Key Facts
• The Saga Kita High School Calligraphy Alumni Exhibition is held in Saga City.
• 29 alumni and 8 former instructors are showcasing 41 works.
• The exhibition runs until August 17 at the Saga Prefectural Art Museum Gallery.
• Alumni from the 1st to 35th graduating classes participate biennially.
• The focus is on small works suitable for modern living spaces.
• Featured works include:
– Toshiko Sato’s “Hekitan no Yotsuki” blending two types of ink.
– Mika Sakaguchi’s depiction of the evolution of the kanji “Walk.”
– Kota Komiya’s bold carving of the character “Sincerity.”
– Yuto Uematsu’s flowing calligraphy of two poems from the “Hyakunin Isshu.”
• Organizer Megumi Masaki (45) aims to continue the event to support Saga’s calligraphy scene.
• Open daily from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM (closing at 4:00 PM on the final day).
• Admission is free.
Summary
The Saga Kita High School Calligraphy Alumni Exhibition, showcasing 41 works by 29 alumni and 8 former instructors, is open at the Saga Prefectural Art Museum Gallery until August 17. The biennial event features small, modern-friendly pieces, including Toshiko Sato’s ink blending, Mika Sakaguchi’s kanji evolution, Kota Komiya’s carved “Sincerity,” and Yuto Uematsu’s poetic calligraphy. Organizer Megumi Masaki emphasizes the event’s role in promoting Saga’s calligraphy culture. Admission is free, with daily hours from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM (4:00 PM on the last day).
