Introducing the label design for the new sake "Akikaze Nouveau"

The label design for Akiho Winery's "Akikaze Nouveau" is
This artwork is by artist Takayuki Matsumine.
Born in Shizukuishi Town, Iwate Prefecture. At the age of 16, she suffered a spinal cord injury in an accident and has been living in a wheelchair ever since, continuing to create art on the themes of "living" and "the relationship between nature and people."
He originally competed as a freestyle ski athlete.
This style, which emphasizes bodily sensations and a sense of oneness with nature, is still relevant to contemporary artistic expression.
After studying in Los Angeles, USA, she is now based in Tokyo and Morioka.
Exhibiting at exhibitions and art fairs both domestically and internationally,
Her work, which depicts "memories of landscapes" that lie in the space between technology and analog, is attracting attention.

For this year's "Autumn Wind Nouveau" label, the design is inspired by the topography of Akiu, where winds blow from east to west.
Abstractly expressing the autumn light and the vitality of the vineyard. The light and fresh taste of the wine,
It is visualized using soft lines and colors.
Wine and art are both born from nature and completed by human sensibility.
Mr. Matsumine's sensibilities resonated with Akiho Winery's philosophy of "making wine that reflects the local terroir," resulting in this outstanding creation.

It will be released on November 16th, with a limited run of 100 bottles.
We will be selling these products in our physical store and on our online shop.

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