Miura Setsuko | 三浦 節子
b.1952 Akita prefecture
About👤
Miura-san is a prominent figure in the art of Kokeshi since 1997, earning multiple accolades at the All Japan Kokeshi Competition and the National Modern Kokeshi Exhibition. Her creations are distinguished by their originality and inventive flair, infused with a vibrant sense of humor and an expressive quality reminiscent of manga comics. Miura san's signatures are known to vary widely and are sometimes combined with a Hanko on the base of the Kokeshi
Awards🏅
1997 All Japan Kokeshi Competition, Forestry Agency Commissioner's Award
1998 All Japan Kokeshi Competition, Maebashi Chamber of Commerce and Industry President's Award
2005 All Japan Kokeshi Competition, Fukushima Chamber of Commerce and Industry President's Award
2007 National Modern Kokeshi Exhibition, Newcomer Award
2008 All Japan Kokeshi Competition, Shiroishi Chamber of Commerce and Industry President's Award
2008 National Modern Kokeshi Exhibition, Tokyo Shimbun Award
2009 National Modern Kokeshi Exhibition, Encouragement Award
2010 National Modern Kokeshi Exhibition, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Encouragement Award
Other📑
Sources:
Shibukawa City & Shibukawa City Board of Education (2013). National Creative Kokeshi Art Exhibition in Shibukawa 20th anniversary commemorative magazine: Kokeshi Art, Lifelong Learning Division, Shibukawa City Board of Education.
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