Calligraphy by Toru Yashiro – Part 3

Today we present a double-entry of Toru Yashiro’s calligraphy contributions. See part 1 and part 2 in this series.

No. 1

Title: 感謝 ~すべての人にありがとう~ (Kanshya ~subeteno hito ni arigatoh)

kansya
Artist: Toru Yashiro | Coordinated by Manami Goto

About this work

“Kanshya” means Appreciation. And “subete no hito ni arigatoh” means “be grateful to everyone.”

 

No. 2

Title: 春 (Haru)

Artist: Toru Yashiro | Coordinated by Manami Goto
Artist: Toru Yashiro | Coordinated by Manami Goto

About this work

“Haru” means spring

 

About the artist

Toru Yashiro, born in 1970, started shodo (calligraphy) at age 26, a bit of a late start. When he was working for a restaurant, he started designing the food menu by hand. That’s how he started writing calligraphy. Later he began painting on large walls. He painted a black-and-white cherry blossom on Kappou Izakaya’s wall and he has also tried to paint calligraphy on clothing. From these experiences, he learned that “calligraphy is not writing — it is drawing.” Doing calligraphy is not his primary job — but he is trying to include calligraphy in his job. He is now working as a consultant for restaurants, a photographer and as an adviser in the field of outdoor amusement. Below is the first in a series of samples of his work.


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