AOI YAMAGUCHI CALLIGRAPHY

Category: Calligraphy

  • Introduction to Shodo: Japanese Calligraphy Workshop for First-time Beginners Spring 2024

    Introduction to Shodo: Japanese Calligraphy Workshop for First-time Beginners Spring 2024

    [vc_row][vc_column][rs_image_block align=”align-center” image_link=”yes” image=”8194″ link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fateliertowa.myflodesk.com%2Fspring2024″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][rs_special_text]Introduction to Shodo: Japanese Calligraphy Workshop for First-time Beginners Spring 2024[/rs_special_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Spring is around the corner! I’m excited to launch a new online course designed for first-time beginners who wish to start into the journey of calligraphy, and build strong foundation learning basics.

    In this 5-day online course of hands-on workshop designed for first-time youth & adult beginners, get an intimate exploration of fundamental Japanese calligraphy brushwork, and find balance within yourself through meditative calligraphy process. The workshop begins with the basics: an introduction to a brief history of Japanese calligraphy, Japanese writing system and calligraphy styles, proper use of the calligraphy tools, posture and manners. Participants will be practicing Kanji on hanshi calligraphy paper, with in-depth lectures on basic brushwork, focusing on the formal Regular Script called Kaisho (楷書).

    By the end of the course, you will learn the The Eight Principles of Yong: 8 most common strokes in regular script, and learn how to properly write your name to complete your final artwork. The course concludes with creating your final piece, while focusing on the balance between mind and body. You will be familiar with your own brush, and learn how to be present in the moment physically and spiritually stroke by stroke.

    Spring 2024
    5-day Course

    Session 1: SATURDAY APRIL 13, 2024  | 10am – 12:00pm PST
    Session 2: SATURDAY APRIL 27, 2024 | 10AM – 12:00PM PST
    Session 3: SATURDAY MAY 11, 2024 | 10am – 12:00pm PST
    Session 4: MAY 25, 2024 | 10am – 12:00PM PST
    Session 5: JUNE 8, 2024 | 10am – 12:00pm PST

    MEET ON ZOOM

    Click below to learn more about the course & register for the workshop!

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  • Seasons: Japanese Calligraphy Workshop with Tea Pairing “桜” at Tea at Shiloh in April

    Seasons: Japanese Calligraphy Workshop with Tea Pairing “桜” at Tea at Shiloh in April

    [vc_row][vc_column][rs_image_block align=”align-center” image_link=”yes” image=”8178″ link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fstore.teaatshiloh.com%2Fproducts%2Fseasons-japanese-calligraphy-workshop-with-tea-pairing-1%3Futm_source%3DcopyToPasteBoard%26utm_medium%3Dproduct-links%26utm_content%3Dweb”][rs_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][rs_special_text tag=”h2″]SEASONS 04 『桜』 -Cherry Blossom- : Japanese Calligraphy Workshop with Tea Pairing at Tea at Shiloh[/rs_special_text][rs_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]I’m excited to announce the upcoming Spring edition of SEASONS: Japanese Calligraphy Workshop with Tea Pairing at Tea at Shiloh in Los Angeles this April.

    The April session will be 桜 (sakura) or Cherry Blossoms, which is a symbol of the fleeting nature of life and the transience of beauty in Japanese culture. We will embrace the ephemeral yet vibrant beauty of the spring through tea pairing and Japanese calligraphy.

    The evening will have two parts: First, guests will be introduced to the artist’s selection of haiku poems with 桜 (cherry blossom) to inspire, which will be paired with a tea. After nourishing our mind and body through this sensory experience, we will dive into the practice of Japanese calligraphy. We will go over a brief history of Japanese calligraphy, calligraphy tools and supplies, as well as proper posture to focus on the present. You will begin to explore how the self is reflected in your own writing. Guests will practice the kanji character “桜” on up to 20 sheets of hanshi paper and take their own finished artworks home as souvenir from the evening.

    Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2024
    Time: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Fee: $125 per seat

    Location:
    Tea at Shiloh
    2035 Bay St: Los Angeles, 90021

    Age requirement:
    The workshop is designed for the adult beginners. No prior experience is necessary.

    Materials:
    All calligraphy supplies and materials needed for the workshop will be provided. The lesson will be taught in English. Knowledge of the Japanese language is not necessary.

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  • SEASONS: Japanese Calligraphy Workshop with Tea Pairing at Tea at Shiloh in December

    SEASONS: Japanese Calligraphy Workshop with Tea Pairing at Tea at Shiloh in December

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    I’m excited to announce upcoming workshop in collaboration with Tea at Shiloh in downtown Los Angeles on December 11th, 2023.

