AOI YAMAGUCHI CALLIGRAPHY

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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!

  • SEASONS 03: Japanese Calligraphy Workshop for March 「朧月」-Hazy Moon-

    SEASONS 03: Japanese Calligraphy Workshop for March 「朧月」-Hazy Moon-

    Japanese Calligraphy “Shodo” Workshop for Beginners 

     季節を愉しむ書道ワークショップ 「SEASONS」

    SEASONS op. 03
    March: Oborozuki – Hazy Moon –

    ３月 弥生 – 「朧月」の会


    SEASONS     is a series of our monthly Japanese calligraphy workshops to appreciate the beauty of nature transitioning with four seasons captured in poetry.

    For March session, themed in “Oborozuki” meaning “Hazy Moon,” we will explore the yugen of romantic, sentimental memories in moments with a hazy moon radiating in the night sky of early Spring – as we write your choice of seasonal word from selected Japanese classic haiku poems.

    During this hands-on workshop, 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 hold the brush and control the brush, proper posture, how to take care of tools and materials, gettting to know with Japanese paper and sumi inks.

    You will be introduced to the fundamental calligraphy writing techniques and beautiful and formal Regular Script “Kaisho” or semi-cursive script “Gyosho” on selected Japanese kanjicharacters depending on your skill level, and you will be practicing and making your own calligraphy artwork on “hanshi”*-sized calligraphy paper, and on a shikishi board for the final piece! You will have a nice piece of artwork to take home at the end of the workshop.

    This workshop is designed for the adult beginners. No prior experience is necessary.

    DATE
    Saturday March 25th, 2017 11am – 1:00pm

    LECTURE & TEXTS
    This workshop will be instructed by Aoi Yamaguchi. Original worksheets and handouts will be provided.
    Lesson will be taught in English. Knowledge of Japanese language is not necessary.

    SUPPLIES & MATERIALS
    Basic supplies and materials will be provided for you to work on Japanese calligraphy during the workshop. The first 20 sheets of calligraphy paper are included per class. Additional paper is available for purchase.

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  • SEASONS 02: Japanese Calligraphy Workshop for February 「春時雨」-Spring Shower-

    SEASONS 02: Japanese Calligraphy Workshop for February 「春時雨」-Spring Shower-

    Japanese Calligraphy “Shodo” Workshop for Beginners 

     季節を愉しむ書道ワークショップ 「SEASONS」

    SEASONS op. 02
    February: Harushigure – Spring Shower –

    2月 如月 – 「春時雨」の会


    SEASONS     is a series of our monthly Japanese calligraphy workshops to appreciate the beauty of nature transitioning with four seasons captured in poetry.

    For February session, themed in “Harushigure” meaning “Spring shower,” we will savor the beauty of light and shadow found in the moments with the cold rain shower at the end of Winter, transitioning slowly to the Springtime – as we write your choice of seasonal word from Japanese classic haiku poems.

    During this hands-on workshop, 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 hold the brush and control the brush, proper posture, how to take care of tools and materials, gettting to know with Japanese paper and sumi inks.

    You will be introduced to the fundamental calligraphy writing techniques and beautiful and formal Regular Script “Kaisho” or semi-cursive script “Gyosho” on selected Japanese kanji characters depending on your skill level, and you will be practicing and making your own calligraphy artwork on “hanshi”*-sized calligraphy paper, and on a shikishi board for the final piece! You will have a nice piece of artwork to take home at the end of the workshop.

    This workshop is designed for the adult beginners. No prior experience is necessary.

    DATE
    Saturday February 11th, 2017 11am – 1:00pm
    Saturday February 25th, 2017 11am – 1:00pm


    LECTURE & TEXTS
    This workshop will be instructed by Aoi Yamaguchi. Original worksheets and handouts will be provided.
    Lesson will be taught in English. Knowledge of Japanese language is not necessary.

    SUPPLIES & MATERIALS
    Basic supplies and materials will be provided for you to work on Japanese calligraphy during the workshop. The first 20 sheets of calligraphy paper are included per class. Additional paper is available for purchase.

    Supplies and materials provided for workshop:
    •  Calligraphy brush – Fude（筆）
    •  Bottled Sumi ink （墨）
    •  Ink well  – Suzuri（硯）
    •  Calligraphy Hanshi Paper “Tosa” (土佐)
    – *Hanshi size: H13.15″ x W9.5″
    •  Felt fabric – Gin Moh-sen (銀毛氈）
    •  Paperweight – Bun-chin（文鎮）
    •  Calligraphy Artwork Folder
    •  Self-study guide handouts


    Bring your own:
    •  Dark colored clothes or aprons that you don’t mind getting ink on.
    •  Open-minded enthusiasm!

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