Calligrapher Usui Hokyu
Born September 23, 1984
Hiroshima → Kyoto → Tokyo → Kyoto
After working as a graphic designer, DTP operator, and fine art printing sales representative, he began studying under Professor Takeda Soho in 2017.
He is unique in proposing calligraphy from a designer's perspective, and he creates everyday life in the future from a premise story, running his brush through MUJIN in all directions.
In December 2022, I was awarded a pen name by the Futaba Calligraphy Club, to which I belong.
My master, Takeda Soho, gave me the character "phoenix" to use as my name, so I became "Usui Hokyu."
Like a phoenix, I intend to fly freely on the path of calligraphy.
Thank you for your continued support.
Awards
Winner of the 19th Japan Design Calligraphy Award in 2018
Published in 2018 by Marl Publishing, featured calligrapher
2019 Calligraphy Performance Battle "Karasu" Jury Special Award
2020 Futaba Calligraphy Association "Tanabata Exhibition" Art Division Grand Prize Soun Award
Winner of the 20th Japan Design Calligraphy Award in 2020
2021 Futaba Calligraphy Association "Tanabata Exhibition" Seven Characters Free Choice Division Special Award
Winner of the Excellence Award at the 21st Japan Design Calligraphy Awards in 2022
2022 Futaba Calligraphy Association "Tanabata Exhibition" Art Division Outstanding Work Award
2023 Futaba Calligraphy Association "Tanabata Exhibition" Art Division Outstanding Work Award
TV Appearances
2023 KBS Kyoto "Kirakin!"
Asahi Broadcasting "Good Morning Asahi" in 2023
2023 ABC TV "Kishi Daisuke's Cool Kyoto"