from the Introduction to the Artist from the Onishi Gallery: In this groundbreaking book, Osumi Yukie tells the story of more than five decades\' engagement with Metal art, introducing us to her creative world from the perspective of Holder of an Intangible Cultural Property, an official title popularly known as "Living National Treasure." She has the distinction of being the very first woman to receive this honor for high achievement in the field of metalwork since the system was first establish.
from the Introduction to the Artist from the Onishi Gallery: In this groundbreaking book, Osumi Yukie tells the story of more than five decades\' engagement with Metal art, introducing us to her creative world from the perspective of Holder of an Intangible Cultural Property, an official title popularly known as "Living National Treasure." She has the distinction of being the very first woman to receive this honor for high achievement in the field of metalwork since the system was first establish
