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Akira Okada>Zephyr

  • Zephyr, 2017
  • Bamboo (Madake), rattan
    H 7 x w 50 x 50cm
    Edition 3
  • This represents a refreshing breeze on a sunny Spring day, and is made in 0.4-0.5mm thickness bamboo strips.

Akira Okada
Biography
1972
Born in Chiba, Japan
1995
Graduated from Chiba University, Faculty of Engineering, Division of Information Engineering, Chiba, Japan
2012
Graduated from Oita Prefectural Technical Institute, Department of Bamboo Arts, Oita, Japan
2013
Graduated from Beppu Advanced Industrial Arts and Technology Institute, Department of Bamboo Arts, Oita, Japan
2014
New Face Award, 19th Japan Bamboo Arts Exhibition, Tochigi, Japan
2014-16
Studied under Jin Morigami, Bamboo Artist
2015
New Wave: Oita Bamboo Art exhibition, Beppu City Museum, Oita, Japan
Japanese Bamboo and the World Expo: A Century of Discovery exhibition, Japanese Friendship Garden San Diego, USA
2016
Oita prefectural governor prize, 52nd Lifestyle with Bamboo Art Crafts Exhibition, Oita, Japan
Traditional Craft Products Industry Promotion Association Award, 2016 Whole Country Officially Designated Traditional Craft Products Open Call for Participants Exhibition, Tokyo, Japan
2017
Beppu Chamber of Commerce President Award, 53rd Lifestyle with Bamboo Art Crafts Exhibition, Oita, Japan
2019
Next Generation, Beppu City Traditional Bamboo Crafts Center, Oita, Japan

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