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Prahran 3181
Victoria Australia
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Junko Azukawa grew up overlooking the picturesque Sea of Japan from her northern Japanese home city of Toyama. Her lifelong study of the art of calligraphy began at the age of five at the acclaimed Hokuriku Calligraphy Academy.

In recent years, Junko has been privileged to study directly from the head of the Hokuriku Calligraphy Academy, Shiro Aoyagi, one of Japan’s most prominent calligraphy artists. Junko has been able to develop confidence as an artist under his guidance and began to understand that a full and rich existence can be the reward of a life devoted to the study and practice of calligraphy.

Junko arrived in Melbourne in 2005 and has had three art exhibitions

In 2006, Junko met Sumi-e artist and Zen master, Andre Sollier, and became his student. He taught Junko the importance of the relationship between calligraphy and Sumi-e. This encounter proved to be a turning point in her life. Junko now tries to spread the warmth she found in Andre's work through her own art.

Junko draws much of her inspiration from the aesthetic of Japanese artist/musician, Chara, and Junko’s work emulates the colour schemes derived from the Kimono fabrics she uses in her art works. Junko’s art is a condensation of the world around her.

Curriculum Vitae

NOTES FROM THE HEART

An exhibition of new calligraphy and ink paintings by Junko Azukawa

11 September - 2nd October

Opening reception Saturday 11th September 3-5pm
(Calligraphy demonstration from 2.30pm)

Selected exhibition works - all works sumi ink and watercolour on paper some include kimono fabric

Promise with the moon

60cm x 200cm

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Harmony (和)

Strength and beauty can adapt.

We have always believed in ourselves

And loved what we have made,

A new world inspired by harmony with this place.

We will continue to grow together

Because there is a future in this direction.

138.5cm x 170cm

The sounds of falling leaves

Maple leaves are falling

With lovely sounds

And Koi fish are gathering.

62cm x 182cm

Spring Path

Walking a path in spring

The Passing breeze and fluttering flowers

Look so loving today

The river is flowing

And time is passing

Feeling the certain warmth in each moment

With my heart

(Words by Junko Azukawa)

56cm x 122cm

Three elements

Wise (Left)

Strength (Centre)

Beauty (Right)

60cm x 270cm

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Sleeping in the dew

Fluttering merrily and

Sleeping in the dew

In a field of flowers,

In whose dream

Is this butterfly?

(by Otagaki Rengetsu 1791-1875)

110cm x 150cm

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Always

I am in a thousand winds that blow,
The sun on ripened grain and the diamond glints on snow.

When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

I will be always with you.

(From “Do not stand at my grave and weep” [Anon])

57cm x 172cm