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Nobumichi Tosa
President of Maywa Denki |
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| With an increase in the number of entrants compared to last year, there were a lot more energetic works this year. Among all the works submitted those that caught the eyes tended to be those that exhibited frameless feeling. Artists who drew their drawings in a way that they almost run over the edges were definitely attractive. |
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*Grand Prize
Computer graphics drawings tend to expose their frames, but "Dragon's egg," Masaya Hidaka's work, is amazing in that it makes you forget about the frame; it has the energy like the drawing is jumping out of the screen. Moreover, the powerfulness of the black outline resembles Rouault's religious painting while it has the powerfulness that makes you forget the drawing is a computer graphics.
*Excellence Award
"Goseiseibutu [Kimera]" (Rio)
The drawing has a texture that somewhat reminds me of a neon light, and it has the interestingness of lines portrayed similar to that of Nazca Lines. I think this person carries with him a distinct worldview.
"A ball in a dream" (KOTONE)
Although this kind of layout tends to become dull, I thought it was interesting that she skillfully configured it by bringing in attractive wallpaper in the background.
"Shinkai" (Chisa Sugimoto)
The interesting thing about this drawing is definitely the solid allocation of the blank white section. There still remains a question of "why death mask?" however, but the query helps to add further mysteriousness to the drawing - it is surrealism.
"Two Faces" (Ayaape)
In addition to the interestingness of the drawing itself, I think this artist has a distinct sense in using textile, or rather the combination of patterns. The layout is arranged in brown and umber-ish colored textures; the combination of those textures is very interesting.
"chilly---------." (taka)
The way the 3D is drawn very comfortably without feeling pressure is good. In case of a drawing, it is called a "scribble," but in this case, you may call the work as a "scribble modeling." The contrast of it being easy-going and yet straight-out very real is very interesting.
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Saori Kanda
Artist |
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| Thanks to the entries from schools including the one from Kagoshima, we had a record number of DCA Junior entries. It was both difficult and extremely fun to screen selecting only few works from the many tremendously powerful entries. It goes the same with the general section, beyond all things, works filled with the sense of love for art are the most powerful. Although DCA will take a break after this year, I hope that everyone will enjoy drawing while seeking various methods of expression targeting the next DCA, which no doubt will resume its activities the year after next. I look forward to seeing everyone's powerful works again! |
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*Grand Prize
Masaya's work is overwhelmingly wonderful. The groove of the joy of drawing comes across as a knockout punch.
Artist's feeling is pouring out from all aspects - colors, touch, and layout, and is sublimed in a perfect and solid balance, not in chaos. When faced with this kind of powerful work, it freshly reminds me of the power of drawings and the role of an artist.
Thank you Masaya.
*Excellence Award
"Goseiseibutu [Kimera]" (Rio)
The drawing wonderfully depicts the verve - filled ambience of Goseiseibutu (synthesized creature) Kimera.
I have to tip my hat to the delicate depiction - more I see it through my monitor, the more apparent it becomes. I think a sense of liveliness - jumping out of the screen - can be achieved if "creature's body and its movement" is studied further.
"A ball in a dream" (KOTONE)
The drawing successfully depicts the excitement of a dream with the use of very beautiful colors. The joy of drawing can be felt through the work. I think the drawing can be improved further by including more movement, which can be achieved by drawing and studying more various dancing poses. Moving your body around in front of a mirror to find a nice pose and drawing it should also be fun!
"Shinkai" (Chisa Sugimoto)
Very original work filled with quietness and distinctive atmosphere.
The layout ability including the designing ability that takes the advantage of the motif's characteristic can be felt. I am curious as to how Ms. Sugimoto's work that uses colors would be like. I would love to see her other drawings.
"Two Faces" (Ayaape)
Very impact-filled and amusing work. I am attracted to her powerful sense of color as seen in the use of dark brown to portray the two faces. A flowing sensation from the screen's left to right can also be felt with a light being depicted into the smile side of the face. Please treasure this venturous feeling and continue to draw more and more drawings!
"chilly---------." (taka)
The motif is familiar for some reason but each of the ways the three dimensions are captured, the depth of the space, and the layout is structured extremely well. In the future, do try creating your own motif using this depiction ability of yours.
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Kevin Meyerson
Rainbow Japan, Inc., CEO
Rainbow Partners, Inc., CEO |
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| The number of entrants has increased tremendously. There were especially many entries from people of Kagoshima. I was very happy about this. I think this is a proof of computer graphics being a tool that can be use daily and is nothing special. I look forward to receiving many more entries from schools in other prefectures in the future. |
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*Grand Prize
A nine year old boy working so hard to put his heart into displaying his worldview can be felt from the work and that made me very happy. Also in terms of the color sense, this work by Masaya Hidaka distinguished itself from other significant number of entries.
