Shoshin-Ryu Japanese Kanji Calligraphy Wall Scroll

Shoshin-Ryu Japanese Kanji Calligraphy Wall Scroll
Shoshin-Ryu Japanese Kanji Calligraphy Wall Scroll
139cm
54¾"
50.3cm
19¾"

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Shoshin-Ryu Japanese Kanji Calligraphy Wall Scroll living room view

This calligraphy artwork will look great in your home or office.

Approximate Measurements

Artwork Panel: 32.2cm x 76.8cm ≈ 12¾" x 30¼"

Silk/Brocade: 41.3cm x 139cm ≈ 16¼" x 54¾"

Width at Wooden Knobs: 50.3cm ≈ 19¾"

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初心流

Shoshin-Ryu

School of Japanese Martial Arts

Shoshin-Ryu Japanese Kanji Calligraphy Wall Scroll close up view

Close up view of the calligraphy artwork mounted to this silk brocade wall scroll

初心流 is often translated in Japanese as "beginner's mind style" or "beginner's spirit method".

The first character means first, initial, primary, junior, beginning, or basic.

The second character means heart, mind, soul, or essence.

The third character means style, method, or some will translate it as school.

This calligraphy artwork also features an inscription that roughly translates as, "In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are few".

Please note, there is more than one martial arts school that romanizes as Shoshin-Ryu.


About this Artwork

This was created by Japanese calligrapher Kougetsu of Nara, Japan. The materials used include special handmade calligraphy paper and soot-based black ink. The artwork was sent to our workshop in Beijing where we created a hand-built silk brocade wall scroll. By building the wall scroll at our own workshop, we save you a lot of money - most authentic Japanese calligraphy wall scrolls cost over $230!


Japanese Master Calligrapher Bishou Imai Signature

Authentic Japanese Calligraphy by Japanese Master Calligrapher Bishou Imai

Japanese Master Calligrapher Bishou Imai

Japanese Master Calligrapher Bishou Imai.
Shown here crafting her artwork which follows
a 1600-year Japanese tradition.

Bishou was born and raised in Nara, Japan. She began her studies of Calligraphy at the age of four at Baikou Calligraphy School. When Bishou was 25 years old, she received a membership to the Tenshin Kai (calligraphy society) and her life as a calligrapher began. Bishou progressed to the next level, becoming a member of the Cho-ko Guild which is the most prestigious calligraphy society in Japan. During her apprenticeship, she taught calligraphy and studied the art of Japanese silk scroll making (hyougu) at Mizuno Hyougu-ten.

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A sample of her work:
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In 1998, Master Calligrapher Bishou Imai was awarded the highest rank in Japanese Calligraphy of Shihan. She currently holds a guild license for teaching both calligraphy and instructing teachers to teach calligraphy.

Bishou Imai is among the few to have won multiple best of category awards in national competitions (Japan). Her work has been displayed at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Osaka Municipal Museum Of Art, Nara City Museum Of Art and Kyoto Municipal Museum Of Art.

In Addition to being a calligrapher, she is also an "artisan artist" (Hyougushi).

美嶂 is how Bishou is written. This name means "Beautiful Cliff/Mountain". You will see these characters signed just before the red signature stamp on her calligraphy pieces.


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