instructor Kotaro Hachinohe
Kotaro Hachinohe
In 1977 kotaro Hacninohe was born in Sapporo, the capital city of the
northern island of Japan. At the age of six, he had a fateful
encounter with the world of Japanese calligraphy. He was drawn to the
simple lines that conveyed powerful messages. When he became nineteen
he moved to Kyoto, the capital of traditional Japanese art, and
studied Art History at the Kyoto University of Art and Design where he
received the Master of Arts in 2004. Although he studied the
traditional style and method of calligraphy, the artist has been
experimenting with his calligraphy in many forms and has developed a
distinctive personal style. He focuses on the lines and points of a
kanji character and reemphasizes them in an artistic expression, he
has cultivated a calligraphic art form that transcends the boundaries
of time and language. He’s original words are not only to be
appreciated visually, but are also perceived with other senses. He
currently shows works in US and Japan.
Qualifications
Japanese calligraphy teacher's certificate
Japanese language teacher's certificate
Instructor at Bukkyo University
M.A. in Japanese art history, Kyoto University of art & design
B.A. in Japanese Calligraphy, Hanazono University
Professional Affiliations
Member of the arts and cultural interchange society
Member of Japan shogeiin association
Member of the yomiuri shohokai association
Official website
www.kotarohatch.com
I draw one line.
The stroke freshly originates the will, Which may not be noticed
before it is drawn.
Then, divided two parts - white and black - appear.
Each counterpart only exists when they are divided into two individual parts.
With the absence of white, black never be seen.
Likewise, with the absence of black, white will not emerge.
Deep inside, white and black are aware of each other,
and they simultaneously completes.
White and black shows the dramatic conflict on the border,
and it is quite interesting for me to see the story of them.
As a matter of fact, it is nearly impossible to separate white and
black distinctly.
On the border, there lies the infinite and precious distance.
The "distance" is especially important and indispensable element for both
white and black to be alive.
『Line is Life.』
Thus, I exist inside lines.