Sanao Matsuda松田眞扶
Traditional Craftsman
Sanao learned maki-e lacquer ware techniques from his father Shuetsu, who was trained at Zohiko in Kyoto, and began studying under Living National Treasure Naoji Terai since 1955.Since his first exhibition at the Echizen Lacquerware Exhibition, he has participated in a number of exhibitions in various fields.
Profile
PROFILE
| Since 1968 | Invited to the Fukui Prefecture Integrated Art Exhibition |
| 1971 | Solo exhibition at Hoso Kaikan |
| 1977 | Certified as Traditional Craftsman of Echizen lacquerware in maki-e |
| 1981 | Certified as first-class technician of Echizen lacquerware in maki-e |
| 1990 | Exhibition with Hattori Masanari at Sabae City Museum |
| 1994-95 | President of Fukui Craft Artisans' Association |
| 1996 | Created the wall "Tojinbo" at Fukui International Activities Plaza |
| 1997 | Created the wall "Flying" at Sabae Kyoyo Kaikan |
| 2004 | Rare Years Exhibition at the Prefectural Museum of Art |
| Since 2005 | Held the Maki-e and parent-child exhibition at Tokyo Hiroo, Ikebukuro, Aoyama Square and Omotesando 291 |
| 2006 | Sumo Tournament Gunbai production for the Main Tournament 2006 and several times since then |
| 2008 | Father-Son Tri-Generation Exhibition at Tiffany & Co. Certified as Modern Master Craftsman |
| 2009 | Recognized as an Intangible Cultural Property by Sabae City |
| Since 2012 | Received to restore objects used by Emperor Meiji and other royalty |
| 2012 | Cooperative participation in Ikeda Tourist Bus interior decoration |
| 2014 | Participated in the World Craft Competition for the 50th Anniversary in China as a representative of Japan |
| 2018 | Honored to present works to Princess Takamado at the Fukui National Athletic Meet |
| 2019 | Made and presented wood and thorns in maki-e lacquerware for Princess Akishinonomiya Makiko's library at the request of Fukui Prefecture Presented celebration gift to Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress on their accession to the throne |
Awards
AWARDS
| Since 1955 | Fukui Prefecture General Art Exhibition, the Governor’s Prize 5 times, other prizes 5 times |
| Since 1956 | 1956 Echizen Lacquerware Exhibition, Governor’s Prize 10 times, other prizes 25 times |
| Since 1959 | Ishikawa Contemporary Art Exhibition selected for 5 times |
| 1968 | The Newcomer’s Prize of the Miyazaki Prefectural Literary Association |
| Since 1980 | 1980 Awarded at the Good Design Exhibition 6 times |
| 1997 | Awarded the Sabae Citizen’s Culture Prize |
| 2009 | Awarded The Yellow Ribbon Medal of Honor |
| 2013 | Awarded the Fukui Prefecture Culture Prize |
National Lacquerware Exhibition
| 1989 | Minister of Labor Award |
| 1991 | Minister of International Trade and Industry Award |
| 1994 | Minister of Labor Award |
| 1996 | Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award |
| 1997 | Minister of Labor Award |
| 2001 | Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award Other awards 31 times |
National Traditional Crafts Exhibition
| 1989 | Ministry of International Trade and Industry Director-General’s Award |
| 1993 | General Minister of Interior Award |
| 1994 | Award of Director-General of Living Essentials Bureau and Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Special Award of Traditional Technology |
| 1995 | Award of the President of the Traditional Craft Association |
| 1996 | Excellent Performance Award |
| 2000 | The Chairman’s Award for Traditional Craftsman Other awards 7 times |