Materials Used in the Artwork

Hanging Scroll

By Masumi Corporation Tokyo, Japan
Masumi Corporation is a world-renowned leader in the creation and restoration of hanging scrolls. Their expertise includes working on pieces for the Louvre Museum and calligraphy works by celebrated artists such as Hokusai and Hakuin.

Kishu Zumi (Kishu Ink Stick)

By Masao Horiike Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
The Kishu Ink Stick is crafted using rare and highly valued pine soot, derived from burning Japanese red pine for over 100 hours. This soot is meticulously combined with glue and subjected to a rigorous drying process that spans over a year. Mr. Horiike is Japan's sole artisan specializing in pine-soot ink stick production.

Ogatsu Suzuri (Ogatsu Inkstone)

By Hiroyuki Endo Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
Ogatsu inkstones are crafted from sedimentary slate, a unique material formed under immense geological pressure over time. This slate consists of finely layered strata, making it an exceptional medium for inkstone production. The painstaking process of carving and refining the stone demands a high level of skill and precision from the artisan. Each Ogatsu inkstone, owing to the superior quality of its slate and the craftsmanship involved, is known to last over a century. These inkstones are highly treasured by practitioners of Shodo, the Japanese art of calligraphy.

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Water

Examples of Collection Locations

Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Mt. Mokoto, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan
Togakushi Shrine, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Raiun Shrine, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan

The process of creating my artwork begins with collecting spring water from mountains or shrines to prepare Sumi ink. I believe that the energy of the land is imbued within the water itself, making this an essential ritual. Before starting a new project with a client, I gather water and offer a prayer to honor this connection. Water is one of the most vital elements in my work, serving as both a physical and spiritual foundation.