Calligraphers of Instagram Part 2 Mitsuru Nagata

Calligraphers of Instagram Part 2 Mitsuru Nagata

Mitsuru Nagata was born in Kyoto, and works extensively in Spain. His work combines elements of calligraphy with sumi-e (Japanese ink painting) techniques.

He performs at "live-painting" events, where he produces huge calligraphy paintings in front of a live audience.

These large-scale performances are often at festivals:

A post shared by Mitsuru Nagata (@nagatayakyoto) on Nov 15, 2017 at 7:11am PST

I love the simplicity of Nagatas work, like this stunning commission, with the traditional thatched roof home in the background:

????????(o kaeri nasai)?"Welcome home"

(Calligraphy is a good opportunity to get your eyes used to vertical writing, too!)

A post shared by Mitsuru Nagata (@nagatayakyoto) on Jan 26, 2018 at 11:31am PST

If hiraganas not your thing, theres plenty of complex kanji to get your teeth into too.

Like this new years post, with a pug for the year of the dog (2018):

?????(kinga shinnen)?"Happy New Year"

A post shared by Mitsuru Nagata (@nagatayakyoto) on Jan 1, 2018 at 5:51am PST

I love the movement in these videos, and the combination of precision brushwork and watery ink.

This ones a promo for one of Nagatas live performances in Spain - a beckoning cat saying ??????(oide ne!)?"Please come!"

A post shared by Mitsuru Nagata (@nagatayakyoto) on Feb 8, 2018 at 5:21am PST

Follow Mitsuru Nagata (@nagatayakyoto) on Instagram, or find out more on his website.


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