About this Event
Experience Japanese calligraphy beyond words.
Discover the art of ma—the mindful use of empty space—and learn how it shapes balance, composition, and visual expression.
Using traditional brushes, rollers, wide brushes, and natural materials, you will create your own bokushō (abstract ink art). Explore how lines, textures, and space can communicate meaning beyond written characters and reveal your unique artistic voice.
In Japanese aesthetics, even what is left unwritten holds power. Through simplicity and silence, discover how space itself can transform your artwork.
Date: March 14, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: AREA New York
*All materials needed for the workshop—such as calligraphy paper, brushes, and ink—are included in the participation fee.
*Optional: Display frames and colored washi paper are available for an additional fee. *Used brushes may be taken home with your artwork.
Tomoka
Based in Tokyo
Tomoka creates contemporary works rooted in Japanese calligraphy, ink expression, and the spirit of wabi-sabi. Her practice explores the balance between movement and stillness, capturing the essence of Japanese aesthetics and sharing it with a global audience.
Selected Exhibitions & Installations
2026 — Calligraphic Installation, Ramen Santouka, Chicago
2025 — Ink Works on View, Jinpra, New York
2024 — Exhibition, Gallery MAX, New York
2023 — Group Exhibition, Ginza YOHAKU, Tokyo
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
AREA New York, 172 Madison Avenue, New York, United States
USD 30.00
