Understanding Kanji (Chinese Character) with Abstractness, Miho Nakamura, Abstract Calligrapher
by Hiroki Yanagisawa on July 23, 2010 9:53 PM
Convergence of a character and drawing.
Abstract calligrapher. What kind of work do you expect from its sound? Surely, it's something to do with calligraphy, but what's so abstract about it?
It's Miho Nakamura, who is pushing the envelope of calligraphy-based expression from what she calls an "abstract" perspective -- it's abstract enough that even those of you who don't understand Chinese characters can understand their expressions.
"To describe what I do simply -- it's a calligraphy with dynamism. A Chinese character transforms into a drawing with abstractness."
Miho explained her works. This statement itself sounds abstract enough, so let's cite some examples.
Abstract calligrapher. What kind of work do you expect from its sound? Surely, it's something to do with calligraphy, but what's so abstract about it?
It's Miho Nakamura, who is pushing the envelope of calligraphy-based expression from what she calls an "abstract" perspective -- it's abstract enough that even those of you who don't understand Chinese characters can understand their expressions.
"To describe what I do simply -- it's a calligraphy with dynamism. A Chinese character transforms into a drawing with abstractness."
Miho explained her works. This statement itself sounds abstract enough, so let's cite some examples.
Tiger
In a typeface, it looks like this.
Here's Miho's tiger.
A dynamism of tiger is expressed on the thick strokes, and each stroke is curvy, expressing tiger's body form.
Tail
The typeface.
Miho's work.
The end of each stroke is tipped, imitating tail's shape.
Melt
The typeface.
Drops on the top right, and really deformed (skewed) characters remind of a melting ice.
Interested in more of Miho's work, check her website for more images. Also, she began releasing her works in overseas from this year.
"From this year, I've been approaching gallarists in overseas to promote my work in overseas. Hopefully, my idea and concept are being accepted and understood by non-Japanese people as well."
Miho said, with a strong and confident voice.
If you wish to contact Miho Nakahara for project opportunities, please contact via EDGY JAPAN.
Miho Nakamura's website
In a typeface, it looks like this.
Here's Miho's tiger.
A dynamism of tiger is expressed on the thick strokes, and each stroke is curvy, expressing tiger's body form.
Tail
The typeface.
Miho's work.
The end of each stroke is tipped, imitating tail's shape.
Melt
The typeface.
Drops on the top right, and really deformed (skewed) characters remind of a melting ice.
Interested in more of Miho's work, check her website for more images. Also, she began releasing her works in overseas from this year.
"From this year, I've been approaching gallarists in overseas to promote my work in overseas. Hopefully, my idea and concept are being accepted and understood by non-Japanese people as well."
Miho said, with a strong and confident voice.
If you wish to contact Miho Nakahara for project opportunities, please contact via EDGY JAPAN.
Miho Nakamura's website
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