When seen by two, Even the flowers Are twice as bright Kobayashi IssaA dear friend of mine asked for me to do a painting as her wedding present and it look me ages to decide what it should be and then I settled on the ‘Double Happiness’, which combine joy and happiness. It is a well-known Chinese character, but the Japanese version looks very different. Here I tried to vary ink from deep, soulful blacks to the 'flying white' of a dry brush, symbolising the highs and lows of a shared journey. The classic take on this one is in KOKU-ON (黒音 - Black Sound) Section.
Double Happiness (Sosho)
£100.00
Artwork Details
Medium:
Sumi ink
Ships from:
UK
Framing:
Custom
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The art of Japanese calligraphy (Shodo) is deeply rooted in the historical evolution of Chinese characters (kanji).Understanding the progression of the five core scripts provided me with a foundation of this art form. Historically, these scripts evolved in response to the changing needs of society—shifting from ancient religious engravings to bureaucratic efficiency, and ultimately blossoming into art.