Empty space in Japanese kanji symbols
Today I asked calligrapher Nadja Van Ghelue to explain in a few sentences to my readers the meaning of space-empty and space-filled in Japanese calligraphy. Her interesting answer below will help you understand the essential balance of true Japanese kanji symbols.
Visit her web site for Japanese calligraphy artwork in different styles that will help you understand the space-empty and space-filled concept in Japanese calligraphy and painting.
Read the second part of Nadja's interview about empty and filled space in Japanese calligraphy kanji symbols.
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Chinese calligraphy, Japanese calligraphy, kanji symbols are organic wholes you can compare to a tree: its trunk and branches.
Between each branch and the trunk, there are spaces that shape different forms. One makes the other thanks to the empty space there is among the forms.
In windy days, we have a tremendous opportunity to see calligraphy in action. The wind breathes life into the branches of the trees, and we are able to see the empty space.
We should look at Japanese kanji symbols in the same way. We can identify the trunk and the branches.
The simple kanji for tree is a very good example. It has a vertical line, which is the trunk, a horizontal line, and then you have a branch to the left and one to the right.
Such a simple Japanese kanji symbol already shows you that those four strokes make a very vivid and balanced organic whole.
Visit her web site for Japanese calligraphy artwork in different styles that will help you understand the space-empty and space-filled concept in Japanese calligraphy and painting.
Read the second part of Nadja's interview about empty and filled space in Japanese calligraphy kanji symbols.
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© Núria Roig
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