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    SEASONS is my series of Japanese calligraphy workshops focusing on the innate beauty of the transition from one season to another captured in poetry. There are hundreds of kigo (季語, “season word”), which is a word or phrase associated with a particular season used in traditional forms of Japanese poetry. The December session, in collaboration with Tea at Shiloh, will be 凩 (kogarashi) or Winter Wind. We will embrace the cold winter wind through tea pairing and Japanese calligraphy.

     

    The evening will have two parts: First, guests will be introduced to the artist’s selection of haiku poems with 凩 (winter wind) as the chosen kigo to inspire, which will be paired with a cup of selected tea by Tea at Shiloh. After having our body and spirit warmed up, we will dive into the practice of Japanese calligraphy. We will go over a brief history of Japanese calligraphy,  calligraphy tools and supplies, as well as proper posture to focus on the balance of mind and body. You will begin to explore how the self is reflected in your own writing. Guests will practice the character “凩” on up to 20 sheets of hanshi paper and take their own finished artworks home as souvenir from the evening.

    This workshop is designed for adult beginners. No prior experience or knowledge of Japanese is necessary.

     

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    SEASONS: Japanese Calligraphy Workshop with Tea Pairing

    Date: Monday, December 11, 2023
    Time: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Fee: $150 per seat

    Location:
    Tea at Shiloh
    2035 Bay St: Los Angeles, 90021

    Age requirement:
    The workshop is designed for the adult beginners. No prior experience is necessary.

    Materials:
    All calligraphy supplies and materials needed for the workshop will be provided. The lesson will be taught in English. Knowledge of the Japanese language is not necessary.

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  • Calligraphy for Blue Eye Samurai on Netflix

    Calligraphy for Blue Eye Samurai on Netflix

    [vc_row][vc_column][rs_special_text]Calligraphy for Blue Eye Samurai: On View on Netflix[/rs_special_text][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJ1yQn17lbE” align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I had an honor to work on the kanji title of @netflix Blue Eye Samurai, 『碧眼』— “Blue Eye”.

    「碧」(blue) is also part of my name 碧生 — but I wanted this 「碧」to be unique, in a way that reminds viewers of the protagonist Mizu.

    I was looking at Mizu’s eyes, the sharp, elongated, handsome eyes. Then exploring the various writing styles from historical references, I resonated with the style of Zhao Mengfu in Yuan Era, with 5th stroke 白 (white) similar to the sharp Mizu’s eyes. From this idea as a starting point, I worked on versions of sketches. I had this remark from the director Jane Wu – even “silence before drawing the sword” to be translated into the movement of brushstrokes, lingering in my head.

    Finally, we landed to the final design — the first stroke of both characters are written in a triangular shape that evoke an imagery of the moment when a Katana (sword) being drawn out of its Saya (case). 碧 with that Mizu’s sharp eye. The last stroke of 眼 piercing through the 9th vertical stroke, which reminds you of the last sword movement that pierces through the opponent with no hesitation.

    Thank you Amber Noizumi, Michael Green, Jane Wu and especially Nicholas Cofrancesco for the wonderful opportunity to work with and trusting me with the process.

    Original works written with a horse hair brush with Sumi ink on high-grade gasen-shi paper.

    Read interview on TUDUM Netflix: Immerse Yourself in This ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Research Guide to Edo-Period Japan 
    “Calligraphy was central to communication and reflected the style of the writer.”

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    11月3日Netflixにて配信開始となった「Blue Eye Samurai / ブルー・アイ・サムライ」の漢字題字揮毫、また劇中の様々なシーンに登場する、手紙、看板、刀剣制作工程などの、手書きの筆文字の多くを手がけました。

    題字の『碧眼』については、私の名前の一部である「碧」が入っていることからより思い入れも深く、いかにこの二文字を、作品の看板となる題字として「Blue Eye Samurai」を代弁できるような表現が出来るかに試行錯誤しました。

    着想を得たのは主人公「みず」のその鋭い眼。復讐の旅に出る孤独な侍の断固として揺るぎなくも、どこか繊細で鋭いシャープ感がある目の形をスケッチしながら書体を考察して行く中で、趙孟頫の「碧」の白の書き方にみずの瞳を彷彿とさせるものがあると思い、そこからデザインを展開していきました。監督ジェーンの「刀を抜く前の静けさをも」表現するような線を書いてほしい、との声を、何度も反芻しながら。

