Gaho YOSHIWAKA, calligrapher
More than 60 craftsmen from Japan come to the WABI SABI area to show you their creations and talk to you about their art. Calligrapher Gaho YOSHIWAKA will be part of this big gathering!
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Having great writing skills, Gaho YOSHIWAKA creates all kinds of calligraphy works, like traditional characters outlines or baby names announcements. Instead of following the strict rules of her art, she prefers to express her personality through her works, which she then displays during major events like Kofun Fes or Tukuru in Japan.
This year, she will come to the festival to present you her work at the WABI SABI area alongside many craftsmen eager to show you the wealth of Japanese folklore!
Find Gaho YOSHIWAKA's creations on gaho.theshop.jp
A word on the art of calligraphy
Calligraphy appeared in Japan more than 1200 years ago. This art consists in expressing letters estheticism as well as the meaning of words with a paintbrush and India ink. Calligraphers traditionally paint on washi, which is a type of hand-crafted paper that has been produced in Japan since the 7th century. However, we can now encounter a wide range of calligraphic expressions: some artists mix this art with digital technology, use paint instead of ink, or draw on various materials such as fabrics, wood, leather or glass.
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