Master Calligrapher Kumiko Buck A link to her homepage: www.artdesyo.com
"Joyful Play"
The Fine Art of Japanese Calligraphy
Calligraphy is a very ancient art, first developed in China nearly 3,000 years ago, and then refined by the Japanese over the last 1,000 years or so. Calligraphy is a meditative discipline, as well as a fine art and springs from the same sources as Zen, kendo, sumi painting and bonsai. Kumiko finds that the aesthetic values of calligraphy and bonsai harmonize with and complement one another deeply.
Calligraphy and bonsai. This is a link to an article about Kumiko and her calligraphy that appeared in the BCI Journal. Click on to read.
"Flower" This piece expresses the vibrancy of spring. In Japan it would be assumed to represent a cherry blossom, in China, a peony. Kumiko studied calligraphy in Japan since the age of five. She is a master calligrapher and made her living that way in Tokyo until moving to the United States five years ago. She has given shows in Europe and America, as well as Japan.
Some of her work is shown below, including some limited edition pieces for sale that she feels go especially well with bonsai.
"Emptiness" "Ku" or "emptiness", is a major concept in Zen Buddhism. It means that each thing or individual is ultimately empty of a seperate existence, and so, all is one. "Wind" "Kaze", shows the spirit of the wind. "A Pure World" This large piece denotes purity through the image of a snow covered landscape Aki Gokoro, or "Autumn Heart"
"Water moon" This piece perfectly expresses the character of moonlight on water. "Iroh Poem" "Though gay in hue the blossoms flutter down also. Who then in this world of ours can continue on forever? Crossing today the uttermost limits of phenomenal existence I shall no longer see fleeting dreams, neither be intoxicated." --Author the Buddhist monk, Kukai. Heian Period FOR SALE Below are some special pieces that Kumiko is offering for sale. Custom works are also available. And Kumiko will soon have her own website where you can see more pieces, as well as t-shirts, mugs & etc. To Contact Kumiko: e-mail: buckbaku@rapidnet.com
Web: www.artdesyo.com
Address: 1030 Clark St, Rapid City, SD 57701 605-343-5092
"Pine, bamboo, plum" Sho Chiku Bai, or "pine, bamboo, plum" indicates harmony and joy, a feeling familiar to bonsai artists. This original calligraphy is done on antique Japanese rice paper. Only ten will be made. Price is $100, plus shipping. Framed in an elegant black wooden frame for $150.
"Cloud and crane" Un Kaku, the white crane and the white cloud, again evokes a feeling of harmony and joy. This original calligraphy is done on antique Japanese rice paper. Only ten will be made. Price is $100, plus shipping. Framed in an elegant black wooden frame for $150.
"Four seasons" The four seasons are to remind us of bonsai all through the year. This calligraphy is done on antique Japanese rice paper. Only ten will be made. Price is $100, plus shipping. Framed in an elegant black wooden frame for $150.
"Joyful play" Ruk U, or joyful play, expresses perfectly the deepest spirit of bonsai. This calligraphy is done on antique Japanese rice paper. Only ten will be made. Price is $100, plus shipping. framed in an elegant black wooden frame for $150.
Four cards, suitable for framing "Love, Flower, Shining bright, Wind" These printed cards, suitable for any occasion, or for framing, are $2.50 each. Minimum order is five.
Six cards (Lto R)
Row 1 "In your heart, Echo"
Row 2 "Begin from the beginning, Cherry blossoms"
Row 3 "Spread it's wings, Freedom"
These decorative hand-written cards are perfect to send a message to a friend. They are $2.50 each. Minimum order is five. For an interesting link to a specialty Japanese paper company, click below http://washiya.com/washinomokuji/english.html