*Excellence Award
"Goseiseibutu [Kimera]" (Rio)
This monster, it looks like a lion to me but, it would be fun if it actually showed up on Ultraman (laugh). It's also profound, or I should say interesting, that another monster is growing out from the shadow in the back of the main monster.
"A ball in a dream" (KOTONE)
The cuteness is terrific. With dancing squirrels, cats, dogs, bears, and rabbits, it's interesting that I can imagine the artist having various scenes of the party in her dream. The sense of completely different animals dancing together in the same party can be related to the future globalization. It will also be good to have, for example, people from various countries - Japanese, Korean, American, European, and African - dancing together. I don't know if the artist is thinking that far ahead, but I hope she grows up to an adult who can think that way.
"Shinkai" (Chisa Sugimoto)
This is cool! Various textures were probably scanned into the drawing, but with upper half intentionally being left blank and with intriguing faces, this is a very impressionable work. I don't know if want to go to a beach like this (laughing), but it caught my eyes.
"Two Faces" (Ayaape)
This work has an intriguing impression. In the beginning, I thought the work piece was about two faces as the title suggests, but when I look closely, there are three faces. A sad face that faces the left, a fun face that faces the right, and a mix of both faces looking straight out, and this last face is profound. One more thing that caught my attention was how the wrinkles on the fingers had been painstakingly drawn in. "Why did you go to this length to draw in the wrinkles on the fingers?" I would definitely like to ask Ayaape. I'm sure there is a reason for this. I would love to hear the reason.
"chilly---------." (taka)
I love these Pixar style simple characters. In this person's case, I hope to see in the future, not just a still image, but also an interesting story attached to the drawing by moving around the characters. I feel there is a story even behind this single piece. While the right side is seriously talking, the left side is laughing silly. The two characters can be related to a stand-up comedy like Abbot and Costello relationship. I look forward to his future entries.
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Norihiko Saitou
Senior Vice President
(Member of the Board & Member of the Executive Committee)
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| There were four to five times more entries in the Junior section compared to last year. While this is a great thing, the high level competition became fiercer due to the increased entries. However, the works chosen for each of the awards were all picks of the litter. Although the eligibility for the entry to the Junior section is ages fifteen and under, each of the artists' age was checked when screening for the Junior section since there are significant difference in the quality between the works created by junior high school and elementary school students, and even within the elementary school students - between higher - grade and lower-grade. Brilliant works regardless of artists' age were chosen as a result. In addition, there were many entries from schools including the entries from the Kokubunminami Junior high school of Kagoshima prefecture. I respect the teachers' passion, which I can almost see, in guiding the students, and I am confident that these activities will lead to generating more strength in the region as a whole. Also, to those of you who participated, I really and truly look forward to you continuing to create more and more fun works. |
| Review of Award-winning Works |
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*Grand Prize
For the Grand Prize, we chose Masaya Hidaka's "Dragon's egg." Compared to other works, we felt the overwhelming power of colors. The dragon that fills up the screen, and sometimes the screen is not enough. Supposable, Masaya's dragon is rowdy. I understand that the work was created in the in-hospital schooling. If you can draw a work filled with energy like this one, I am sure you won't be beaten by sickness. Keep your chin up, Masaya!
*Excellence Award
There are five Excellence Award winners. Among the submitted entries from Kokubunminami Junior high school of Kagoshima prefecture, Ayaape and Rio's works each won the Excellence Award. Both works were evaluated for their superior figurative design and sense of color. I look forward to the unpredictable Junior's future works.
In the 3D work, Taka's "chilly---------" is a masterpiece. From Chisa Sugimoto's "Shinkai," I can feel the quietness of the deep sea.
KOTONE's "A ball in a dream" is a really fun dream like piece.
*Honorable Mention Award
All the works that were awarded the Honorable Mention Award for the Junior section were also all masterpieces. The works of the three students of Kokubunminami Junior high school ran a really close race. Each has its uniqueness and originality. Although Takumi Kadokura's work was submitted to the general "Darkness, Obscurity, Night, and Shadow :  ." section, it was evaluated under DCA Junior in accordance with the rule, and received Honorable Mention Award.
The dream world looks fun in Guy Takeuchi's "I Ride Dragon in My Dream."
Colors of hiro's "The carnival of the jungle" is refreshing and wonderful. |
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