Artists

國定 三無 Sanmu Kunisada

Sanmu Kunisada 國定 三無

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独歩
Achieve a Deed by Oneself
A Flower is Blooming as Smiling

國定三無は、文字数の少ない作品を得意としています。一つの漢字や言葉が持つ複数の意味の中から、制作するときに自身の概念に一番合うイメージを重ねて表現しています。また、國定は「無骨でも、どこか崩れたり、歪んだりしてもそれが面白いし美しい。格好つけずに躊躇わないで一心に書く裸の書」を追求して制作しています。聴衆との対話からアーティストが自らの変換に基づいて選んだ漢字、一文字を即興で書くライブパフォーマンスは、欧州各地で多数の反響を収めました。

Sanmu Kunisada specializes in works made up of a small number of characters. From among the multiple meanings of a single kanji or word, he overlays the images that best match the concept he has in mind when creating each work. In addition, Kunisada pursues and creates “naked calligraphy that is written single-mindedly and without hesitation or ostentation,” so that “even if it is rugged, somewhat broken, or distorted, it remains interesting and beautiful.” His live performances, in which the artist improvises a single kanji character chosen according to his own adaptation through a dialogue with the audience, have met with enthusiastic responses in numerous locations throughout Europe.

國定 三無

Sanmu Kunisada

  • Solo Exhibition
  • Group Exhibition
  • Live Performance
2021

Erotica Sanmu 2021 (Concept 21 / Tokyo)

2018

Japan related event co-organized with the Embassy – Calligraphy Mission – Sanmu Kunisada Solo Exhibition (JAPAN INFORMATION AND CULTURAL CENTRE OF THE EMBASSY OF JAPAN in Belgium / Bruxelles)

2017

Crazy! SANMU - Look at My Line- (Concept 21 / Tokyo)

2014

Sanmu's Spirit Vision (Concept 21 / Tokyo)

2012

“Naked Calligraphy” (Concept 21 / Tokyo)

2008

“BOKKOU” (Gallery Kan / Fukushima)

2007

“Trajectory of Sumi-ink” (Gallery Kan / Fukushima)

2006

“Breathing of Sumi-ink” (Gallery Miharaya / Tokyo)

2022

Expo I Love Japan (Liège / Belgium)

2021

EXPOSITION COMMÉMORATION FUKUSHIMA – MARS 2021 in Liège Belgique (Place de la République Française / Liège)

2020

Drawing Room Store (Online Art Fair)

2015

Sumi_ism #5(Gallery KITAI / Tokyo)

2014

Sumi_ism #4(Gallery KITAI / Tokyo)

2008

“Japanese contemporary calligraphy exhibition in Paris” (Espace Culture Bertin Poiree / Paris / France)
“JIYUTEN” (Art space PRBNNA / Tokyo) < annual submissions since 2004 >

2007

“Natusral” Two persons exhibition (Gallery J / Miyagi)

2019

OFF THE CUFF at Affordable Art Fair Amsterdam (the Kromhouthal / Amsterdam)

2018

Japan related event co-organized with the Embassy – Calligraphy Mission – Sanmu Kunisada Solo Exhibition (JAPAN INFORMATION AND CULTURAL CENTRE OF THE EMBASSY OF JAPAN in Belgium / Bruxelles)

2008

Gallery Kan (Fukushima)

2007

Gallery Kan (Fukushima)

2006

Gallery Miharaya (Tokyo)

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