Naoki KAKUTANI, 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 Naoki KAKUTANI will be part of this big gathering!
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Naoki KAKUTANI has been passionated about calligraphy ever since the age of 4. He creates pieces by following suminagashi codes, which is a marbling painting technique frequently used to dye kimono. His creations are made on Japanese paper which he always colors by himself. As his fame increases every year, he now exhibits his works beyond Japan, notably in Spain and in the United States.
This year, he will come to the festival to present you his work at the WABI SABI area alongside many craftsmen eager to show you the wealth of Japanese folklore!
Find Naoki KAKUTANI's creations on shokakaku.wixsite.com/kaku
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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