    最終的に辿り着いたのは、刀を鞘から抜き取る瞬間を思わせるような運筆で書いた「碧」と「眼」の第一画目、みずの眼をイメージした「白」のある「碧」、そして対峙者を一瞬で仕留めるような鋭く迅速な刀裁きをイメージした「眼」の最終画は九画目の縦線を貫く形。全体として、一寸の油断も許さないような力強くスピード感ある運筆で、この若き侍のスレンダーな身なりと卓越した刀の動きとを想いながら揮毫しました。

    制作に関わってから２年、ついに公開を迎え、感慨深い思いです。脚本を書かれたアンバー・ノイズミ、マイケル・グリーン(LOGAN／ローガン、Blade Runner 2049/ブレード・ランナー2049)、監督のジェーン・ウー率いる才能溢れる制作チームの一員として、書を通して制作に関われたことを光栄に思います。ハリウッドならではのスリル溢れるアクションは言うまでもなく、また違った角度から日本文化と歴史を、そして人種・アイデンディティについても考えさせられる、日本への深い愛を感じられる作品だと思います。ぜひご高覧いただけたら嬉しいです！[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][rs_image_block align=”align-center” image=”8105″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row padding=”pt-70 pb-70 pt-xs-50 pb-xs-50″][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][rs_buttons btn_size=”btn-medium” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.netflix.com%2Ftitle%2F81144203″ btn_text=”WATCH BLUE EYE SAMURAI ON NETFLIX” text_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#333333″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

  • Solo Exhibition 「墨と心象」Sumi: Inner Landscapes at Hugomento in San Francisco opening on November 12, 2022

    Solo Exhibition 「墨と心象」Sumi: Inner Landscapes at Hugomento in San Francisco opening on November 12, 2022

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    山口碧生 個展 | Aoi Yamaguchi Solo Exhibition

    「墨と心象」 Sumi: Inner Landscapes

    Contemporary Japanese Calligraphy and Bokushō Expressions

    I am excited to announce my upcoming solo exhibition at hugomento in San Francisco, on view from November 12 until the end of the year. I will be showing selected artworks from various conceptual series exploring abstract expressions using the mixture of Tanboku (淡墨) and Noboku (濃墨) that I have been working on in the past decade. I hope this exhibition brings you new discoveries in witnessing the possibilities of Sumi ink, and feel the music and poetry in its dramatic expressions. I will be present at the opening reception on Saturday, November 12 from 3pm-6pm. Please RSVP from the link below. I look forward to seeing you there!


    Opening Reception: November 12, 2022, 3-6pm
    Exhibition: November 12 – December 31,  2022

    Link to RSVP

    Through endless experimentation, Aoi Yamaguchi explores the depth of the shades and expressive effects that sumi ink can create in the monochromatic linguistic landscape.

    The chemistry between tanboku (淡墨: light-colored sumi ink) and Japanese gasen paper is sublime. From the moment the ink touches the paper, the ink fuses with paper and ripples out, as if the ink is alive and paper is breathing. With the right balance of water and sumi written in an unbroken motion through a brush, on a delicate and velvet-like surface of gasen paper, clear brush stroke edges emerge as the water evaporates, within an aura-like blurred edges that continues to expand. Utilizing the lightness and fluidity of tanboku combined with various traditional suiboku-ga techniques and brushworks, the artist expresses her interpretation of the character or words from her self-composed poems through her abstract calligraphic paintings.

    This exhibition showcases her selected artworks from the past 7 years exploring the world of tanboku (淡墨), in the form of bokushō (墨象), also known as zen-ei shodo (前衛書道), the art of abstract expressionism through the medium of Japanese calligraphy, including selected pieces from the series Momentum: Movements in Nature, 陰翳 IN-EI: Resonance of Shadows, and TWELVE 十二の記憶: Ode to Piano Classics.

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    輪廻転生 Reincarnation, 2017, Sumi ink, Gasenshi paper

    presented by

    h u g o m e n t o
    795 22nd Street,
    San Francisco, CA 94107
    hugo@hugomento.com
    hugomento.com
    +14155057609

    Hours:
    Wed – Fri, 1-6 pm
    Sat – Sun, 1-5 pm
    and by appointment

    hugomento is a boutique art gallery in Dogpatch, San Francisco owned and curated by Hugo Lai. Whether you’re looking for one-of-a-kind handcrafted ceramic art, a unique and original print, painting, sculpture, or other objet d’art, or simply want to experience one of the city’s most soulful small galleries, Hugomento is a must visit. Current artists include Mitch Iburg, Janet Jones, Marco Minetti, Blaise Rosenthal, Aoi Yamaguchi, Justin Zielke, among others.

