THE CHRYSANTHEMUM AND THE SWORD CONCEPT

2023 EXT6 NISSAN SPONSER PROJECT

JAPAN 2033
日本弐零参参

JAPANESE STYLE CONFLICT
日本式の矛盾

CONFLICTS ARE EVERYWHERE
矛盾はよくあること

ELEGANT YET SHARP
優雅でありながらシャープ

EXPRESSING CONFLICT
矛盾の表現

My mood board encompasses various fields, ranging from fashion to architecture, from minerals to art. Each of these objects tells a story of conflict, and I have named them "Masquerader," like a grown man with a child's dream in his heart. It's like cracking open a smooth stone to reveal a sparkling diamond within. These objects serve as a perpetual source of inspiration for my work.

PT.I GRAPHICAL CONFLICTS
グラフィックの矛盾

PT.II VOLUME CONFLICTS
ボリュームの矛盾

In II direction, the difference between the chrysanthemum and sword sides is more intuitive and obvious. I was inspired by a broken glass box. The traditional Western A-side represents my sword side, symbolizing cleanliness and the feeling of a cold katana blade. On the other hand, the B-side has been chopped into several small areas, resembling the chrysanthemum itself. It's complex and ornamental.

The traditional Japanese Kintsugi bowl has inspired my CMF design. The concept of Kintsugi involves using gold to repair a broken bowl, thereby increasing its value. It represents a juxtaposition between the noble gold and the inexpensive ordinary bowls. Consequently, I have incorporated this idea into my CMF Package. The golden illumination on the car resembles the gold in Kintsugi, seamlessly blending the chrysanthemum with the sword, akin to Japanese culture.

日本の伝統的な金継ぎ椀は、私のCMFデザインにインスピレーションを与えてくれました。金継ぎのコンセプトは、割れた椀を金で修理し、その価値を高めることです。これは、高貴な金と安価な普通の椀との対比を表しています。その結果、私はこのアイデアをCMFパッケージに取り入れました。クルマに施された金色のイルミネーションは、金継ぎの金と似ており、菊と刀をシームレスに融合させ、日本文化に似ています。