Looking back to 2013, we revisit a monumental installation created for one of the world’s leading professional services firms in the heart of Tokyo. A Manifesto in Ink To mark their 45th anniversary and the opening of their new office in the prestigious Marunouchi Building, Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting LLC commissioned a piece that would serve as the spiritual backbone of … Read more
Looking back to 2012, we revisit a project deeply rooted in tradition and the spiritual heart of Chosho Yabe’s hometown, Kawagoe. The Challenge: Ink on Wood We were entrusted with a sacred task by Kawagoe Hachimangu, a historic shrine that has watched over the city for centuries. The commission was to calligraph the signboard for the entrance of their Assembly … Read more
Looking back at a unique and inspiring corporate event. I had the privilege of performing the opening act for a reception party hosted by a corporate client. “Asobi” (アソビ) – The Power of Playfulness To kick off the gathering, I delivered a dynamic calligraphy performance. The word I chose to write was 「アソビ」 (Asobi), written in Katakana. It translates to … Read more
Looking back at a creative project from 2015. I had the privilege of providing a special calligraphy artwork for AMO Japan K.K., a leading company in contact lens care and laser vision correction. “Like Never Before” The work features the company’s slogan: “Like Never Before.” This phrase embodies the spirit of “Creating things that have never existed before.” To reflect … Read more
We present a project where the tranquility of Japanese aesthetics meets the comfort of modern living in the heart of Kawagoe. Art for a New Lifestyle Kawagoe Cocolo-machi is a residential development born in a prime location, accessible within minutes from three major stations: Kawagoe, Kawagoe-shi, and Hon-kawagoe. We were commissioned to coordinate the interior art for its model house, … Read more