EXPLORING JAPANESE CULTURE: CALLIGRAPHY AND SUMI-E VIDEOS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE EMBASSY OF JAPAN IN SPAIN.

The three most well-known Japanese writing styles, Kaisho, Gyosho, and Shosho, offer a rich diversity of calligraphic expression. Kaisho is the standard style, known for its readability and consistent strokes, ideal for formal documents and printed text. Gyosho, on the other hand, is a semi-cursive style that exhibits greater fluidity and rhythm in characters, perfect for informal and personal texts. Shosho is the cursive style, characterized by its artistic expression and stylized forms that allow for a more unrestricted calligraphic creativity. In your video, by showcasing examples of these three styles with the word ‘love,’ you not only highlight the diversity of Japanese writing but also the ability to convey emotions and meanings through calligraphy. It’s a beautiful representation of how the art of writing can express love in various deep and meaningful ways

PICTURES OF JAPAN MATSURI IN LISBON

The last month I was invited by the Japanese Embassy in Portugal, to the Japanese Matsuri in Lisbon with other artist, I did the collaboration with Keita Kanazashi a taiko player for the first time, we did a performance of calligraphy and sumi-e togueter, I painted a dragon we met in Bilbao few years ago and we were talking to do the collaboration. Then […]

A Special Commission: Celebrating the Union of Japan and Spain

A Special Commission: Celebrating the Union of Japan and Spain A Special Commission: Celebrating the Union of Japan and Spain In my most recent project, I had the honor of working on a special commission for the Embassy of Japan in Spain, in commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between […]

My Journey with Sumie: Comic-Con Romania Workshops and Live Painting Demonstrations

It’s been a week since the exciting Comic-Con in Romania, (1-2-3 september 2023) and the excitement still lingers! We want to thank everyone who made this unforgettable experience possible.

At this event, not only did we have the opportunity to immerse ourselves in rich Japanese culture, but I also actively participated as an instructor in Sumie

Matsuri 2023 – Celebration of Japanese Culture with Live Sumi-e Painting”

In June of last year, I had the honor of participating as an artist in the Matsuri 2023 event, an annual celebration that immersed us in Japanese culture. This festival is a treasure trove for exploring its traditions and artistic expressions.

Matsuri 2023 introduced us to Bon Odori, a Japanese dance based on a Buddhist legend.

Furthermore, during the event, I had the opportunity to conduct a Sumi-e painting demonstration, sharing this beautiful Japanese technique with the attendees