The Depth of the『Pokémon x Crafts Exhibition』「Pikachu Forest」 and Eevee’s evolution are well-received「(Too realistic.) Kids will cry」【Kanazawa event】

Three weeks have passed since the 『Pokemon x Crafts Exhibition: Discovering Beauty and Craftsmanship』 opened at the National Crafts Museum in Kanazawa on March 21, featuring works by 20 artists, from living national treasures to up-and-coming artists, who have interpreted the appeal of Pokemon in their own ways. The depth of the 『Pokemon x Crafts』 exhibition can be seen just by looking at the impressions tweeted by visitors to the exhibition.

The National Crafts Museum and Pikachu (image from 『the National Crafts Museum National Crafts Museum』 Instagram)

Fine description in 「Pikachu Forest」

「Pikachu Forest」 (image from 『the National Crafts Museum’s』 Instagram)

「Pikachu Forest」 (by Reiko Sudo) is made of needlelace ribbon, which is known as “thread art”. According to the official website of 「Nuno」 Co., Ltd. which textile designer Reiko Sudo participated in the establishment of, the production period lasted two years.

Close-up of 「Pikachu Forest」 (image from 『nuno cloth』 Instagram)

Inspired by the 「Pikachu no Mori」 (1997), episode 39 of the 『Pokémon』 anime series, it represents Pikachu’s adorable behavior, and is inspired by 「alpine plants」 such as sheep’s tooth and vine grass that would grow in Pikachu’s habitat. Four types of lace were embroidered based on sketches and cutouts. The total number of lace ribbons used is said to be about 900.

Sketch of the 「Pikachu Forest」 creation phase (image from 『nuno cloth』 Instagram)

Visitors to the 『Pokemon x Crafts Exhibition』 were also soothed by the 「Pikachu Forest」.

The power of EVE’s evolution is recognized even by 【official】

「Sanders」 (by Yasuichiro Yoshida) attracted attention for its powerful visuals even before the 『Pokemon x Crafts』 exhibition was held.

「Saunders」, which was unveiled in October 2022 to much acclaim (image from 『the National Crafts Museum National Crafts Museum』 Instagram).

Sanders is a Shinka Pokémon Eevee evolved from a Normal type, or Minari Pokémon. The Ho-ono Pokémon from which Eevee evolved is Booster.

Since the 『Pokémon x Crafts』 exhibition also exhibited works expressing boosters, the Twitter account of the 『【Official】 Project Eevee (Continued)』 tweeted, 「Take a closer look at Eevee…!
You can see the parts of the Pokémon’s type, etc. Thunders is made of parts of a thunderbolt… It’s wonderful to feel the wonder of evolution!」 He posted a photo.

Just by looking at the photo, she said, 「I’m surprised at how delicately made it is! The nose and mouth are cute, and the eyes are realistic and beautiful」 and 「Kids will cry」

Video of the popular 「All things in nature Pokémon Jar」

Can you find Pikachu hidden in the design of the 「All things in nature Pokemon Jar」 (by Yuki Hayama)?

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