Kenichi Mori Marquetry Art “Apocalypse”｜ツキ板と膠で描く木象嵌アート – MORI KOUGEI

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Kenichi Mori “Apocalypse”｜Wood Veneer Marquetry Art
A documentary of the creation process behind “Apocalypse”, a wood veneer marquetry artwork by Kenichi Mori, selected for the 118th Nitten – The Japan Fine Arts Exhibition (2025).

Using traditional hide glue and ultra-thin wood veneers (Tsuki-ita), Mori carefully crafts each piece by hand.
The work combines precision cutting with a leather knife, delicate bonding through heat and moisture, and unique scorching techniques to express light, depth, and emotion within the wood itself.

This film reveals the essence of Japanese craftsmanship (Kogei) — a harmony of nature, time, and the artisan’s hands.