Japan Children’s Literature Association Award
1 appearances
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Edition 18 (1978) award
Jiro Takidaira
たきだいら じろう
Takidaira Jirō
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1921-04-01 （Tamagawa Village, Niihari District, Ibaraki, Japan (now Omigawa / Omigata area, Omitama City)）
- Died
- 2009-05-16 （Nagareyama, Chiba, Japan） age 88
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Tamagawa, Niihari District, Ibaraki (now Omitama City) → Toshima, Tokyo (moved around 1955) → Nagareyama, Chiba (later years)
Career
- Occupations
- Printmaker, Kirie (paper-cut) artist, Picture book illustrator, Painter
- Active Years
- 1942-2009
- Affiliations
- Japan Art Association, Japan Children's Publishing Artists League, Japan Kirie Association (representative committee member), Japan Shin-hanga Discussion Group (member)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Prefectural Ishioka Agricultural School (now Ibaraki Prefectural Ishioka First High School) | — | — | — | 〜1938 | Japan |
Ibaraki Prefectural Ishioka Agricultural School (now Ibaraki Prefectural Ishioka First High School)
Period:
〜1938
Year of Graduation:
1938
Country:
Japan
Interested in satirical cartoons during school; turned to woodblock printing after graduation
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Kodansha Publishing Culture Award (Book Design) | Hanasaki-yama | ブックデザイン | Kodansha | winner |
| 1974 | Mobil Children's Culture Award | — | — | Mobil Children's Culture Award Committee | winner |
| 1987 | Ehon Nippon Award | — | — | Ehon Nippon Award Committee | winner |
Kodansha Publishing Culture Award (Book Design)
1970
Work:
Hanasaki-yama
Category:
ブックデザイン
Organization:
Kodansha
Result:
winner
Mobil Children's Culture Award
1974
Organization:
Mobil Children's Culture Award Committee
Result:
winner
Ehon Nippon Award
1987
Organization:
Ehon Nippon Award Committee
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Hachiro
1967 Picture book (illustration)Illustrated picture book written by Ryusuke Saito; set around Hachirogata and rural life.
localitynaturechildren
Hanasaki-yama
1969 Picture book (illustration)A tale celebrating nature and human kindness across the seasons; Takidaira's design and illustrations won the Kodansha award.
naturekindnessfour seasons
Mochi-Mochi no Ki
1971 Fictional picture book (illustration)A classic picture book by Ryusuke Saito; Takidaira provided evocative illustrations for the story of a boy and a tree.
couragegrowthnature
Bero-Dashi Chomma
1967 Picture book (illustration)A collaboration with Ryusuke Saito; a humorous, folktale-like picture book illustrated by Takidaira.
humorfolklore
The Naked King
1972 Picture book (author/illustrator)A picture book by Takidaira himself, notable for its use of woodblock and paper-cut techniques.
humorsocial satire
Bibliography
- The Naked King (1972)
- The World of Kirie (1972)
- Jiro Takidaira Kirie Collections Vol.1-7 (1972-1978)
- Collected Works of Jiro Takidaira, 15 vols (1984-1985)
- The Amulet My Mother Gave Me (essays, 1991)
- Winds and Clouds of Home (art collection, 1994)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Rustic, warm expression based on woodblock prints and paper-cut techniquesVisual emphasis on nostalgia and close observation of nature
- Recurring Motifs
- rural landscapesseasonal changechildren and daily lifeflora and fauna
Health
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cancer2009（晩年）Died in 2009 after battling cancer
Legacy
Known for woodblock prints and kirie works that evoke nostalgia, Takidaira illustrated many picture books and book designs, depicting children's sensibilities and Japan's seasons. His works appear in public installations (Moriya and Ishioka stations) and have been widely exhibited and collected.
Museums
- Ilf Children's Art Museum (hosted exhibitions of Jiro Takidaira) Okaya, Nagano, Japan
- Moriya Station stained-glass originals (installation/commission) Moriya Station concourse, Moriya, Ibaraki, Japan Opened in 2005
- Ishioka Station concourse (stained-glass based on Takidaira's work) Ishioka Station concourse, Ishioka, Ibaraki, Japan Opened in 2016
Academic Societies
- Japan Art Association
- Japan Children's Publishing Artists League
Archives
- National Diet Library (holds works / authority data)
- Iwasaki Publishing (holds collections and publications)
In Popular Culture
- Public installations such as stained-glass works at Moriya and Ishioka stations
Trivia
- Although his actual birthdate was April 10, it was registered as April 1 to allow earlier school entry.
- Served in the military during World War II and was taken prisoner during the Battle of Okinawa.
- Works based on his art were installed as stained-glass in Moriya Station (2005) and Ishioka Station (2016).
- Known for illustrating picture books by Ryusuke Saito such as Mochi-Mochi no Ki.