Shoko Kanazawa Solo Exhibition
The Story of Creation
1.14 fri. ~ 2.19 sat. 2022
*We will update about the information of the opening reception on our website.
Shoko Kanazawa's folding screen Artworks 'Snow, Moon and Flowers' 2015, 'Moonlight' 2016, 90×180×4cm, 4 panel folding screen.
UCHIGO and SHIZIMI Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition of Shoko Kanazawa, a Japanese calligrapher from Tokyo, starting Friday, January 14th to Saturday, February 19th, 2022. Shoko started doing calligraphy at five years of age, studying under her mother, Yasuko. She has held numerous solo exhibitions both within Japan and overseas while having her Japanese calligraphy present at famous shrines and temples nationwide. Despite all her success, Shoko is still working hard to widen her appeal on an even bigger stage.
In this exhibition, we present a group of works reminiscent around the narrative of "Creation" portrayed at the beginning of the Old Testament in the Book of Genesis, along with an exhibition space that is likened to the universe. We planned this joint project with Waraku web from SHOGAKUKAN Inc.
We hope to create a story of "Creation" with a calligrapher who creates everything on the white paper, just as God created everything in the universe.
This is a valuable opportunity to see Shoko Kanazawa's work. We appreciate it if you could drop by and enjoy her works.
Lunar communication
Shoko rented a room to "live by herself". As she saw a beautiful shining crescent moon through the window she said, "I'm going to communicate with my mother using this moon, so I don't need any mobile phone.” Apparently, even if they are separated, theyʼll communicate with each other via the moon. She canʼt help but say that sheʼs independent. She doesn't have to grieve. Shoko, connected to the heavens in this way, receives "the harmony of the universe" and hopes that everything is in harmony with peace and happiness, because the thoughts from angels are transmitted from such a place.
Excerpt from ʻDaily calendar Shoko Kanazawa's calligraphyʼ by Yasuko Kanazawa
PROFILE
Shoko Kanazawa | Japanese Calligrapher
Born in Tokyo. Started doing calligraphy under her mother at the age of five. Held a number of solo exhibitions at famous shrines and temples nationwide. Donated the masterpiece "Prayer" to the Roman Curia (Vatican City). A copy of His Majesty the Emperor's work (during the reign of the Emperor). Appointed as an official art poster production artist for Tokyo 2020 (Olympic and Paralympic Games). Has done a wide range of projects, including making the title of the NHK Taiga drama "Taira no Kiyomori" and giving a speech for the Japanese team at the United Nations Headquarters. Holds solo exhibitions overseas in New York, Czech Republic, Singapore, Russia, Taiwan, etc. So far, a total of 2 million people have seen Kanazawa's works, and more than 100,000 people visit her solo exhibitions every year. Created a masterpiece "Living Together", made after the Great East Japan Earthquake, she is continuously engaged in activities to build to fruition a more unified society, such as supporting the affected areas of disaster and people with disabilities. Received the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon. Special support ambassador of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
INFORMATION
Shoko Kanazawa Solo Exhibition
The Story of Creation
Main Venue：UCHIGO and SHIZIMI Gallery
Dates: Friday, January 14th to Saturday, February 19th 2022
Open: Monday to Saturday from 10:00-18:30
Closed: Sunday and National Holidays
※Opening reception will be held on 1/14 (Fri.) at 16:00~19:00
Maison de Ville Kanda Jimbocho 1F (Jimbocho Sakura Street) 2-11-4, Kanda Jimbo-cho, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 101-0061 Japan
Tel/Fax: 03-6261-0018
email: guas.info@gmail.com
Website: https://www.uchigoshizimi.com/index.html
Second Venue: Café Sabouru Building 2nd floor
※Same Dates, Opening and Closing hours as the main venue listed above.
1-11, Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051, 2nd floor
In collaboration with Waraku web from SHOGAKUKAN Inc.
In this exhibition, we present a group of works reminiscent around the narrative of "Creation" portrayed at the beginning of the Old Testament in the Book of Genesis, along with an exhibition space that is likened to the universe. We planned this joint project with Waraku web from SHOGAKUKAN Inc.
We hope to create a story of "Creation" with a calligrapher who creates everything on the white paper, just as God created everything in the universe.
This is a valuable opportunity to see Shoko Kanazawa's work. We appreciate it if you could drop by and enjoy her works.
Lunar communication
Shoko rented a room to "live by herself". As she saw a beautiful shining crescent moon through the window she said, "I'm going to communicate with my mother using this moon, so I don't need any mobile phone.” Apparently, even if they are separated, theyʼll communicate with each other via the moon. She canʼt help but say that sheʼs independent. She doesn't have to grieve. Shoko, connected to the heavens in this way, receives "the harmony of the universe" and hopes that everything is in harmony with peace and happiness, because the thoughts from angels are transmitted from such a place.
Excerpt from ʻDaily calendar Shoko Kanazawa's calligraphyʼ by Yasuko Kanazawa
PROFILE
Shoko Kanazawa | Japanese Calligrapher
Born in Tokyo. Started doing calligraphy under her mother at the age of five. Held a number of solo exhibitions at famous shrines and temples nationwide. Donated the masterpiece "Prayer" to the Roman Curia (Vatican City). A copy of His Majesty the Emperor's work (during the reign of the Emperor). Appointed as an official art poster production artist for Tokyo 2020 (Olympic and Paralympic Games). Has done a wide range of projects, including making the title of the NHK Taiga drama "Taira no Kiyomori" and giving a speech for the Japanese team at the United Nations Headquarters. Holds solo exhibitions overseas in New York, Czech Republic, Singapore, Russia, Taiwan, etc. So far, a total of 2 million people have seen Kanazawa's works, and more than 100,000 people visit her solo exhibitions every year. Created a masterpiece "Living Together", made after the Great East Japan Earthquake, she is continuously engaged in activities to build to fruition a more unified society, such as supporting the affected areas of disaster and people with disabilities. Received the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon. Special support ambassador of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
INFORMATION
Shoko Kanazawa Solo Exhibition
The Story of Creation
Main Venue：UCHIGO and SHIZIMI Gallery
Dates: Friday, January 14th to Saturday, February 19th 2022
Open: Monday to Saturday from 10:00-18:30
Closed: Sunday and National Holidays
※Opening reception will be held on 1/14 (Fri.) at 16:00~19:00
Maison de Ville Kanda Jimbocho 1F (Jimbocho Sakura Street) 2-11-4, Kanda Jimbo-cho, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 101-0061 Japan
Tel/Fax: 03-6261-0018
email: guas.info@gmail.com
Website: https://www.uchigoshizimi.com/index.html
Second Venue: Café Sabouru Building 2nd floor
※Same Dates, Opening and Closing hours as the main venue listed above.
1-11, Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051, 2nd floor
In collaboration with Waraku web from SHOGAKUKAN Inc.