Akai Tori Illustration Award
1 appearances
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Edition 20 (2006) award
Ken Kuroi
くろい けん
Kuroi Ken
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1947-01-01 （Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- picture book artist, illustrator
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niigata City Kagamibuchi Elementary School | — | — | — | — | Japan |
| Niigata City Hakushin Junior High School | — | — | — | — | Japan |
| Niigata Prefectural Niigata High School | — | — | — | — | Japan |
| Niigata University | — | — | — | — | Japan |
Niigata City Kagamibuchi Elementary School
Country:
Japan
Niigata City Hakushin Junior High School
Country:
Japan
Niigata Prefectural Niigata High School
Country:
Japan
Niigata University
Country:
Japan
Listed as an alumnus in category metadata
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 9th Sanrio Art Award | — | — | Sanrio | 受賞 |
| 2006 | 20th Akai Tori Illustration Award | Matatabi Travel | — | Akai Tori Editorial Department | 受賞 |
| 2006 | 62nd Japan Children's Literary Association Contribution to Children's Culture Award | — | — | Japan Children's Literary Association | 受賞 |
9th Sanrio Art Award
1983
Organization:
Sanrio
Result:
受賞
20th Akai Tori Illustration Award
2006
Work:
Matatabi Travel
Organization:
Akai Tori Editorial Department
Result:
受賞
62nd Japan Children's Literary Association Contribution to Children's Culture Award
2006
Organization:
Japan Children's Literary Association
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Buying a Pair of Gloves (illustrations)
Picture book / Children's book (illustrations)An edition of a classic Japanese children's story illustrated by Ken Kuroi.
folktaleillustration
Adaptations
- [video/DVD] Buying a Pair of Gloves (2005)
Gon, the Little Fox (illustrations)
Picture book / Children's book (illustrations)An edition of Kenji Miyazawa's story illustrated by Ken Kuroi; has been released in video form.
animalsnostalgia
Adaptations
- [video/DVD] Gon, the Little Fox (2005)
The Straw Raincoat and the Jizo (illustrations)
2006 Picture book / Folk tale (illustrations)A picture-book edition of a traditional tale by Miyoko Matsutani, illustrated by Ken Kuroi.
folk taletradition
Maneki-neko of Shoufukudo: Matatabi Travel Story
2009 Children's book / Picture book (illustrations)A work written by Kumiko Moichi with illustrations by Ken Kuroi; one of the works recognized by the Akai Tori award.
catstravelheartwarming story
Nekonote Bakery (illustrations)
2020 Picture bookA recent picture book written by Sango Takagi with illustrations by Ken Kuroi.
everyday lifeanimals
Bibliography
- Buying a Pair of Gloves (illustrations)
- Gon, the Little Fox (illustrations)
- Kasa Jizo
- Matatabi Travel (illustrations)
- Nekonote Bakery (illustrations)
- Makkuro (illustrations)
Adaptations
- Gon, the Little Fox (video/DVD)
- Buying a Pair of Gloves (video/DVD)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Delicate style using colored pencilsSoft, warm touch
- Recurring Motifs
- animalsnostalgic landscapessmall everyday wonders of childhood
Legacy
A Japanese picture-book artist and illustrator known for delicate colored-pencil artwork. He has contributed to over 300 books and is widely recognized in children's literature and publishing. A private museum, the "Ken Kuroi Picture Book House," exhibits original works in Hokuto (Kiyosato).
Museums
- Ken Kuroi Picture Book House Kiyosato, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan (private)
Archives
- National Diet Library (Japan) — holdings
- Holdings at various publishers
In Popular Culture
- Some picture-books have been adapted to video/DVD (e.g. Gon, the Little Fox; Buying a Pair of Gloves).
Trivia
- Has illustrated or authored over 300 books.
- A private museum, the Ken Kuroi Picture Book House, exhibits original works in Kiyosato, Hokuto.