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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Ishikawa Kyuyoh (b. 1945), Hyōen (Frozen Fire)

Ishikawa Kyuyoh (b. 1945)

Hyōen (Frozen Fire)
Ink on paper
1972
Seal: Kyu
33 x 24 cm
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Literature

Frozen Fire—Contemporary Symbols: Selected Works of Ishikawa Kyuyoh. Kyoto: Genshokusha, 1974.

Ishikawa Kyuyoh: The Complete Works. vol. 1. Kyoto: Shibunkaku Publishing, 2024.

Hyōen (Frozen Fire) is the title of Ishikawa’s first anthology of works, published by Genshoku-sha in 1974, and this piece was used as the cover design. The term “frozen fire” may at first seem paradoxical, but it encapsulates the essence of Ishikawa’s artistic practice.


Ishikawa Kyuyoh (calligrapher; b.1945)

Born in Fukui Prefecture, Japan in 1945. Graduated from the Faculty of Law at Kyoto University. After serving as a professor at Kyoto Seika University and the director of the Institute for Writing and Civilizations, he is now an emeritus professor at the same university. Ishikawa has elucidated the concept that “calligraphy is the art of hisshoku (taction),” and interprets the structure and history of calligraphy. As a critic, he is also active in discussions on the Japanese language and culture, which have had a significant impact across various fields. In both his artistic creations and written works, Ishikawa continues to produce cutting-edge expressions and insights. His body of work includes over 2,000 calligraphic pieces and more than 100 published books.

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