AOI YAMAGUCHI CALLIGRAPHY

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  • atelier towa Open Studio & Holiday Art Sales

    atelier towa Open Studio & Holiday Art Sales

    [vc_row][vc_column][rs_image_block align=”align-center” image=”8363″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][rs_special_text]Open Studio & Holiday Art Sales in Los Angeles[/rs_special_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I am finally excited to announce the date of Open Studio at my new studio in West Adams district in Los Angeles!

    I moved into the studio in April this year, and have spent the last 7 months creating the new furniture for the studio in collaboration with my sister, Yui Yamaguchi who’s trained in industrial design and woodworking in Japan, to make this vision come true – a space that functions as my art studio, showroom and a workshop. People can learn, create and share the beauty of Japanese calligraphy, combining traditional and modern methods in the a tranquil and nurturing space. I designed the space inspired by the calligraphy school where I studied Japanese calligraphy throughout my childhood, and the nature of my hometown Hokkaido, embracing the warmth of wood highlighting the beauty of its grains and natural edges. I will keep working on updating the studio space in the coming months, but I’d love to open the door and share where I’m at now before the end of the year of 2024.

    I will have a selected series of art pieces from the past and new collections, prints and stationaries will be available for sale just in time for the holidays, and you can learn more about and sign up for upcoming classes in 2025. Please RSVP from the button below – I look forward to seeing you![/vc_column_text][rs_special_text tag=”h4″]

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    Open Studio & Holiday Art Sales

    Sunday, December 8, 2024
    11am – 4pm

    address provided upon RSVP

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  • TALKS, WORKSHOPS, PERFORMANCE at TYPO BERLIN 2017

    TALKS, WORKSHOPS, PERFORMANCE at TYPO BERLIN 2017

    I’m excited to announce that I was invited as one of the guest speakers at TYPO Berlin 2017. TYPO Berlin is one of the most important creative conferences in the world, with around 1,500 participants, more than 60 speakers from all around the world giving lectures, workshops and panels on up to 5 stages, for 3 days at the most beautiful venue in Berlin, HKW – Haus of World Cultures. With the theme “wanderlust”, TYPO Berlin 2017 takes place from May 25th – 27th. I will be giving a talk, presenting a live performance and teaching two workshops during the conference.


    Talk
    Thursday, 25 May 2017, 18:00 | place: Hall

    Sho Ha Hito Nari: Brushes, strokes and a reflection of self
    In Japanese culture, the art of calligraphy is not only the expertly painted characters; it is the spiritual journey of the calligrapher to infuse herself in the work and see herself reflected back.  Using her works to illustrate this concept, Aoi Yamaguchi will explore this duality between the visual representation of her art and the constant search for self through the brush strokes.

    Performance
    Thursday, 25 May 2017, 21:00 | place: Hall

    LINLOW: Towards Transcendence
    Interactive Calligraphy & Sound Performance 
    with Schneider TM & Mika Satomi

    Aoi Yamaguchi performs a conceptual and interactive large-scale live calligraphy in collaboration with Berlin-based musician Schneider TM and e-textile artist Mika Satomi, inspired by the TYPO Berlin 2017’s theme “Wanderlust”.

    Calligraphy is a unique art form; it deconstructs and transforms existing linguistic conventions through the calligrapher’s brush. The calligrapher infuses the character with her interpretation of the idea which makes each performance unique. The performance invites you to experience the art of Japanese calligraphy and to explore the connection between the body and the mind as Yamaguchi creates the physical representation of an idea with her brush, stroke by stroke.

    During the performance, the calligrapher’s movement is captured by sensors and translated into a signal that controls part of the instruments. Each motion of her brush is enhanced by sensors that augment Schneider TM’s composition adding a unique and powerful modulation and pulsation that entices the audience become part of the piece.

    ** 琳瑯 (Linlow) is an old Japanese word, meaning:

    1. Beautiful gem stones, beautiful poems, poetry
    2. The beautiful sound made by beautiful gemstones touching each other.

    琳瑯 is cited from one of my favorite authors Soseki Natsume, as he’s written in his book Kusamakura, in quote:「芸術家は無数の琳琅を見、無上の宝璐 (ほうろ) を知る」”Artists sees the countless beautiful poems (literatures / compositions) and knows the greatest treasure”.


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    Workshops
    Friday, 26 May 2017, 15:00 – 17:00 | place: Foyer
    Saturday, 27 May 2017, 15:00 – 17:00 | place: Foyer

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    Looking forward to seeing you all in Berlin!