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- Introduction of the Judges - |
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Yoichiro Kawaguchi CG Artist, Professor of University of Tokyo | ||
| [Comment] In recent years, many of the prize-winning artworks in the DCA competition have been quite sophisticated in terms of their use of fine texture and coloring. This year, in particular, we have received even greater works that signal a turning point in the competition. I admire this tendency as a new direction in art. The DCA is a contest of still image artwork. The bottom line is making good use of CG technique even though CG effects should not come before art itself. Thus, CG techniques are improving in terms of what artists want to express. Winners were chosen not because their artworks looked good but because their work displayed a concept and devotion. I think the coloring in the Grand Prize-winning entry is excellent. I am interested in this example of "Composite Digital Artworks." It has broken new ground and I expect even greater work from the winning artist in the future. The other winners also produced high-caliber art. I expect them to pursue their art in a pure manner and express themselves openly. At the same time, I hope they will challenge themselves in order to open up new fields of art. |
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[Biography] Yoichiro Kawaguchi, Associate Professor, University of Tsukuba. Computer graphics artist born in1952 in Tanegashima, Kagoshima Prefecture. Graduated Kyushu Institute of Design and received a master's degree from University of Tokyo Education. Recognized around the world for his computer graphics art, he has received many distinguished awards, including: Tokyo Techno Forum, Gold Medal Award L'OREAL Grand Prix, L'OREAL Art and Science Foundation. "COACERVATER" (CD-ROM and book) was published in 1994 by NTT Publishing. In 1998, "LUMINOUS VISION," a collection of Yoichiro Kawaguchi's Art, was published on video, DVD and laser disk by Odyssey of the U.S. |
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Yojiro Shirakawa C.E.O. of INDIVISO Inc. | ||
| [Comment] With the approach of the fourth Digital Creation Awards, we have been noticing that the techniques of the entrants have been progressing with increasing speed each year. However, it is getting more difficult for works that are totally dependent on technique to win awards. This is not because of the growing sophistication of technical skills. Rather, what is being sought in submitted works is an expression of the artist's soul. Artists need to be very careful to not lose sight of their own self-expression by concentrating excessively on technique. The Grand Prize-winning work this year was a landscape painting. It expressed the artist's feeling and sentiment. Among oil paintings, virtual realistic expressions have started to appear in recent years, especially among young artists. In addition, more artists are combining analog and digital. However, the excessive, narcissistic use of digital tools can be very dangerous for an expressionist. Works that rely on the casual use of digital techniques, while still managing to convey humanistic feelings to the audience, are expected to appear in greater numbers. Also, we have seen some very unique entries among "Composite Digital Artworks", which appeared in the awards from this year and which enable an artist to easily and clearly assert himself. We are looking forward to seeing more composite digital artworks that feature a worldly view and dynamic structures. |
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[Biography] Graduated from Waseda University, Law Department Extensive experience in planning and production of films, plays and television programming. Key figure in establishment of New Media Department in 1980 at one of Japan's major advertising agencies. Oversees planning and production of software for video disks, cable television, satellite broadcasts, character broadcasting (for the hearing impaired), and high-vision as well as interactive video exhibition systems; directs production and publishing of video business. Currently involved with network-related business, including production of multimedia software systems for schools, Internet home pages and game software. |
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Kevin Meyerson President of Rainbow Japan Inc. | ||
| [Comment] This year, much of the artwork was dark because of Japan's unstable economic environment. I expect there might be a change next year once the economy starts to recover. I'm happy to discover that these artworks were based on flexible CG ideas rather than conventional inflexible ones. This is the way technique is. Artists shouldn't focus solely on image creation by using CG techniques. More important is how they can get an idea to develop. |
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Norihiko Saitou General Manager, Corporate Communications Dept. ,Toray Industries. Inc. | ||
| [Comment] The Grand Prize winning entry "Under the moon," by Mr. Fernando Hocevar, is a splendid work of art. The moonlight appears bright in an ancient or even extra-terrestrial type of space. A white building, which appears at the center in a foggy haze, is so beautiful. As a whole, the works produced by domestic artists showed a tendency toward introversion, perhaps due to Japan's sagging economy. "Under the moon" is refreshing by comparison. Among the Excellence Award winners, Mr. Ichikawa's artwork stands out thanks to its skillful use of space, which gives me the sensation of a cool breeze. Also, I'm in awe of the magnificent blue portion, which resembles a human body. It gives off a feeling of warmth despite its mechanical rendering with such a cold color. Mr. Nagato's artwork has succeeded in visualizing a fable through expressive precision. The first "Composite Digital Artworks," created by Mr. N. Kidehito, was awarded the "Excellence Award." It is remarkable in terms of conception, composition and expression. The piece shows a clear sense of direction in "Composite Digital Artworks." I'm really looking forward to the works that are submitted to the 5th Digital Creation Award competition next year. |
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| [ Review by the Chairman | Winning Entries Gallery | Introduction of the Judges ] |
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