Sugimoto
Mitsutoshi Sugimoto (born June 30, 1975)
A contemporary artist, Botany Painting artist, and graphic designer from Tokyo.
Representative Director of Entre San Frappé Inc. Part-time lecturer at Shizuoka Institute of Science and Technology, Shizuoka Design College.
Design and Photography
Mr. Sugimoto handles a wide range of graphic design projects, primarily focusing on corporate philosophy, CI (Corporate Identity), and VI (Visual Identity) planning. He possesses advanced skills in photography, specializing in product shots and candid photography. As an educator, he passes on his design and photo development techniques to the next generation.
Creation of Botany Painting
In 2017, inspired by traditional crafts using lotus in Southeast Asia, he created "Botany Painting," a unique art form incorporating Japanese aesthetics. This technique involves coloring wooden panels and baskets using leaves from lotus, Indian bodhi, and monstera. He hosts workshops nationwide that even beginners can enjoy, and offers an art experience that can be enjoyed at home through correspondence courses.
Works and Achievements
Major Works
- Utsuwa Nanohana: Planning and production of exhibition guides (2004–)
- Wagashi Nanohana: Overall sales promotion (photography, design)
- Sapporo Beer Kuro Label: Izu limited label design
- Higashiyama Kyu Kishi-tei: CI, VI, etc.
- Kobashi Seika: Direction, CI, VI, overall sales promotion
- Yuichi Inoue Art Collection: Photography, design
Awards
- Shizuoka Digital Content Award
- Katsuhiko Hibino Award, Gifu Flag Art, Gifu Prefectural Governor's Award
- Tokyo Wonder Wall Selection
- JAGDA Graphic Award
- Architecture Competition (Aichi Prefecture) [Yoshifumi Nakamura "Is This Architecture Too?"] Grand Prize
- Toyama Product Design Competition, Yasuo Kuroki Award