Yofu SAKASHITA, 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 Yofu SAKASHITA will be part of this big gathering!
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As she was inspired by her mother – who was a calligrapher herself –, Yofu SAKASHITA started to study calligraphy in Kyoto at the age of 3. When she came back to her home region, she opened a school to pass down her knowledge to new aspiring artists. She now extends her activity and exhibits her works at major events, which allows her to spread her creations to an ever-growing audience. She prefers to free herself from traditional calligraphy codes, and thus be able to display a wide array of original and lively pieces.
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 Yofu SAKASHITA on the official website yofu-s.com
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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