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Hiro (河内裕美)
She is particularly skilled in avant-garde calligraphy, expressing her personal emotions and sensibilities with a style that is both feminine and powerful, characterized by bold and fluid brush movements.
She has also collaborated with artists from various fields. Her calligraphy performances in locations such as New York, France, and across Japan have captivated audiences with an intensity and thematic depth that far exceed what one might expect from her appearance.
In addition to her artistic activities, she has received commissions from companies across various industries. Her work includes designing the interior wall artwork for the LANVIN flagship store in Ginza, as well as creating product logos for food manufacturers and producing a variety of visual designs such as brand names, shop logos, and interior wall art.
As a third-generation survivor of the atomic bombing, she also engages in activities that convey messages of peace from Hiroshima, the City of Peace. Through calligraphy—her chosen form of expression—she conveys the belief that wishing for the happiness of family, friends, and loved ones can create a chain of prayers from person to person, ultimately leading to a more peaceful world.
Born in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. Certified Master of Calligraphy.
She began practicing calligraphy in elementary school and later studied under Koyo Tsuboi during her high school years. Through this experience, she became deeply fascinated by the artistic aspect of calligraphy. Moving beyond the practice of shosha—writing correctly and beautifully—she devoted herself to the artistic world of shodo.
At university, she focused on studying classical calligraphy through rinsho (copying classical masterpieces), the foundation of traditional calligraphy. During this time, she learned brush techniques and various calligraphic methods, immersing herself so deeply in the profound world of calligraphy that she often lost track of time.
After graduating from university, she worked as a part-time instructor of Japanese language and calligraphy at several junior high schools, high schools, and private learning institutions. In 2003, she opened the Kawachi Calligraphy School, where she dedicated approximately ten years to teaching before beginning her full-scale career as a professional calligrapher.
Today, while valuing the fundamental traditions of Japanese calligraphy, she actively promotes calligraphy as a form of contemporary art through live calligraphy performances and creative works.
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