In this Japanese Calligraphy session we will practice writing Shumi kanji while learning about its connection to finding joy in one's pursuits.
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Japanese Calligraphy: ‘match’
During this workshop we’ll explore the concept of 試合 (Shiai), meaning "match" or "game" used in the context of sports or martial arts and practice making this kanji.
Japanese Calligraphy – ‘nostalgia’
This is a series of workshops designed by Azumi Uchitani to explore Japanese culture through the art of calligraphy and language. We will meet bi-weekly, slowly moving from season to season and uncovering new characters, rituals, concepts and beliefs deeply rooted in Japanese lifestyle. Each event we will centre around a new symbol: we will...
Chimeras and Dreams as Reality : Symbolism in Visual Arts at the Dawn of the 20th Century
In this talk we will be discussing how in late 19th century Europe, illusions, chimeras, dreams and ideas became a new proposal of looking at the world.
Japanese Calligraphy: Inner Peace
Yasuragi is a concept or feeling of inner peace. However, it is also an attitude, a relation which a person can build with the outside world. Join the next Japanese calligraphy session with Azumi Uchitani to enjoy creating this beautiful kanji and find out more about the Yasuragi way of living.