The “Vigor” that Dwells in the Moment the Brush Dances – The Beauty of Calligraphy Lies in Unrestrained Power

When you look at a calligraphy work, what do you feel?
The gradations of ink, the traces of the brush left on paper, and the meaning inherent in the characters themselves.
All of this is condensed in the single character “勢” (vigor) created by calligrapher Shourin Iwasaki.

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What the Dynamic Lines of Ink Tell Us

The character “勢” spreads across the entire surface.
While executed with powerful brushwork, it somehow conveys a sense of lightness.
The sharpness of the leftward sweep, the expansiveness of the rightward sweep, and the contrast between thick and thin in the vertical strokes. Each stroke moves like a living creature, capturing the viewer’s gaze.

In calligraphy, “勢” represents not merely the meaning of the character, but the movement of the brush itself.
Brush vigor, spirit vigor, imposing vigor – while all share the common core of “momentum,” each carries its own distinct resonance.

The Diverse Expressions of “勢”

The Chinese character “勢” originally combined “力” (power) and “埶” (flowing vigorously).
It depicts power being released outward – this is “vigor.”

Our daily lives overflow with “勢.”
Unstoppable momentum, great numbers, circumstances, defensive positions, offensive positions.
Stillness and motion, strength and weakness, gathering and dispersing.
Few words encompass such a diverse world within a single character.

Among four-character idioms, “一気呵成” (completing in one breath) may best express the essence of “勢.” Writing in a single breath, that moment of concentration and release.
From Shourin Iwasaki’s work, one senses precisely that frozen instant of tension.

The Human Breath Dwelling in Calligraphy

Looking at this “勢,” one seems to hear the calligrapher’s breathing.
The silence of the moment the brush is placed, the tension when absorbing ink, and the release as the brush begins to glide across the paper.
Calligraphy may ultimately be “the art of breathing.”

The power held in the brush tip is never merely forceful.
Where power should be relaxed, it relaxes; where it should be concentrated, it concentrates.
This modulation breathes life into the characters.
The character “勢” embodies precisely this exquisite balance of tension and release.

The vermillion seal tightens the entire composition through its contrast with the black ink.
Red and black.
Yin and yang.
Stillness and motion.
When opposites harmonize, beauty emerges.

The Power of Calligraphy Living in the Modern Era

In this digital age, the act of writing characters with brush and ink may seem somehow contrary to the times.
Yet precisely because of this, handwritten characters possess special power.

Even the same character “勢” shows completely different expressions depending on who writes it and the moment it is written.
This is because the human heart is reflected in it.
Joy, sorrow, anger, pleasure.
That day’s mood, that moment’s state of mind.
Everything seeps out from the brush tip.

Shourin Iwasaki’s works contain something that moves the viewer’s heart.
This is something that cannot be created through technique alone – it is like “ki” (energy) welling up from the human interior.

The Art of Once-in-a-Lifetime Encounters

Calligraphy works can never be reproduced identically.
Even when attempting to write the same character, the angle of the brush, the darkness of the ink, the texture of the paper, that day’s humidity, and above all, the calligrapher’s state of mind – all differ.

This “勢” too is a unique work born only in this moment.
I hope you will witness with your own eyes the beauty of this once-in-a-lifetime encounter.

Welcome to the World of Calligraphy

Calligrapher Shourin Iwasaki continues daily to face ink, engage with characters, and create works.
While treasuring the beauty of traditional calligraphy, his works woven with contemporary sensibility give viewers fresh surprise.

On Instagram, he shares the creative process, completed works, and thoughts about calligraphy.
I hope you too will feel the story embedded in each character.

Calligraphy doesn’t end with viewing.
It is an art felt with the heart and resonating with the soul.
When you touch Shourin Iwasaki’s world, a new “vigor” may be born within you too.

There awaits the quiet music played by ink.

Calligraphy is a moment, emotion is eternal.

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Online Shop Now Open

Furthermore, we are pleased to announce that an online shop where you can purchase Shourin Iwasaki’s calligraphy works has now opened on STORES.

Bring calligraphy works such as “Breaking the Limits” into your hands.
As a gift, as a present to yourself, as a message of encouragement to someone important.
Calligraphy conveys feelings that go beyond words.

We offer framed works and a variety of sizes.
Perfect not only as interior decor for your room, but also as gifts for those embarking on new beginnings.

Limits exist to be surpassed.
A single piece of calligraphy gives you that extra push forward.

Please experience the world of Shourin Iwasaki’s calligraphy.

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