TAMAI Shinya Artist Nihon-ga

Shinya TAMAI Tamai was born in 1994 in Aichi, Japan. He majors in Japanese painting in Aichi Art University. He is a young emerging artist in the Japanese painting world. His painting follows traditional Nihon-ga (Japanese painting) techniques. The base is Washi Japanese paper which is still produced in many regions in Japan. The colouring… More TAMAI Shinya Artist Nihon-ga

Wajima Mihon-wan: the design sample bowls

Wajima mihon-wan  Wajima lacquer ware is known for its toughness. The base wood is thin like a paper, even the light comes through. To enforce the edge, they cover it with cloth, layer a paste of ji-no-ko powder and lacquer, and polish. The repetition of varnish and polish, all the processes can reach 129. It takes months to a year… More Wajima Mihon-wan: the design sample bowls

Fujino Seiichiro -Urushi lacquer artist-

Fujino Sēichiro – Urushi expressionist – Fujino, Sēichiro is young, established lacquer artist who lives in Ishikawa prefecture in Japan. Fujino says “I realize that surface of URUSHI has the strong symbolism. I believe that the surface is based on climate and convention of nation. I’m aiming to make works that have original and modern… More Fujino Seiichiro -Urushi lacquer artist-