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Tokyo silverwareTraditional craftsmanKenichiro Izumi泉 健一郎

泉 健一郎

Kenichiro Izumi

Tokyo silverware  1954-

Traditional craftsman

The eternal energy of the universe, which is full and never lacking, continues to change shape and travel with the passage of time.

When you look up at the countless stars twinkling in the night sky and realize that something much larger than the sun continues to burn and shine on its own, you can't help but think of something greater that makes it so. Is everything a product of the greatness, the journey of life?
No, they may be the product of the greatness itself.

It's a wonder that I am here on earth right now.
It's a wonder that there are things in front of us.
In the same way, it is a wonder that people all over the world have their own selves and things.

Therefore, I am reminded of the importance of life.
And what a profound experience it is to meet people.

I tried to crystallize the emotions of the things I encountered on my "Journey of Life" into metal.

Profile

Profile Profile

Part-time lecturer at Bunka College of Art and Design for 12 years

Member of the Japan Chinkin Association

Director of Tokyo Silver Industry Association

1954
Born in Yokohama
1976
Graduated from Bunka Fashion College
1977-1978
Travelling in Japan
1979
Joined Shirogane Co.
1981-1983
Tokyo Silverware New Works Competition
1984-1985
Nippo Federation National Competition
1989-1991
JJA Jewelry Competition, Craft Division
1993
Resigned from Shirokane Corporation *Visiting Italy and Northern Europe
1995-2001
Selected for the Japan Metalworkers' Traditional Craft Exhibition
 All Japan Gold and Silver Creation Exhibition
2005
Establishment of the workshop and classroom “Ginsen Izumiken” in Asakusa

Awards received

Awards received Awards received
1981-1983
Tokyo Silverware New Works Competition

Encouragement Award

Gold Award

The Governor of Tokyo Award

Awarded by the Director of the Bureau of Labor and Economic Affairs, Tokyo Metropolitan Government

1984-1985
Nippo Federation National Competition

Nippo Federation Executive Committee Chairman's Award

Director-General's Award from the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency

Tokyo Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Award

1989-1992
JJA Jewelry Competition, Craft Division

The Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture Award

Minister of Labor Award

1995-2001
Selected for the Japan Metalworkers' Traditional Craft Exhibition

All Japan Gold and Silver Creation Exhibition

World Gold Council Award

Awarded the President's Award of the Association for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industry

Works by Kenichiro Izumi

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