Solo Exhibition – Issai Tanaka
“Monochrome Resonance”
Dancing calligraphic lines,
The beauty of contrasting white space
A monochrome world woven from rare sensibility and pure love for calligraphy
Within it, infinite landscapes emerge
This exhibition, themed around reverence for nature, invites you to experience the journey of calligrapher Issai Tanaka, who continues to challenge the world of Japanese calligraphy with his exceptional skill. From classical works containing poetry that reflect years of dedication to traditional Japanese calligraphy, to three series he’s focused on particularly in recent years: the “Water Series,” which transforms the image of water into language using brushes with fewer than ten bristles; the “Initiation Series,” which explores the essence of characters based on ancient scripts; and the “Pixel Series,” which expresses the infinite potential of sumi-ink through the smallest unit—the pixel—revealed by digitally converting actual calligraphy works and by digitally transforming his works and intentionally lowering their resolution. Please enjoy these captivating works.
■ Dates : March 11 (Wed.) – March 16 (Mon.)
10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
( Closes at 3:00 PM on the final day )
ーーー Opening Party ーーー
March 11 (Wed.) 17:00 – 19:00
※ Anyone is welcome
■ Venue : Gallery WABI 4-11-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo (2-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Higashi-Ginza Station)
＜ Issai Tanaka Gallery Tour ＞
Join us for a gallery tour (in Japanese) led by calligrapher Issai Tanaka, who will introduce each piece in the exhibition. This is a unique opportunity to hear the stories behind the creation of each work and learn about the artist’s unique approach.
( Approximately 1 hour )
・ March 12 (Thu.) 15:00
・ March 13 (Fri.) 15:00
※ No reservation is required; anyone is welcome to join.
※ During peak times, we may restrict entry.
【 Issai Tanaka Profile 】
Born in 1977, Issai Tanaka graduated at Daito Bunka University in Chinese Literature. As a highly skilled calligrapher, he has received numerous awards at the prestigious Yomiuri Shoho Exhibition, one of Japan’s leading calligraphy competitions with a perfect mastery of classic styles, from large, dynamic works to those with soft lines.Combining exceptional design sensibility with expressive creativity, his works is marked by vibrant strokes and elegant balance of empty space. The artist expands his portfolio to include abstract artworks that can be seen in the Toyota Crown showroom, and the Haneda Excel Hotel Tokyu in Japan. This fusion of tradition and innovation makes his calligraphy a sought-after art form for businesses and collectors worldwide.
【 Project 】
