Kenichiro Izumi泉健一郎
1954- Traditional Craftsman
The eternal energy of the universe, which is full and never lacking, continues to change shape and travel with the passage of time.
When you look up at the countless stars twinkling in the night sky and realize that something much larger than the sun continues to burn and shine on its own, you can't help but think of something greater that makes it so. Is everything a product of the greatness, the journey of life?
No, they may be the product of the greatness itself.
It's a wonder that I am here on earth right now.
It's a wonder that there are things in front of us.
In the same way, it is a wonder that people all over the world have their own selves and things.
Therefore, I am reminded of the importance of life.
And what a profound experience it is to meet people.
I tried to crystallize the emotions of the things I encountered on my "Journey of Life" into metal.
Profile
PROFILE
Traditional craftsman
Part-time lecturer at Bunka College of Art and Design for 12 years
Member of the Japan Chinkin Association
Director of Tokyo Silver Industry Association
| 1954 | Born in Yokohama |
| 1976 | Graduated from Bunka Fashion College |
| 1977-1978 | Travelling in Japan |
| 1979 | Joined Shirogane Co. |
| 1981-1983 | Tokyo Silverware New Works Competition |
| 1984-1985 | Nippo Federation National Competition |
| 1989-1991 | JJA Jewelry Competition, Craft Division |
| 1993 | Resigned from Shirokane Corporation |
| 1995-2001 | Selected for the Japan Metalworkers' Traditional Craft Exhibition |
| 2005 | Establishment of the workshop and classroom “Ginsen Izumiken” in Asakusa |
Awards
AWARDS
| 1981-1983 | Tokyo Silverware New Works Competition Encouragement Award Gold Award Encouragement Award Gold Award The Governor of Tokyo Award Awarded by the Director of the Bureau of Labor and Economic Affairs, Tokyo Metropolitan Government |
| 1984-1985 | Nippo Federation National Competition Nippo Federation Executive Committee Chairman's Award Director-General's Award from the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency Tokyo Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Award |
| 1989-1992 | JA Jewelry Competition, Craft Division The Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture Award Minister of Labor Award |
| 1995-2001 | Selected for the Japan Metalworkers' Traditional Craft Exhibition All Japan Gold and Silver Creation Exhibition World Gold Council Award Awarded the President's Award of the Association for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industry |