Episode 003- Kumiko — Japanese calligraphy: The Art of the Moment

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The Art of the Moment: Japanese calligraphy

Kumiko is an award-winning Japanese calligraphy artist and instructor, and an accomplished Japanese koto performer. Her calligraphy works are displayed in private viewings in Tokyo, while selected works have been picked up for display in events across Japan and in countries around the world. She has won multiple awards in Japan and overseas for her calligraphy pieces, one of which has even been added to the permanent collection of artworks from Japan in the National Museum of Prague. Kumiko instructs young students in the techniques of Japanese calligraphy, some of whom have gone on to receive acclaim in their schools and beyond.

In this interview, Kumiko discusses the philosophical aspects of Japanese calligraphy: how it is a powerful form of personal expression; what benefits it has in giving shape to one’s feelings; why she has called it “The Art of the Moment”; and how her creative approach to calligraphy sets her far apart from the traditionalists, and helps practitioners find the voice of their inner heart.