ASAI YASUHIRO (B. 1983)

Studied under Murose 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.