Part 1: Polishing Intuition
Since ancient times, the Japanese have distinguished the meanings of words with the same pronunciation by subtle differences in sound. In Jissyo Kannon (Instinct moments) we conduct performances and workshops that involve "intuitively" perceiving the resonance and meaning of a single word each time. In Part 1, we express the resonance of the word "uruou" (meaning moisture) from various perspectives through calligraphy and music.
Part 2: Workshop
There are kanji characters associated with the kun'yomi reading "uruou," such as "潤" (moisture), "湿" (damp), "露" (dew), and "握" (grasp) (from Shizuka Shirakawa's "Joyou Kai"). This workshop aims to deeply connect the participants' expressions with this live event by making sounds while observing the writing, holding a brush while listening to the sounds, and letting it run on paper.
※ Brushes will be provided. For those who wish to participate with musical instruments, please bring your instrument. We kindly ask that the instruments be played unplugged (acoustic sound) only.
Part 3: Creating the Moment through Improvisation
Building upon Parts 1 and 2, we will create a space of free improvisation where performers and the audience become one. By listening to the sounds, gazing at the writing, playing instruments during the workshop, and letting the brush run, we will witness a final improvisational performance that is delicate yet powerful.
Performer
Setsuhi Shiraishi Calligraphy
https://setsuhi.com
Calligrapher. Their worldview, which conveys the traditional world of calligraphy while incorporating collaborations with music and art in a unique style, has been highly praised. They actively engage in overseas activities, holding solo exhibitions in Paris, New York, and San Francisco, and being invited to France every year. Their live calligraphy performances, born from the fusion with live music, have captivated fans around the world. They have collaborated with Frank Kimbrough, Jay Anderson, and Scott Robinson in New York.
They have created the calligraphy for the concept of the "Formation" on the new uniform of the Japanese national team for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and the calligraphy for the 2022 Nintendo Switch game "Touken Ranbu Musou." They have exhibited installations at the Japan Pavilion in the Milan Expo. They have performed at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Kanazawa and the Baltimore Museum of Art, and conducted lectures at the Embassy of Japan's Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) in the United States. They have also performed for the 125th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Chile at the Cultural Center of the President's Office in Chile.
They have been selected for "The Six Women" by Shiseido's Clé de Peau Beauté. They have also created wall paintings for companies such as Oracle Japan Ltd., QUICK Corporation, and Doutor Coffee Co., Ltd., expanding their activities beyond conventional boundaries.
Miya Music miya-music.com
Miya is a musician who combines the flute, traditional Japanese flutes, and electronic instruments such as modular synthesizers to create a unique and universal music style. Through her performances, she blends musical traditions with contemporary elements, exploring genres beyond boundaries including jazz, improvisation, noise, and collaborations with art. Her diverse activities span a wide range in the music scene.
