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Studied under Morose Kazumi, a holder of Important
Intangible Cultural Property of Japan, Asai Yasuhiro is
a contemporary lacquer artist who aims to keep the
tradition of Japanese lacquer art and reflects a hint of
contemporary aesthetic. Asai's art is impacted by the
treasures in Shosoin and he values the natural materials.
Black lacquer, gold and mother-of-pearl is a combination
that he repeatedly employ in his works.
Asai Yasuhiro received the Commissioner Award of
the Agency for Cultural Affairs at the 32nd Traditional
Japanese Lacquer Exhibition in 2015.
Photo © Tadayuki Minamoto
