This is a calligraphy work by Gasanbo Higuchi, who received the Hokkaido Culture Award in 2024.
The artwork expresses hope that spring is near, by depicting a landscape that evokes warmth despite the harsh Hokkaido winter (a unique northern feature: a stove with a chimney).
Gasanbo Higuchi Profile
Born in Sapporo in 1941.
Studied under Kanō Shusetsu.
Met Morita Shiryū and Inoue Yūichi, and joined the Bokujinkai (Ink People Association).
Received the Bokujin Award in 1966 and became a member of Bokujinkai.
Received the 준大賞 (Jun Taishō - Semi Grand Prize) at the "Japan Contemporary Calligraphy Exhibition."
Lecturer for the NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) correspondence high school course "Ikkyū."
Appeared in numerous lectures and talk shows on calligraphy.
Also has research presentations such as "The Calligraphy of Gods" and "Listening to the Words of Calligraphers," which examine the history of calligraphy from a unique perspective.
His calligraphy work spans a wide range, including numerous collaborations and calligraphy performances with artists such as Kansai Yamamoto and Ryudo Uzaki.
Held many solo exhibitions.
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