The 10th “1_WALL” Graphics Exhibition is part of an open competition for the right to mount a solo show at Guardian Garden. The exhibition will feature works by six finalists after two rounds of judging: the first round focusing on all entrants’ portfolios, and the second round consisting of one-on-one discussions between the graphic designers selected in the initial round and the judges. Each finalist is allocated one wall on which to show his or her works.
The final round of judging will take place on March 6 (Thu), while the exhibition is in progress. During this round, which is open to the public, the six finalists will each give a presentation of his or her works, based on which the judges will select the Grand Prix winner. The winner’s prize is the privilege of holding a solo show at the gallery one year later, plus the right to prepare an exhibition pamphlet.
The tenth exhibition in this series brings together a colorful array of truly unique works: works about the images held by people toward their heartthrob entertainers or encoded images of idolized stars with a short shelf life; works depicting stereotypical young girls dressed in their unique kind of fashion; works by an artist who is also a dancer that overflow with physical sensations depicted impromptu on white paper; etc. Please come to the gallery and see who you think deserves to grab the coveted Grand Prix.
The 6 Finalists
*At the open round of final judging on March 6, Lee Kan Kyo was selected as the Grand Prix winner.
Aokid
Born in Tokyo,1988. Graduated from Tokyo Zokei University Department of Film.
“explosively, cities keep being made, while the sense of balance is dancing”
My sense of balance between the picture I envision and my body that creates it, is just like the universe. Today again, I want to walk around town, look up at the cosmos and, with a shattering intent, dance through the city.
Midori Susi
Born in 1987.
“people”
This is work from which you can sense the waviness of the borderlines between society and yourself and others.
Saki Nagatani
Born in 1991.
“LOVE &HATE”
I love a girl’s curves, things that, when I draw them, make me feel good.
Ayumi Yamamoto
Born in 1990.
“emoji pop”
Every hiragana and every kanji character becomes a code, a pattern, an emoji.
If you combine words and writing, even uncool and lackluster words instantly become pop.
Moeka Yokoyama
Born in 1990.
“Pieces”
Unconsciously we try to find meaning in form. This graphic was inspired by a puzzle, which expands infinitely by shuffling the pieces.
＊Grand Prize Winner＊
Lee Kan Kyo
Born in 1982.
“her badge”
hey hey hey〜
Popular! girl badges
because cuties multiply
hey hey hey
No.1 all mine alone, will I find her?
Born in Tokyo,1988.
Graduated from Tokyo Zokei University Department of Film.
Awards:
2014 Selected ...
Moeka Yokoyama
Born in 1990. Graduated from the Visual Design course of Kuwasawa Design School.
Lee Kan Kyo
Born in Taiwan,1982.Lee has resident in Japan since 2007.
2012 graduated from Tokyo Zokei University Graduate School, Major of Fine art
2014 Grand prize for the 10th graphic “1_WALL”competition
Judges (in Japanese syllabary order)
Koji Iyama（Art director, Graphic designer）
Art director and graphic designer born in 1967. Graduated from Tama Art University with a concentration in Graphic Design. After working at Nippon Design Center, he established Iyama Design. His major clients include Shueisha Inc. (“Natsu Ichi”), Kamoi Kakoshi Co., Ltd. (“mt”) and The Institute of Medical Science of The University of Tokyo. Among the many awards he has won to date are the JAGDA New Designer Award, Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity Gold Lion, SPIKES ASIA Grand Prix, New York ADC Gold Award, CLIO Gold Award and Japan Sign Design Association (SDA) Award First Prize.
Masahiro Kakinokihara（Art director）
Masahiro Kakinokihara was born in Hiroshima Prefecture in 1970. He joined DRAFT in 1996, and established 10 inc. in 2007. To date he has won a JAGDA New Designer Award, Tokyo ADC Award, One Show Silver Pencil Award and a New York ADC Silver Award. Among his most renowned works are: branding for “Singing AEON”; VI and branding for R.O.U.; “The Smile in Japanese Art” (exhibition at Mori Art Museum); corporate identity for Shizuoka City Museum of Art; and design work for Fuji Chuo Kindergarten and Rocca. Mr. Kakinokihara is a member of JAGDA and Tokyo ADC.
Atsuki Kikuchi（Graphic designer）
Born in Tokyo in 1974. He attended Musashino Art University, majoring in Sculpture. In 2000 he established Bluemark, and then in 2011 he founded his own design studio. His work areas include brand planning, logo design, signage planning, editorial design, etc., with a strong focus on art, fashion and architecture. He is also the principal of Book Peak, planners and publishers of art books.
Jun Tsuzuki（Illustrator）
Illustrator born in Tokyo in 1962. A graduate of Musashino Art University, between the 1980s and into the new millennium he garnered numerous awards in graphics competitions and for his contributions to advertising. In 2010 he mounted the exhibition “New Eidos,” followed in 2013 by “Jun Tsuzuki x Hideki Nakazawa.” In 2015 he held a lecture on “After New Eidos / An Investigation of 1980-2000.” He supervised and contributed to “Nihon Irasutore-shonshi” [A History of Japanese Illustration]. He also supervises and appears on NHK’s “Art 1” program for high school students.jti.ne.jp
Kuniko Nagasaki（Illustrator）
Illustrator born in Tokyo in 1970. After graduating from Tama Art University, where she majored in Textile Design, she became active in diverse areas including: as an illustrator, providing cover art and illustrations for books; writing essays relating to the cinema; and creating manga. She also serves as Associate Professor in the Visual Design program of Joshibi University of Art and Design.
Organizer: Guardian Garden
