This is a calligraphy work by Masayama Higucci, who was awarded the Hokkaido Culture Award in 2024.
"亀は万年" ("Kame wa Mannen") is a phrase that pays homage to the longevity of turtles. It is used as a celebratory expression wishing for "long life and happiness," and is often employed in events that celebrate good fortune.
Profile of Masayama Higucci (Higucci Gazanbo):
- Born in Sapporo in 1941.
- Studied under Morisetsu Kano.
- Met Morita Joryu and Inoue Yuichi, and participated in the Bokujin-kai (Ink Artist Society).
- Awarded the Ink Artist Award in 1966 and became a member of the Bokujin-kai.
- Received the Runner-up Award at the "Japan Contemporary Calligraphy Exhibition."
- Served as an instructor for the "Ikkyu" correspondence high school course on national television.
- Has appeared in numerous calligraphy lectures and talk shows.
- Has conducted research presentations on the history of calligraphy from a unique perspective, including works such as "Kami-gami no Sho" ("The Gods' Calligraphy") and "Kakushin no Kotoba ni Kiku" ("Listening to the Words of Calligraphers").
- His calligraphy work spans a wide field, including collaborations and calligraphy performances with artists such as Kansai Yamamoto and Ryuudo Uzaki.
- Has held many solo exhibitions.
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