Houkyu Usui

Calligrapher

臼井 鳳九
  • Name:
    Houkyu Usui
  • Specialty:
    Calligrapher
  • Genres:
    Calligraphy Performance / Design Calligraphy

Message

I will express your personal “feelings” through the art of calligraphy.
Whether you prefer a bold and dynamic style or a graceful and elegant one, I can accommodate a wide range of expressions—please feel free to share your preferences.

Calligraphy is often referred to as “the art of the moment.” Though the performance itself is brief, I hope to create a memorable and meaningful experience for you. Thank you for your support.

Artist Biography

Born on September 23, 1984
Hiroshima → Kyoto → Tokyo → Kyoto

Director of the design calligraphy school “ZOU”

After working as a graphic designer, DTP operator, and fine art printing sales representative, she began studying under calligrapher Souhou Takeda in 2017.
With a designer’s perspective, she specializes in expressive brush lettering, crafting each stroke from the story behind the work to the everyday moments of the future it envisions.

Awards and Recognitions:

  • 2018: Winner at the 19th Japan Design Calligraphy Awards
  • 2018: Featured in Design Calligraphers of Japan (published by Maru Publishing)
  • 2019: Special Jury Prize at the Calligraphy Performance Battle “Karasu”
  • 2020: Grand Prize (Souun Award) in the Art Category at Futaba Calligraphy Association’s Tanabata Exhibition
  • 2020: Winner at the 20th Japan Design Calligraphy Awards
  • 2021: Special Selection in the Seven-Character Free Category at Futaba Calligraphy Association’s Tanabata Exhibition
  • 2022: Excellence Award at the 21st Japan Design Calligraphy Awards
  • 2022: Honorable Mention in the Art Category at Futaba Calligraphy Association’s Tanabata Exhibition
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