Reika KAKEI, 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 Reika KAKEI will be part of this big gathering!
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Reika KAKEI teaches calligraphy in calligraphy schools as well as in kindergarden by following traditional codes. She mostly creates pieces on pastel-colored papers, which are very appreciated by children. Being passionate about cinema, she also displays creations inspired by the 7th art on her blog. She truly wishes to convey the charms of calligraphy to the audience both as a personal fulfilment and as a hobby.
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 Reika KAKEI's creations on reikamoji.on.omisenomikata.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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