FLOWER ART AWRAD 2024
Jury member profile
Nahoko Ota
Naoko Ohta
Curator
Clay Inc. Representative Director and CEO
NPO Tokyoga Representative Director/Chief Curator
Born in Tokyo. Graduated from Waseda University, Faculty of Letters, Major in Art History. Utilizing the experience and aesthetic sense gained through living in the UK, France, and Germany, she has participated in various art projects between companies and governments. Earning high praise and trust for our global level quality management.
Yumiko Yamamoto
Yumiko Yamamoto
Previously held public relations positions for Dior (cosmetics), Lanvin (fashion), and Air France. At Air France, he is involved in sponsoring events related to French culture and art in general. He has a deep knowledge of French culture and art in general.
Currently, as the representative of Elan Communications, she is involved in various PR activities and introducing French culture, in addition to French interpretation and translation.
Akihiro Nozaki
Akihiro Nozaki
After working in the construction industry, he entered the world of flowers. Utilizing his experience in architecture, he specializes in detailed and dynamic designs, and has produced many large-scale works. Flower Art Award in Tokyo Midtown 2010, 2011, 2014 champion. Winner of the World Grand Prix at the 2010 and 2014 International Art Floral Competition in France. He has received worldwide recognition as a flower designer, including winning the Grand Prix at the Ventspils Flower Carpet Competition in Latvia for two consecutive years in 2015 and 2016.
Takayuki Fukasawa
Takayuki Fukazawa
After working in the apparel industry, he entered the ikebana industry. His style is characterized by the use of not only flowers but also all natural things such as water, stones, and soil, and is greatly influenced by Asian and African cultures. Currently, he is also active as the leader of the ikebana performance group "Za Sogetsu."Awards: 2007 Grand Prix winner of the Flower Mode Award (currently the Flower Art Award). 2007 Participated in France's "Art Floral International Competition" as a representative of Japan.
94th Sogetsu Exhibition Newcomer Award 100th Sogetsu Exhibition Best Work Award "Flower Hymn Award"
Kaori Hayama
Kaoi Hayama
Completed architecture at Tokyo University of the Arts, Graduate School of Fine Arts.
Visual spatial artist, first-class architect, and professor of Sencha-do Obaku Baicharyu. He is involved in urban development and environmental design, including serving as a member of the Fukaya City Hall New Building Expert Council, chair of the Japan Bird House Contest judging committee, and planning and designing based in Fukaya, designing buildings such as houses, houses with stores, shops, and cafes.
In addition to permanent exhibitions at the Miyagi Prefectural Museum of Senses and the China Shanghai Showroom, we also hold special exhibitions at BankART 1929 Yokohama, Aoyama Spiral, Toyohashi Station, etc., and create spatial art.
Asami Shiode
Asami Shiode
painter. This is a painting study of how to view the entire picture of fragmentation in a way that "doesn't damage it one by one." Other works include performances and spatial expressions that question the existence of the artist himself.
2016 phase transition - existence of on and off /Zainul Gallery-1 (Bangladesh), 2017 Flashing existence/membrane of connections - Shiodenomi 3 (Ueno), 2018, 2021, 2022 Art Fair Tokyo / Future Artist Tokyo (Yurakucho), 2019 Nakanojo Biennale (Gunma), etc.
Tomohide Aikawa
Tomohide Aikawa
After serving as deputy editor-in-chief of the art magazines Art Top and Sumi, he became independent in 1984. After serving as the editor-in-chief of the Japanese version of GEO, he was involved in the editing and production of various magazines and mooks. Currently, he is the chief editor of the "UNESCO World Heritage Annual Report" (Japan Federation of UNESCO Associations) and the editor-in-chief of the web magazine "SUMAU". He also writes about a wide range of art-related topics, including architecture, design, and interior design.
Sho Sogabe
Syo Sogabe
Wedding and party decorations, flower lessons, stage performances throughout Japan, and event production. In order to pursue the possibilities of expression that arise when people interact with plants, he engages in a variety of activities, including presenting works at solo exhibitions, live performances, and collaborative work with creators from other industries. In 2004, she won the Grand Prix of “MERIDIEN CUP” (currently Flower Art Award) and participated as a Japanese representative in France’s “Art Floral International Competition”. In recent years, he has also exhibited and demonstrated his work overseas, including in France, the Netherlands, and Shanghai. Appeared on NHK's "Hobby Gardening", "Asaichi", etc.
Natori Hibiki Uminosuke
kyonosuke Natori
A photographer and video production/web production planner who lives in Kyoto and is active at automobile events and fashion shows. He also handles web planning for several fashion designers, etc. Studied photography, contemporary art, and music in Paris, Germany as a student. After operating a film and video vocational school and director of an FM radio station in Kyoto City, he became independent as a web/advertisement planner. In the field of flowers, he is in charge of video planning and editing for ``Paris Style Perfect Lesson.''
Hirano Yu
Yutaka Hirano
Event producer from Kyoto Prefecture
After working at a publishing company, he established PLAINS INC. in 1999. Starting with holding the MERIDIEN CUP, the predecessor of the FLOWER ART AWARD, in 2000, he has been working to connect Japanese flower artists with the international stage for over 22 years. In addition, he is involved in various projects with the theme of flower art in Japan, France, Italy, and Spain. In 2021, he was awarded the Grand Officier 2nd Class of France's Encouragement Publique (Order of Encouragement for Social Merit). Chairman of the FLOWER ART AWARD executive committee.
