Japanese female calligrapher MAMI regards calligraphy as a medium to communicate with the world. Her self-created “Calligraf2ity” genre combines traditional calligraphy with contemporary graffiti elements to express her inner thoughts and emotions in a unique way.
MAMI started learning calligraphy at the age of 9. She was attracted by the neatly arranged calligraphy utensils on the desk. She enjoyed the feeling of the brush flying freely when writing, and has been fascinated by calligraphy ever since. As she grows older, calligraphy becomes not only a pleasure but also a part of her life and work, giving her a greater sense of responsibility.
To express herself in calligraphy, MAMI believes that she must first master the brush techniques and the basic skills of calligraphy. She copied classical works, studied the history of calligraphy, and gradually discovered her own personality and characteristics. She hopes to continue the history of calligraphy in this era and treat calligraphy and words with respect.
MAMI creates some traditional calligraphy works to showcase what she has learned, while “Calligraf2ity” combines calligraphy skills and knowledge with some playful elements, such as street graffiti. She believes that finding a balance between tradition and innovation is the core of “MAMI characters”.
Initially, MAMI simply enjoyed and loved calligraphy. Later, she began to express some of the messages and content she wanted to convey to the public in her works. She hoped that the audience would use their imagination to feel her ideas and generate new possibilities. This kind of communication enabled her to continue to grow and improve. MAMI believes that calligraphy is not only an art form, but also a way to communicate with others. She hopes that through her works, the audience can feel her thoughts and emotions and resonate with them. This kind of communication is not only a driving force for creation, but also a social function. As a cultural worker, MAMI is committed to using calligraphy, a traditional art form, to express contemporary thoughts and emotions. Her works not only reflect the characteristics of Japanese culture, but also echo the pulse of contemporary society. She hopes that through her own creations, more people will understand and appreciate the charm of calligraphy and feel the power of art.
References:
https://thepolysh.com/blog/2017/04/15/calligraf2ity-mami/
https://www.voguehk.com/zh/article/art-lifestyle/mami-calligraphy-interview
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