Painting and calligraphy performances
Painting and Calligraphy Performances
Both Japanese painting and calligraphy are characterized by the UNIQUE BRUSHSTROKES, a brushstroke that does not admit correction and that requires conscious experience. Therefore, each gesture is unique and deserves to be contemplated. From this perspective, the creation process is as important as the final result, and at the same time it becomes a valuable learning material where we can see how intuition, mindfulness and flexibility combine to create a unique image that - when authentic - surprises us with its originality.
VARA 棒, TRIBUTE TO NANTENBOU (MADRID, 2022)
Chinese ink on Korean paper made of vegetable fibers.
Artist: Elena Hikari
PERFORMANCE PERFORMED IN THE FRAMEWORK OF JAPAN DAY IN SPAIN (MADRID, 2023)
Artist: Luciana Rago
II ITAMAE Conference - Balfegó - Delicias Ibercaja - Madrid
"PAINTING IS SILENT POETRY"
Performance for a private event on Gran Vía - Madrid.
December 2022.
Artist: Luciana Rago
Outdoor gathering for the Tanabata Festival Every July 7th in Japan, the Star Festival or Tanabata is celebrated, where it is customary to write down our wishes and hang them on bamboo in the hope that they will come true. A perfect excuse to meet up at the Crystal Palace in Madrid to paint outdoors and make our wishes.
Outdoor meeting: Kakizome, the first calligraphy of the year Kakizome 書初め (lit. "the first calligraphy"), is another Japanese tradition that brings together thousands of Japanese people every year to write words of good omen and good wishes to start the year off right. These calligraphies are then burned so that they reach the kami gods, who will help us achieve our New Year's resolutions. Debod Temple, 2016 - Madrid
Creative Shodo - Live Japanese Art Exhibition of Japanese calligraphy, sumi-e and kakejiku. Demonstration of Kitsuke, the art of wearing a kimono. Live demonstration of Japanese calligraphy and painting. Urban Arts, 2012 - Madrid