Profile of overseas judges
Bea Beroy
bear belloy
After studying agricultural engineering, he studied flowers and has been an educator for over 17 years at the School of Floral Arts in Catalonia, where he was principal for 7 years. He is active as an educator in various regions, mainly in Spain and Portugal, participating in demonstrations and international festivals, and serving as a jury member for the European Cup. She currently runs MAYFLOWER in Barcelona and co-owns 5Sentits, a pioneering company providing training and freelance services to floral professionals. Co-author of Barcelona Architecture Floral.
Alex Segura
alex segura
He has been active at the forefront of the Spanish flower industry for 20 years as a florist and Superior Technical Designer in Floral Art, and has been teaching at the Catalunya Floral Art School for over 10 years. Currently, he runs the popular flower studio ``5SENTITS FLOWERS'' in Barcelona, where he creates flower decorations for famous clients, gives demonstrations and lectures around the world, and serves as a judge for competitions held all over Spain. Responsible for the floral decorations at the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony venue.
Florence CORNET
florence cornet
After graduating from high school, she focused on American literature. She studied abroad in the United States and the United Kingdom, aiming to become an English teacher. At the age of 26, she became interested in flower art and decided to become an art and floral instructor.
After working at a florist in Paris for five years, he obtained his BP qualification at Piverdier and began working as a lecturer. Since then, he has been active as a central lecturer at Piverdier. In 2018, he trained students at Piverdier Macau for a year and a half and helped out at Michael Pat's shop. After returning to Japan, he devoted himself to teaching brush-up courses for French professional florists. He is also involved in training foreign students at franchise schools in various countries.
Isabelle BRETHOME
Isabel Burtomé
Completed architecture at Tokyo University of the Arts, Graduate School of Fine Arts.
Visual spatial artist, first-class architect, and professor of Sencha-do Obaku Baicharyu. He is involved in urban development and environmental design, including serving as a member of the Fukaya City Hall New Building Expert Council, chair of the Japan Bird House Contest judging committee, and planning and designing based in Fukaya, designing buildings such as houses, houses with stores, shops, and cafes.
In addition to permanent exhibitions at the Miyagi Prefectural Museum of Senses and the China Shanghai Showroom, we also hold special exhibitions at BankART 1929 Yokohama, Aoyama Spiral, Toyohashi Station, etc., and create spatial art.
Pascal PHANER
Pascal Faner
Since he began his apprenticeship in 1982, everything he has produced and created has been related to plants.
And even now, he never misses his training (continues to brush up on his skills). At first, I took an introductory horticulture course, and then switched to art/floral.
He has experience in conducting demonstrations not only in France but also overseas. His past experience is wide-ranging, including working at a boutique and flower wholesaler, serving as a lecturer at an apprentice training school, producing DVDs, publishing books, and contributing articles to various magazines.
1999: Gold medal at Trophee Prestige Ortiflore (Paris)
2007: Obtained the 23rd Art Floral MOF (French Best Craftsman) qualification in his hometown of Lyon.
Video Section Judges Profile
Shun Mihata
Shun Mihata
1-10
Chief Manager and Director of the Design Department
Born in 1983.
Based on his experience at a video production company, he is well versed in a wide range of video genres, including 3DCG and motion graphics. Currently, he is using this rich background to create "exciting experiences." In creating interactive experiences, he is in charge of high-resolution experience design that is conscious of the timeline of emotions, and directing art direction.
Representative work: "Beautiful Bangkok 2020"
"CONCORDIA" digital installation for the 2020 countdown event
Creative direction for the production mapping at Odaiba Beach, Odaiba Seaside Park in 2023 Part-time lecturer at Kyoto Seika University
Keigo Miki
Keigo Miki
1-10
Experience Design Business Headquarters Business Promotion Department Overseas Division Manager Producer
Born in 1978.
After graduating from Pratt Institute School of Architecture (New York), he became an architect in 2008 and now runs his own design firm.
He has been involved in the design and planning of a wide range of spaces for the past 10 years, including homes, daycare centers, offices, and stores.
In 2018, he joined 1→10 due to his interest in the fusion of spatial and digital expression.
After joining the company, he took on the role of producer, taking advantage of his background in architecture and space, and was mainly in charge of spatial projects, lighting events, installations, etc.
From 2022, he will be responsible for expanding the company's business overseas as manager of the Overseas Department.
▼Major achievements・Magical Shores at SILOSO / Sentosa Island, Singapore・One to Ten Nijo Castle Night Party / Kyoto・Kyu Shiba Rikyu Night Party / Tokyo・ENNICHI by 1-10 / Gunma・ImagiNite at Sensory Scape / Sentosa Island, Singapore Opened in March 2024
・Art Macao Kyoto Pavilion / Macau
Hiroki Ishikawa
Hiromi Ishikawa
Based on the philosophy of "creating the world's most society-oriented school," he has been in charge of running a practical school for people who want to become creative designers, and has served as president and chairman of Vantan Co., Ltd. He has built a cutting-edge and unique educational model that is unlike any other, and established Vantan as a leading school in specialized education. He has produced 190,000 graduates who go on to work in various industries.
Currently, he is a producer at J-COLABO, a Brooklyn-based company that mainly works on the incubation business of Japanese companies expanding globally, and also serves as an advisor and management consultant to many other companies. He is an expert in structured management, organization building, and human resource development.
Hibiki Uminosuke
Natori
A photographer and video/web production planner currently living in Kyoto City, active in car events and fashion shows. He also works on web planning for several fashion designers. As a student, he studied photography, contemporary art, and music in Paris, Germany. After working as the manager of a film and video vocational school and as a director for an FM radio station in Kyoto, he became independent and continues to work as a web/advertising planner. In the field of flowers, he was in charge of planning and editing the video "Paris Style Perfect Lessons."