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Encouragement Prize
SHI RI TO RI
Independent Manga
Artist:CHIKUHAMA Kazuko
CHIKUHAMA Kazuko / CHIKUHAMA Kenichi
(Japan)
CHIKUHAMA Kazuko (writer)
Born in Osaka, 1965. Accepted her work Madame and a Swimmer in GARO, 1988. After that, released Ballpoint Pen and Watch in the same magazine.
CHIKUHAMA Kenichi (Composition)
Born in Osaka, 1963. Graduated from the Department of Sociology at Kansai University. In charge of planning and organizing events at Debut Enterprises, Co.
Thank you very much for this very prestigious prize. We are grateful and thrilled. The word “SHIRITORI" is Japanese, but we aimed to create a work in which foreign people who speak different languages would be able to enjoy the “picture." With this award as a start, we would be happy if many people enjoy our work in a relaxed manner.
Reason for Award
Best of all, the vividly drawn lines, and wonderful sense of color are outstanding. “Gee, it's super!" “I would make the pictures into posters as they are." The judges were all very impressed. On the other hand, however, I would like to note that there were opposing opinions among judges such as: “The amusing aspects of panel comic are rather weak." “Using the format of panel comic loses the charm of the picture." “The creators should express themselves more in a world of pictures." At any rate, as they have such a wonderful charming appeal as pictures, I would like to think that they can create a work which maximizes their attractiveness.
How old were you when you "created" something first time in your life? At that time, what did you create, and what kind of medium did you use?
CHIKUHAMA Kenichi／If my memory is correct, it was when I was two or three years old. I wore a wrapping cloth around my neck as a cape and ran around, flying in the sky in my imagination.
So, I could say it was a “private wrapping cloth flying cape.” When I was an elementary school kid, I used an umbrella and turned it like a “KASAMAWASH”, a spinning umbrella, so my flying device evolved into a “private umbrella helicopter.” But I don’t like to fly on a real airplane.
So, I could say it was a “private wrapping cloth flying cape.” When I was an elementary school kid, I used an umbrella and turned it like a “KASAMAWASH”, a spinning umbrella, so my flying device evolved into a “private umbrella helicopter.” But I don’t like to fly on a real airplane.
What kind of tools or medium do you use now? Please tell us the reason why you choose them.
CHIKUHAMA Kenichi／When I write out cleanly, I prefer to use a PC but I think copy paper and a ball pen are the easiest-to-use tools.
I can use them at about the same pace as my thinking speed.
I can use them at about the same pace as my thinking speed.
If you could get "dream tools/medium" for your creation, what do you wish to get?
CHIKUHAMA Kenichi／A magical stick with a 100-yen roller ball appearance. It would be conveniently portable for meetings.
Do you have any consistent subject matter or theme through your works? If so, please explain us.
CHIKUHAMA Kenichi／A family show which both children and grown-ups can enjoy.
Please tell us the most difficult or considerable part when you create your work.
CHIKUHAMA Kenichi／“A Pause.”
Have you ever felt that your work is a "media art"? Also, what is the difference between "media arts" and "traditional fine arts"?
CHIKUHAMA Kenichi／I am aware of it. In my opinion, the aim of media arts is communication because they use media.
As an artist/creator, please tell us your approach, stance or point of view when you create your work.
CHIKUHAMA Kenichi／…To be honest with you, I always try to trigger explosions of laughter in audiences. I cannot feel comfortable where there is no “laugh.”
What is your motto?
CHIKUHAMA Kenichi／Let things take their course!
What kind of situation in every day life do you get inspired most?
CHIKUHAMA Kenichi／Usually, before I wake from sleep. And when I wash my hair in the shower.
What kind of vision do you have in your future development as the creator?
CHIKUHAMA Kenichi／I wish to create many pieces of work which have characters who cause deep laughter among readers because of their ridiculousness.
I have a lot of hideous stories from ideas I dreamed up which ended up in the “dumpster”!
I have a lot of hideous stories from ideas I dreamed up which ended up in the “dumpster”!
Please name of the people, things, or phenomena that you have got most influenced by as the creator.
CHIKUHAMA Kenichi／TEZUKA Osamu, the Japan World Exposition in 1970, Nara Dreamland, and the Bible. They taught me “dream, future, and hope.”
