奈良筆伝統工芸士 Kazuo Suzuki

Kazuo Suzuki, un artisan traditionnel des pinceaux Nara, qui continue de fasciner les artistes à la recherche de nouvelles voies d'expression artistique .

M. Suzuki, qui se consacre à la fabrication de pinceaux depuis près de 70 ans depuis l'âge de 15 ans. On dit qu'il y a environ 120 étapes pour fabriquer un pinceau , de l'approvisionnement en matériaux à la finition . Il gère chaque étape tout seul.

Les pinceaux qu'il crée, grâce à ses compétences exceptionnelles et à son œil perspicace , ont d'excellentes pointes de pinceau, des formes captivantes qui dessinent des lignes vraiment magnifiques. En 2011, ses réalisations ont été reconnues et il a reçu l'Ordre du Trésor Sacré, les Rayons d'Argent.

奈良筆職人 Kazuo Suzuki

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A Nara brush traditional shokunin who continues to captivate artists exploring new expressions.
Mr. Suzuki, who is said to oversee every step of the process which is believed to exceed 120 steps, from sourcing materials to the final finishing touches , accomplishes it all single-handedly. Crafted through the brush shokunin's exceptional skills and discerning eye, these brushes exhibit outstanding tip responsiveness and are renowned for their exquisite form.
Has dedicated over 60 years of his life to the craft of brush making, starting at the age of 15.
These brushes, created through his remarkable expertise and discerning eye, excel in tip responsiveness, boast an elegantly crafted form, and produce lines of extraordinary beauty.
Even at the age of 80, his passion for brush making continues to grow.
He tirelessly seeks to craft brushes that are more suitable and ideal for each individual user, while attentively listening to the feedback from expressionists at every level, ranging from beginners to artists.