Yoichi Ono
Artist
Born in Tochigi Prefecture in 1972
Representative of the brand "Ku-zen," which combines traditional Japanese culture with modern aesthetics to create one-of-a-kind works.
The company skillfully incorporates materials such as Oya stone and tatami edging, which have been designated as Japanese Heritage Sites, to develop products that exude tranquility and elegance, a Japanese worldview, and a sense of storytelling.
His representative work, "Oya Stone Dry Landscape," won the Global Award at the 64th National Recommended Tourist Souvenirs Examination.
The artistry of the piece was highly praised, and it was even exhibited at Carnegie Hall in New York.
In the development of tatami edge products, as an attempt to combine traditional techniques with modern art, we have collaborated with Tezuka Productions' "Black Jack" Kyoto gold leaf craftsmen on a bag,
The company is also working on art projects with global content, such as the "Pink Panther 60th Anniversary Bag" officially approved by its American headquarters.
Kuzen will continue to move forward as a cultural brand that delivers the beauty that lies in tranquility and the profound stories woven by Japanese handicrafts to the world, with a focus on the "beauty of Zen" and "reinterpretation of Japanese culture."
