3rd Wave of Inspiration
Since 2003
The Omote 3D Shashin Kan (“Shashin Kan” is translated “photo booth”) that produces miniature human replicas. A brainchild of Tokyo-New York creative company PARTY, Omote 3D is currently running a pop-up store in the hip Tokyo neighborhood of Harajuku, at the Eyre of Gyre shopping mall. Please read the full interview with Omote 3D founder Masashi Kawamura on Wallpaper*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POx6eWOr97I&feature=share
ONEQ is an illustrator mixing Japanese and American art styles when dealing with manga designs. "I was born in 1981 in the city of Kumamoto on Japan’s southeast Kyushu island. My work as an artist includes a variety of genre such as magazine artwork, DVD cover art, apparel and clothing art, and manga illustrations. I mix Japanese and American art styles when dealing with manga designs. My artwork might be defined as pop style with an underground flavor. I like to create simple images in my work." http://kotemufu.exblog.jp/ http://www.behance.net/oneq-japan
New work "From Japan with Love" is a part of The Perennial Plate project, the 3 minutes short motion directed by Daniel Klein is an amazing invitation to discover Japan. People, Food, Art and everything that turns a travel into a great trip is here. With of course, some japanese music made by Lullatone & Omodaka.
http://vimeo.com/51978875
At first glance a traditional-looking palm-sized volume, 360° Book by Yusuke Ono (Noiz Architects partner) opens full-circle, transforming into a modern diorama. The book was the winner of the You Fab 2012 laser cutter design contest, based in Tokyo. Speaking about the project Yusuke said, "I am so thrilled to have been selected as the winner of the Free Fab category for You Fab 2012. I like finding new ways to express dimension, and it occurred to me to create this palm-sized book that opens out to form a 3D world. I hope that everyone who opens the book enjoys it and is surprised by the dramatic transformation."
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Augmented Reality continues to seep into popular culture, this installment the ARART iPhone app by Kei Shiratori, Takeshi Mukai & Younghyo Bak. The Japanese artist collective brings famous artwork to virtual life via point-and-see animation. Paintings like the Mona Lisa and album art like Radiohead's Kid A come to life, nodding and spinning when viewed through the filter of the iPhone screen.
http://vimeo.com/50747223
You can try to experiment with images in the post by downloading ARART app from here
Or use the link http://arart.info/museum/
Khuan+Ktron is a team of graphic designers composed by Ningtiendo Sehgah from Japan, Steebz a.k.a. ACPL from Belgium and Mikail Mitmalka from Russia.
We spotted Kashiwa Sato flash website five years ago and it is still an example of Japanese way to organize information. This time he is back to shock us with new iPad experience. Check his Portfolio application or watch the video below http://itunes.apple.com/app/kashiwasato.com/id502367977 http://kashiwasato.com/
http://vimeo.com/43805654
From Description: An illumination installation of seemingly floating lights that create a fantastic afterimage, this work centers around an organically spiral-shaped rail construction on which a number of balls with built-in LEDs are rolling while blinking in different time intervals, resulting in spatial drawings of light particles in all kinds of shapes. The illumination's three-dimensional design, achieved through a fusion of the rail construct's characteristic features and communication control technology, takes on various appearances depending on the viewer's position. This installation combines generally entertaining ideas and sophisticated information technology in everything from LED devices and other hardware to programming. More info: http://particles.ycam.jp/en/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xE8uy_L9dLw
Awesome example of Japanese object design as a pure state of art. Lacquered paper-objects by Nendo
A small container created using a 3D printer that cuts, stacks and pastes sheets of paper one by one. We finished the surface with lacquer. The lacquer adhered thickly to the edges of the accumulated paper, and pulled at the paper's surface, resulting in a mysterious texture like wood grain.
Japanese self-portrait photographer Natsumi Hayashi works in daily basis environment levitating and making photos of herself. She rocks!
Traditional and self-taught Japan artist Yuko Rabbit (Fukushima) has been converted to digital art since his first tablet. His artworks is a mix of Japan and European cultures juxtaposed several styles in drawing and illustrating.
"Japanese artist Riusuke Fukahori paints three-dimensional goldfish using a complex process of poured resin. The fish are painted meticulously, layer by layer, the sandwiched slices revealing slightly more about each creature, similar to the function of a 3D printer."
via This is Colossal, photos by Dominic Alves
Briefly "Dekocahri" is overdecorated bikes in Japan and "Dekotora" is same for large trucks - the field for chrome and lights. Japan fashion and editorial photographer Satoshi Minakawa, Intersection Magazine and the theprintspace galleries team up to create "Customized" exhibition featuring this Japanese trend. Don't miss a video from exhibition opening.
Sagaki Keita ruins the famous saying "Less is more" by creating illustrations of classic Ancient Greek sculpture by using a small drawing objects mostly cartoons and Japanese characters. This is kind of patient perfectionist sitting inside him.
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"Japanese artist Yuki Matsueda brings art and signage to life by taking complimentary elements from the image, extruding them off the background and encompassing them in acrylic."
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Using just his finger tips and a cheap application, Seikou Yamaoka carefully builds up strokes of colour on the iPod Touch 3.5-inch screen over several hours. He says his goal is to produce images that look more like watercolour paintings than digital artworks.
via Daily Telegraph
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"Octfalls" is an audiovisual installation by Ryoichi Kurokawa, exhibited during the 54th Venice Biennale, Arsenale Novissimo, Venice, 2011. Consisting in 8 HD displays and 8ch multi sound, duration: 08'00".
Ryoichi Kurokawa, Japanese artist, born in 1978. Kurokawa’s works take on multiple forms such as installation works, recordings, and concert pieces. He composes the time sculpture with the field recordings and the digital generated structures, and reconstructs architecturally the audiovisual phenomenon. In recent years, his works are shown at international festivals and museums including Tate Modern, ARS Electronica, Transmediale, Mutek, Sonar and Venice Biennale.
Sculptor Anish Kapoor is designing a mobile concert hall to bring music and arts to the region of Japan hit by March's earthquake and tsunami.
The hall, seating up to 700 spectators, will be a "pneumatic structure" so that it can be inflated quickly with air.
http://vimeo.com/28627828
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One of Japan’s most infamous artists, Toshio Saeki has cultivated a unique and shocking style – blending traditional Japanese technique with his own twisted imagination. Saeki’s artwork is a synthesis of depraved vision and incredible artistic ability. http://www.111minnagallery.com/2010/toshio-saeki-november-exhibit/
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Japan painter Ydk Morimoe Born in 1985 in Tokyo, Japan.
