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25 lip 2023 · Lacquer is a natural varnish from tree resin that can be colored and layered using different techniques to yield all sorts of finishes. Lacquerware is collectively known as “shikki” in Japanese, and can take the form of anything from everyday utensils to lavish pieces of art.
East Asian Lacquer Decoration Techniques. carved lacquer (diaoqi)—This method of decoration involves carving built-up layers of thinly applied coats of lacquer into a three-dimensional design.
The manufacturing of Japanese lacquerware is roughly divided into 4four processes: "wood base", "undercoat", "middle coat & final coat" and "decoration".
Lacquering. Wajima-nuri has a characteristic lacquering method. It is known as hon-kataji and is a traditional technique of undercoating. Wajima has remained steadfast in keeping to this method...
Lacquerwork, certain metallic and wood objects to which coloured and frequently opaque varnishes called lacquer are applied. The word lacquer is derived from lac, a sticky resinous substance that is the basis of some lacquers. But the lacquer of China, Japan, and Korea, which is made from the sap.
This technique, known for its durability and glossy finish, is a significant aspect of East Asian art and craftsmanship, embodying both aesthetic appeal and practical use in various cultural contexts.
Lacquerware can usually be imagined as a bowl, a carved wooden body painted with lacquer. In former times the lacquer paint covered various materials such as paper, bamboo and cloth for effective function. In this exhibition we re-examine the fundamental relationship “Lacquer + Material”.
