Urushi Artists (Commission)

[sworist]

Some things to be said here. I am dividing this list into three sections (1) retired/not accepting work (2) Japanese (3) non-Japanese.
To some of these artists I have not asked for a commission. I will mark these in the notes.

I make a clear distinction between non-Japanese and Japanese because of two reasons. One, having a formal training in anything is different than experimenting by one's self - though I cannot say for certain who has or who has not. Second, a language barrier exists when trying to communicate ideas and thoughts through a translator.

For the first point, I am not criticizing the works of lacquer artists that have not received this education because at the end of the day, the work that all artists produce is fantastic and by no means inferior to my eyes. However, I am ignorant to the technique or the skill at which the urushi was lacquered - I can only comment on how my eyes see the beauty. While I think it is important to receive a education, I also think that innovation and non-traditional methods can be as good as, if not better, than traditional techniques....

Secondly, I think while language barriers can exist... there are workarounds and if the artist is accommodating than commissioning is not too big of an issue.

There are many other unknown artists within Japan, if you dig a bit and search around....

Here is the list so far, (10/13/2020)



(1) Retired/Not accepting new work

Ernest Shin @ Hakumin Urushi // http://www.hakuminurushi.com/
instagram: N/A
Note: "restructuring the business"

(2) Japanese

Hiroko Makino @ Bokumondoh // https://www.bokumondoh.com/
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bokumondoh/
Note: Accepts commissions, but only pre-made designs for people who are not able to speak Japanese

NOMURA masako //https://urushinomura.jimdofree.com/
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masoho_urushi/
Note: Accepted work for Stylo Art, UNKNOWN IF COMMISSION IS ACCEPTED

Kobu Kogaku //https://kogaku-makie.com/
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kobo_kogaku/
Note: Collaboration with Danitrio, UNKNOWN IF COMMISSION IS ACCEPTED

Takashi Wakamiya @ Hikoju Maki-e Studio // http://158.199.252.179/en/index.html
instagram:
Note: Referenced by Mr. Pauli (Manupropia), UNKNOWN IF COMMISSION IS ACCEPTED

Isao & Sayuri Ota @ Ota Urushi Studio // http://www.eonet.ne.jp/~ota-studio/index2.html
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ota_urushi_studio/
Note: Accepts commissions on variety of materials... do note that Mr. Isao uses a translator for communication/doesn't speak English fluently. Mr. Isao is the painter while Ms. Sayuri is the makie-artist. On AGJ store, you can find their work under the name of artist "Yuri."

(3) Non-Japanese

Martin Pauli @ Manu Propria //https://www.manupropria-pens.ch/welcome.html
instagram:
note: I am sure you are familiar with Mr. Pauli's work, he accepts custom work on certain materials as indicated by the post below. He can be found on this forum!

Jonathon Brooks @ Carolina Pen Company // https://www.carolinapencompany.com/
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinapencompany/
note: has a wait list, will work with you on designs

Vivek Kulkarni @ Urushi Studio India // https://urushistudioindia.com/
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urushi_studio_india/
note:

Michal Kulka @ Tamenuri Studio // https://tamenuri.com/
instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tamenuri_studio/
note: Michal can also be found here in this forum, he uploads Nakaya reviews if I remember correctly.

Teodor @ PenTeo // https://penteopens.com/
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/penteo_handmade_pens/
note:

I apologize in advance if I have misspelled or misrepresented any of the artists above. If there is a problem with the content please comment or send me a PM and I will take care of it.

If you are an artist/know of an artist please mention it in the comments below or send me a PM, as this can be a evolving list.