Tochigi PR ambassador Shodoka SAORI
I am Saori, a profesional shodo artist.
Shodoka is the Japanese word for calligrapher. As a performer, I call myself "Shodoka Saori".
I aspire to show the beauty of Japanese calligraphy to people around the world.
Although other calligraphers mainly draw Chinese characters,called "KANJI", I often use "HIRAGANA," which is of Japanese origin.
This is because hiragana can express the delicacy of calligraphy.
Sometimes,I powerfully draw a kanji on the wall with a huge brush, and sometimes I write it on a small piece of paper with small brushes.
I would be very happy to have the opportunity to show you my performance.
BIOGRAPHY
1985 | Born in Sano, Tochigi |
1992 | Started calligraphy. Practiced calligraphy and kendo during school days. |
2005 | Graduated from Sano College. Entered Nihon Shodo School. Studied under Prof. Keiyo Hori. |
2006 | Achieved license to establish a Calligraphy school. |
2013 | “Saori” One-person Exhibition at Sano Chamber of Commerce. |
2014 | “Saori” One-person Exhibition for Commemoration of Sano City's 10-year Anniversary. |
2015 | Accepted for 4th Calligraphy Exhibition,in Saku,Nagano. First-ever calligraphy with music (harp) performance at Ashikaga Gakko Historic site. |
2015~2019 | Dokuritsu Calligraphy Exhibition award recipient,Tokyo |
2015~2019 | Mainichi Calligraphy Exhibition award recipient,Tokyo |
2016 | First-ever calligraphy with music (saxophone) performance at Tokyo Sky Tree. Calligraphy with music (piano and flute) performance at Ashikaga Gakko Historic site. |
2019 | Calligraphy performance at Hyatt Regency Kyoto |