Meet the Artists

Background and profile

Kou Nakamura

-1957年

Joined Isurugi Sakan Co., Ltd.

-1971年

Obtained the Level 1 Sakan Plasterer qualification (national examination)

-1984年

Obtained the Level 2 Licensed Building Site Manager qualification (finishing; national examination)

-1986年

Received the Ishikawa Prefectural Award for Outstanding Technical Achievements

-1993年

Appointed as head of Plasterwork Project Department at Isurugi Co., Ltd.

-2001年

Awarded the Kanazawa City Official Artisans' Commendation

-2001年

Director of Plasterwork for the restoration of Kanazawa Castle's Hishiyagura (diamond shaped turret), Gojukkennagaya (armory) and Hashizumemonzoku yagura (gate with turret)

-2003年

Appointed to the executive committee and head of the Research and Development Department at Isurugi Co., Ltd.

-2004年

Appointed an additional position as head of the Art Department