Neigetsu is a Japanese Calligraphic Designer and Artist, born in Tokyo, Japan in 1982. She began learning Japanese calligraphy at the age of 6. Neigetsu received a Bachelor of Education from the University of Tokyo. She attained the rank of Shihan in 2008, certifying her as an instructor of Japanese calligraphy. Her artwork goes beyond creations of Japanese modern design and art. As a teacher, she creates curriculum content to increase creativity in her students. Neigetsu’s second solo … [Read more...]
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What is Kana Ryoshi?
Have you ever seen the Genji Monogatari in the form of an 絵巻物 emaki-mono, an Illustrated Handscroll of the Tale of Genji based upon the famous novel by Murasaki Shikibu at a museum or reproduced in a book? I'm sure you were surprised to see the beautiful and delicate paper of the Genji Monogatari illustrated from the book written about the year 1000. That paper is one type of "Kana Ryoshi". Classical Kana calligraphy has been written on beautifully made special paper. "Kana" refers to … [Read more...]