Making FriendsMany are familiar with the calligrapher responsible for the title calligraphy for the NHK drama “Tairano Kiyomori”. It was written by a female calligrapher, Shoko Kanazawa, born in 1985. Shoko was born with Down’s Syndrome. Her mother Yasuko, also a calligrapher, opened a calligraphy school in hopes that it would help Shoko make friends. Shoko began calligraphy with her friends, learning from her mother. This was when Shoko was 5. She has continued ever since. |
Writing for People’s HappinessAccording to Yasuko, Shoko began writing large letters and performing in front of people after her first exhibition. |
Collaboration Between Shoko Kanazawa and NakataWe ask Shoko to write the word, “飛翔” (taking flight) for us. She holds the big brush with both hands. The paper is about the size of 1 tatami mat. She dips the brush in calligraphy ink and places the brush on the paper. She starts writing in large bold strokes, completing the amazing letters. |
ACCESS
- Calligraphy Artists Yasuko Kanazawa, Shoko Kanazawa
- Ota Tokyo
- URL http://www.k-shoko.org/