Kei Sato's 55th Anniversary Exhibition of Calligraphy: 20 Solo Exhibitions "Transforming Ancient Scripts into Contemporary Space" Held at "Keio Plaza Hotel Lobby Gallery" in Shinjuku from 12/27

Kei Sato, the representative of Raira Kobo (Aichi Prefecture), will hold a solo exhibition titled "Transforming Ancient Characters into Contemporary Space" to commemorate the 55th anniversary of his calligraphy career from December 27, 2024 to January 5, 2025 at the Keio Plaza Hotel Lobby Gallery in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The exhibition will feature more than 100 works.

Ancient characters are the prototype of the Chinese characters used today. They were used for divination in ancient China more than 3,000 years ago, and were engraved on the shoulder blades of cows and the shells of turtles. These characters were born from the culture and customs of a time when there was no paper, so they have a strong hieroglyphic element, and are full of a mysterious charm not found in modern standard script characters.

Zen" 91 cm (H) x 72.7 cm (W)

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Contents of "Ancient Scripts in Contemporary Space

The ancient Chinese script, which was born more than 3,000 years ago in ancient China, has been connected to the present day through the passage of time, with changes in typefaces but no changes in the basic system, and without a single break in the system. I hope to convey this energy to the present day by writing these characters with their strong life force back in their ancient form. (Kei Sato)

Outline of the exhibition

Dates : December 27, 2024 (Fri) - January 5, 2025 (Sun)

Opening Hours: 10:00 - 17:00 (last day closes at 15:00)

Venue ： Keio Plaza Hotel, Lobby Gallery

Access ： 2-2-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Venue URL : https://www.keioplaza.co.jp/guide/lobby-gallery.html

Admission ： Free

Exhibits ： Large to very small works of calligraphy, ceramic plates, tapestries

　　　　　　Binchotan, bamboo charcoal, more than 100 works on display

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Kei Sato Profile

Kei Sato has been creating works of art for 54 years since his fascination with ancient calligraphy. After holding workshops in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, and teaching at culture centers, he has been leading his own ancient lettering class, "Iku no Kai.

He has held many solo exhibitions in the Tokai area and Tokyo. He has also participated in art exhibitions in China, France, Spain, Australia, and other countries, and his work has been well received overseas.

<Brief personal history

Studied under Mitsuho Kato in 1970.

1988 and 1989: Won the Ueno Royal Museum Prize consecutively.

2008 Special Prize, International Calligraphy Grand Prize Exhibition, International Calligraphy Competition

2009 Japan-China Peace Prize, International Calligraphy Grand Prize Exhibition

2010 International Calligraphy Grand Prize Exhibition, Art Gallery Prize for Excellence

2010 Global Artist Movement Exhibition, Toyota Municipal Museum of Art, Toyota Mayor Prize

2011 International Calligraphy and Painting Grand Prize, Art Gallery Award of Excellence

2011 Global Artist Movement Exhibition, Toyota Municipal Museum of Art, Toyota Mayor Prize

2011 Prize for Excellence, International Art Competition "Mexican Art Award Exhibition", European Art Competition

2011 Selected, Salon d'Automne, Paris, France

2012 "The World Exhibition of Contemporary Art from Japan and France" (Europe-Australia International Competition)

　　　　Special Prize, Bijutsu no Mado Prize, Paris, France

2012 Selected, Salon d'Automne, Paris, France

2014 Winner, Mayor Prize of Keelung City, Taiwan, 21st Century Calligraphy and Painting Artists International Exchange Exhibition

　　　　Selected, Salon d'Automne, Paris, France

2015 "Belgium-Netherlands Art Prize Exhibition" (Belgium)

　　　　45th Anniversary Exhibition at Bungei Shunju Gallery, Ginza, Tokyo (solo exhibition)

2016 "International Contribution Prize" at the 21st Century Calligraphy and Painting Artists International Exchange Exhibition, Fukuoka, Japan.

　　　　Solo Exhibition at Hotel Nagoya Castle (Former Westin Nagoya Castle).

　　　　Special Exhibition of Large Scale Scrolls at Prix de l'Ordre des Beaux-Arts de France, Corsica, France.

2018 "Spanish Art Prize Exhibition" (Spain)

　　　　The World Exhibition of Contemporary Art from Japan and France", The National Art Center, Tokyo, Japan

　　　　Hisashi" exhibited at the National Art Center, Tokyo, and reviewed in the October issue of Bijutsu no Mado (Window of Art).

　　　　International Exchange Exhibition of Calligraphy and Painting Artists of the 21st Century, Seoul.

　　　　Selected, Salon d'Automne, Paris, France

2019 International Art Award Exhibition of Finnish Art, Finland.

　　　　Selected, Salon d'Automne, Paris, France

2020 Selected, Salon d'Automne, Paris, France

2021 "The World Exhibition of Contemporary Art from Japan and France" (The National Art Center, Tokyo)

　　　　Selected, Salon d'Automne, Paris, France

2022 Keibunsha Gallery Enfer, Kyoto

　　　　50th+2nd anniversary exhibition of his calligraphy career (solo exhibition)

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For inquiries regarding this exhibition, please contact

Raira Kobo

E-Mail: kei@kodaimoji.com