About

About

Hi! I’m Tomoko. I’m a Japanese calligraphy artist with 16 years’ experience. I do ;

large-brush calligraphy performances
calligraphy commissions
abstract ink-art commissions for private & business clients
sumi-e artworks

I’m also available to run calligraphy and sumi-e workshops, and provide calligraphy & translations at events and functions.

My calligraphy, sumi-e and abstract works have been used in restaurants, accommodation, on various products, and in advertising campaigns for major brands, both Australian and Japanese, such as Opera Australia, Japan Airlines, Sokyo Restaurant etc.

My performances and event engagements have included;

large-brush performances for private galleries, festivals, wineries (etc)
bespoke name-card writing (for guests of corporate or sales events, product launches, etc)
live sumi-e artwork creation for business functions
calligraphy & sumi-e workshops at galleries

I really enjoy sharing Japanese culture through my passion for calligraphy and the beauty of the Japanese aesthetic. I love interacting people with my art and Japanese culture.

I was born in Japan, and moved to Australia in 2011. I’m based in Sydney and the Central Coast (NSW, Australia.) I can travel for events further afield.

If you’d like to get in touch to discuss a project, please contact me via Contact page.

Selected Commissions

2024 Commissioned calligraphy for Jinsei-Ryu Karate school, Ultimo, Sydney
2024 Commissioned calligraphy for Uomichi restaurant, Townhall, Sydney
2023 Commissioned calligraphy for Yakiniku Yokocho, Burwood, Sydney
2022 Commissioned abstract artworks for Kazan Dining, Sydney
2022 Commissioned calligraphy for Yakitori Yokocho, Townhall Sydney
2021 Commissioned mural abstract artworks, menu designs for Sokyo restaurant, Sydney
2021 Commissioned calligraphy for Goshukan Karate school, Sydney
2021 Commissioned calligraphy menu plaques for Edomae Sushi, Burwood, Sydney
2021 Commissioned abstract artworks (private – multiple clients)
2020 Commissioned calligraphy for Harmony Day event for Central Coast Council
2020 Commissioned calligraphy for Australian Taiko Academy
2020 Commissioned abstract artworks for Yasaka Japanese Dining, Long Jetty
2020 Commissioned abstract artworks (private – multiple clients)
2020 Commissioned calligraphy for Jinsei Ryu Karate Do, Sydney
2019 Commissioned calligraphy for Urban Chic Property Styling, Sydney
2019 Commissioned calligraphy for Jodo school, Sydney
2019 Commissioned abstract artworks (private – multiple clients)
2018 Commissioned calligraphy menu plaques for Edomae Sushi, Town Hall, Sydney
2018 Commissioned ink art (Sumi-e) and calligraphy for Japan Airline promotions
2018 Commissioned brushwork art for an Opera Australia promotion

Events

2024 Calligraphy demonstration for Newcastle University, Newcastle NSW
2024 Calligraphy demonstration for Lumira, Paddington, Sydney
2024 Large scale calligraphy performance and workshops for Koyo Matsuri, Cowra NSW
2024 Sumi-e workshops at Small Forest, Upper Hunter NSW
2023 Sumi-e performance at Japanese Film Festival, Sydney
2023 Sumi-e workshops at Gosford Regional Gallery
2023 Calligraphy workshops for a Harmony day event at Gosford Regional Gallery
2022 Large scale calligraphy performance for Citizenship ceremony at Art House, Wyong
2022 Large scale calligraphy performance for Multicultural Expo at Erina Community Centre
2022 Large scale calligraphy performances at Gosford Regional Gallery
2022 Large scale calligraphy performance at Lexus Chatswood, Sydney
2022 Calligraphy workshops online for Google Sydney
2021 Calligraphy demonstration for Daniel San restaurant, Manly
2021 Calligraphy workshops online for Google Sydney
2019 Calligraphy workshops and sumi-e workshops at Bamboo Buddha, Holgate
2019 Calligraphy workshops for Georges River Council, Sydney
2019 Sumi-e demonstration at a brand launch event for Nikko Asset Management Australia
2018 Calligraphy demonstration and workshops at Gosford Regional Gallery
2018 Large scale calligraphy performance at Dangrove, Sydney
2018 Large scale calligraphy performance at Small Forest Winery, Upper Hunter
2018 Calligraphy demonstrations for season launch events for Camilla Australia, Sydney

Selected Exhibitions

2024 Solo Exhibition, Small Forest, Upper Hunter NSW
2023 Group Exhibition, Sounds of Sumi at Blank Gallery, Sydney
2019 Solo Exhibition, Bamboo Buddha, Holgate NSW
2019 Solo Exhibition, Whispered Black, Small Forest, Upper Hunter NSW

Media

The Japan Foundation Sydney – Directory listing
Central Coast Council “Changing Faces“
SBS Japanese “Finding the joy of Japanese calligraphy again in Australia”
Celebrating Women in Japan
Japaralia – Article

Event documents

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