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  • “ONI: Thunder God’s Tale” by Tonko House x Netflix released on Oct 21, 2022

    “ONI: Thunder God’s Tale” by Tonko House x Netflix released on Oct 21, 2022

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/PgSYux7UcXU” align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tonko House’s newest animated miniseries “ONI: Thunder God’s Tale”, which I had a honor of working on the calligraphy title for, was released on @netflix worldwide on Friday, October 21, 2022!

    We had a ONI crew screening & wrap party a week before the release date in West Hollywood, which was full of tears and laughters, rollercoaster of emotions… it was so incredible.

    While watching Onari’s journey, I saw myself in her and Naridon’s struggles — I was remembering the time when I decided Japanese calligraphy to be my career for my life. I asked myself, “What is it that only I can do, and no one else can? What was I born to do in my lifetime, in this world?” And then I remembered my master’s words when I received the first prize from the Minister of Education for my calligraphy when I was 14 years old — in his gentle, graceful voice, he said slowly — “Aoi-san, this is telling you that you must continue to practice calligraphy.”

    It was the path I chose for my life. It was about realizing what I have, what I grew up to do, accepting it as my fate, and commit to it as a responsibility to nurture, to grow with, to continue to share with the world, and to pass it on to the next generation. And this path, Japanese calligraphy, has brought me many meaningful encounters that I hold dear to my heart.

    Accepting, believing, and stand for the belief — the power is all within you.

    This epic series “ONI” is full of emotions and beauty throughout — adorable and irresistible characters, magnificent light in every scene, vibrant colors and shades of nature, powerful music scores that tells a story itself… both traditional and modern Japanese culture depicted so authentic yet new. This is a tale that only the director Daisuke “Dice” Tsutsumi can tell, and only Tonko House can create. I’m more than grateful and fortunate to have been part of it.

    I can’t wait for the whole world to experience #ONI!

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  • New Year’s Calligraphy “Kakizome” Workshop at Tortoise General Store

    New Year’s Calligraphy “Kakizome” Workshop at Tortoise General Store

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    New Year’s Calligraphy “Kakizome” Workshop 2022
    at Tortoise General Store

    [/rs_special_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kakizome (書き初め) is the term for the first calligraphy writing of the new year, traditionally performed on the second day of January. This event is also called 吉書 (kissho), 初硯 (hatsu-suzuri) and 試筆 (shi-hitsu). People write auspicious words or a short Japanese or Chinese poetry, such as haiku or tanka, something that symbolizes one’s wishes for the New Year. In modern times, people simply prefer to choose kanji characters that have positive meanings and one’s resolution for the year.

    Instructed by Aoi Yamaguchi, participants will be writing Kakizome with their choice of words for their wishes for the New Year. We will go over the basics from how to hold the brush to how to control the brush, the balance between the mind and body, understanding the structure and meaning of Japanese characters, and basic brush techniques. For the word choice, we will have a list of auspicious phrases for you to choose from. This one-time workshop of Kakizome invites you to focus on the moment and awareness for self, and renew your spirit for the fresh start of the year!

    The workshop will take place inside and is limited to 5 participants.

    Date and Time:
    Saturday, January 29th 2021
    10:30 am – 12:30 am

    Sunday, January 30th 2021
    9:30 am – 11:30 am

    Location:
    Inside the Tortoise General Store – 12701 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90066

    Safety guidelines:
    Masks will be worn by the instructor and participants.  Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.  We will have disposable masks available if needed.

    Age requirement:
    The workshop is designed for the adult beginners. No prior experience is necessary.  Let the beautiful poems unfold your imagination, let your brushes explore your creativity.

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  • Japanese Calligraphy “Shodo” Workshop for Beginners (Online) starting in 2022

    Japanese Calligraphy “Shodo” Workshop for Beginners (Online) starting in 2022

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    Japanese Calligraphy “Shodo” Workshop for Beginners (Online) starting in 2022

     
    Online Japanese calligraphy “shodo” workshop designed for beginners facilitated by Aoi Yamaguchi, focusing on the basic brushworks.
     

