Taiichiro Yoshida
Born 1989, Tokyo Prefecture
Taichiro Yoshida took on the challenge of creating Eevee and its original three Evolutions. Why Eevee? “ Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green are memorable to me.” It is also important to note that the various Evolutions of Eevee connect to the copper that is Yoshida’s material. Here, the color and gloss of pure copper is showcased to the fullest in Eevee. Further chemical changes were used to produce bronze for Vaporeon, gold and silver gilding for Jolteon, and a traditional scarlet patina called hido for Flareon. The black used for the ears and other parts is also due to the sulfurization of copper. In addition to their types, Pokémon are accompanied by various stories. Yoshida therefore took on the challenge of examining the material and thinking about the internal nature of the four Pokémon he chose, noting that even their casual appearances conceal hidden meanings. The glass cloisonné, which he used to create the largest eyeballs he has ever made, is infused with fluid light, delivering the joy of engaging with the creatures’ inner thoughts.
Photo by Hiroaki Shinohara
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