About

About the artist:

Aoi Yamaguchi
Japanese Calligrapher

Born and raised in Hokkaido, Japan in 1984, Aoi Yamaguchi has been trained to master the basics of calligraphy by learning under the Master Zuiho Sato since at the age of 6, while refining her knowledge and skills. She is a recipient of numerous awards including the First Place prize from the Minister of Education at 44th Asahi Calligraphy Nationwide School Exhibit, Superior First Place at 33rd National Students Calligraphy Exhibition and others that are known as the supreme prizes at competitive public exhibitions. As a noteworthy event, she was nominated to participate in the group, 4th Hokkaido Elementary and Junior High Students Visit to China in 2000, representing the country of Japan and participated in calligraphy exchange sessions at Palace of Pupils of China. Her works show her exploration in juxtaposing the traditional Eastern classics and her contemporary artistic expressions, as well as her unique ambition of transforming two-dimensional art of Japanese Calligraphy into the art of physical expression through performances. Currently living in Oakland, she has been working on her unique calligraphy installation, exhibition, live performances, custom logo designs and art works internationally, as she pursues her career to preserve traditional arts with music in the modern world.

山口碧生
書家

1984年北海道生まれ。6歳から書道を学び、依嘱作家佐藤瑞鳳に師事。1999年、朝日書道展文部大臣賞受賞、2002年に学生名人の称号を取得。北海道書道協会訪中団で中国を訪れ、異国で書道を通した文化交流を経験した事から啓発を受ける。文化の架け橋となることを志し’04年に渡米。サンフランシスコを拠点とし、様々な場所でアートショーを行う。2008年、日本人アーティスト集団Surreality in Reality (SIR)を設立。音楽や他アーティストとのコラボレーション、アート集団運営など、活動を展開中。現在カリフォルニア州オークランド在住。

Official website
http://www.aoiyamaguchi.com