworks Technique
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Sunagowork Artists & Artworks Technique