    Basics of Japanese Calligraphy
    In this 1.5 hours hands-on workshop, get an intimate exploration of fundamental Japanese calligraphy brushwork, and find balance within yourself through meditative calligraphy process. The workshop begins with the basics: proper use of the calligraphy tools, posture and manners. Participants will be introduced to the chosen character for the month, with in-depth lectures on basic calligraphy writing techniques and brushwork, focusing on the formal Regular Script called “Kaisho”. Participants will be practicing on hanshi calligraphy paper, while contemplating on the meaning of the character.

    * The workshop is designed to accommodate adult beginners. No prior art experience or knowledge of Japanese language is necessary.
    * Both lessons are designed to practice one selected character for the month, focusing on different part of basic brushworks in each session. It is recommended to take both lessons for continued study. You’re welcome to take just one session to get started!

     

    LECTURE & TEXTS
    * This workshop will be instructed by Aoi Yamaguchi. Original worksheets and handouts in PDF will be provided for participants to print out prior to the session.
    * Lesson will be taught in English. Knowledge of Japanese language is a plus, but is not necessary.

     

    SUPPLIES & MATERIALS
    Participants are required to prepare their own Japanese calligraphy tools and supplies for the session.

    • Fude: Calligraphy brush, horse hair, medium sized
    • Suzuri or Bokuchi: Ink well
    • Bokuju: Bottled sumi ink, medium condensed
    • Hanshi: Japanese calligraphy Hanshi paper (W24.3cm x H33.4cm)
    • Mousen: Calligraphy felt pad for hanshi
    • Bunchin: Paper weights
    • Worksheets printouts (PDF will be provided via the email prior to the session)

    January Sessions:
    睦月の会

    Saturday January 8th, 2022, 10:00am – 11:30am PST
    Saturday January 22nd, 2022, 10:00am – 11:30am PST

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  • “SEASONS” Calligraphy Workshop September at Tortoise General Store in Venice, CA

    “SEASONS” Calligraphy Workshop September at Tortoise General Store in Venice, CA

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    “SEASONS” Calligraphy Workshop September at Tortoise General Store in Venice, CA

     

    ‘Seasons’ is a calligraphy workshop that focuses on the beauty of nature, and the seasonal transitions we go through captured in poetry.

    During this unique hands-on workshop, you will be introduced to classic haiku poems using the chosen kigo (seasonal word) for September, themed in the beginning of Autumn. You will learn and practice basic Japanese calligraphy “Shodo” skills, through the meditative calligraphy process, finding the balance between the mind and body. The instructor will go over the basics: how to use the brush and materials, proper posture, getting to know with Japanese paper and Sumi ink, and basic calligraphy strokes. Participants will practice the chosen kigo on hanshi paper, inspired by the haikus introduced during the session.

    The workshop will take place inside and is limited to 5 participants.


    Date and Time:
    Saturday September 25th, 2021
    10:30 am – 12:30 am

    Sunday September 26th, 2021
    9:30 am – 11:30 am

    Location:
    Inside the Tortoise General Store – 12701 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90066

    Safety guidelines:
    Masks will be worn by the instructor and participants.  Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.  We will have disposable masks available if needed.

    Age requirement:
    The workshop is designed for the adult beginners. No prior experience is necessary.  Let the beautiful poems unfold your imagination, let your brushes explore your creativity.

    Materials:
    All calligraphy supplies and materials will be provided for you to work on Japanese calligraphy during the workshop.  Price of supplies included with the workshop fee.


     

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  • “SEASONS” Japanese Calligraphy Workshop October 2021 at Tortoise General Store

    “SEASONS” Japanese Calligraphy Workshop October 2021 at Tortoise General Store

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    “SEASONS” Japanese Calligraphy Workshop October 2021
    at Tortoise General Store

    Join me explore the world of haiku themed in autumnal beauty and melancholy — pleased to announce the October sessions of Japanese calligraphy workshop “Seasons” at @tortoisegeneralstore in Venice, CA.

    During this unique hands-on workshop, you will be introduced to classic haiku poems using the chosen kigo (seasonal word) for October, themed in the transient beauty of Autumn. You will learn and practice basic Japanese calligraphy Shodo skills, through the meditative calligraphy process finding the balance between the mind and body. We will go over the basics: how to use the brush and other calligraphy articles, how to use Japanese gasen paper and Sumi ink, proper posture, and learn basic calligraphic brushwork. Participants will practice the chosen kigo on hanshi paper, inspired by the haikus introduced during the session.

    Date and Time:
    Saturday October 23rd, 2021
    10:30 am – 12:30 pm

    Sunday October 24th, 2021
    9:30 am – 11:30 am