Shodo (Japanese calligraphy) is an art form in which the brush creates living art utilizing the balance between lines and space. Meito Shodo Kai Calligraphy Association aims to promote this traditional Japanese art form in the United States through education and exhibition. With locations in the states of Washington, Oregon, and California, Meito Shodo Kai members are actively involved in communities and strive to spread the appreciation of the art form as it is passed down, from masters to their students.
Master Calligrapher Yoshiyasu Fujii began calligraphy studies at the age of five, in his childhood home of Saga, Japan. Fujii’s profound knowledge and mastery of the technique and history of calligraphy are the key to his freedom in creativity. Though he devotes a great deal of his time and efforts in continuing his teacher’s legacy to promote the cultural and academic education of Japanese calligraphy, Fujii is also passionate about expanding the art of calligraphy as a legitimate art form in the Western world. The goal of Meito Shodo-Kai Japanese Calligraphy Association is for as many of the world’s people to know and understand properly the art of Japanese calligraphy.
A calligraphy demonstration by Master Fujii will be held at A/NT Gallery gallery on Saturday, September 7 and Sunday September 8 from 1 to 2pm.