Satoshi IWAO, 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 Satoshi IWAO will be part of this big gathering!
Presentation
Satoshi IWAO has been living as a calligrapher in Miyazaki for the past 23 years. He often organizes street shows to convey his passion to the audience and manages to captivate people with his overflowing energy and his artistic flair. The characters he draws echo the strength of ancient samurai, which never fails to attract spectators’ attention.
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!
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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