Calligrapher KURIHARA Koho Profile

Born in Kokura

Started the calligraphy near my house

Did calligraphy under Mori Shikyo

Got married

・Kitakyushu Shodokai Nomination au rang de Shihan, grand maître.

・Became the master of Kitakyushu Calligraphy Association

Had the first baby girl

Had the second baby girl

・Kitakyushu Ouverture d’une classe de Shodô, calligraphie à l’encre de Chine

・Opened her own calligraphy school

・Kitakyushu PREMIER HOTEL MOJIKO

Evénement : Dîner fantastique avec ikebana (art floral japonais),musique

et calligraphie.

・“Dreaming Collaboration Dinner together with flowers, music and calligraphy”

at Moji Port Hotel

・France, Toulouse Atelier et démonstration de calligraphie

・Held the calligraphy workshop and performance in Toulouse, France

リーガロイヤルホテル小倉にて個展開催。花:田島 春晃

・Kitakyushu RIHGA ROYAL HOTEL KOKURA

Exposition Harmonie entre ikebana et calligraphie par

des parents et leurs enfants

・“Making our Dreams Come True ~parent and child exhibition~”

at Rihga Royal Hotel Kokura

・Kitakyushu Galerie HIT

Exposition Objets artisanaux, ikebana et calligraphie

・“The Exhibition of crafts, flowers and calligraphy works”

at Gallery HIT Kitakyushu

・Kitakyushu Galerie Daichi Kadan Exposition Quilt et calligraphie

・“The Exhibition of quilt and calligraphy works” at Gallery Daiichi Kadan

・Musée de la littérature Exposition “ MIZUKAMI Kazuyo “

・“The Exhibition of Kazuyo Mizukami” at Kitakyushu Literature Museum

高橋利道両氏とコラボ&書道パフォーマンス−仏 Toulouse

・France, Toulouse Exposition Ikebana, céramique et calligraphie,

et démonstration de calligraphie Ikebana: Marette RENAUDIN,

Ecole d’Ikebana de Toulouse Céramique : Rizü TAKAHASHI

・“The Exhibition of flowers, ceramics and calligraphy” collaborated

with Marette RENAUDIN, Takahashi Ritsuu and performance of calligraphy

・Kitakyushu Fondation de l’Ecole Warakushoin

・Established “WARAKU SHOIN”

・Kitakyushu Salle des Citoyens de Yahata

Evénement : démonstration de calligraphie de charité pour

le grand désastre sismique à l’Est du Japon

・Held the charity performance of the Great East Japan Earthquake at Yahata City Hall

・Kitakyushu Galerie Tsubaki
Exposition Le rythme de la Planète Terre – Pulsation de la terre

・The Exhibition of “The Rythm of the Earth ~Earth Beat~” at Gallery TSUBAKI

Accessory :Yoshimitsu Naoki　

Photographer:Sumita Magu

花 :マレット・ルノーダン 歌: 栗原みのり

・France, Toulouse
Exposition Ikebana et calligraphie et démonstration de calligraphie

avec chansons japonaises Ikebana : Marette RENAUDIN,

Ecole d’Ikebana de Toulouse Chant : Minori KURIHARA

・“The Exhibition of flowers and calligraphy”

Performance of Japanese songs and calligraphy at France, Toulouse

Arrange flowers: Marette RENAUDIN

Singer:Minori Kurihara

・Kitakyushu Performing Arts Center, Galerie des Citoyens

Deuxième exposition de l’école Warakushoin

・“WARAKU SHOIN The 2nd Teacher and Students Exhibition”

at Kitakyushu Citizen Gallery “KITAKYUSHU”

・Tokyo Centre National des Arts Sélectionnée pour l’exposition L’Art Actuel

Salon d’Automne International France-Japon Participation régulière chaque année.

・“The 15th Japanese and France Contemporary Art World Exhibition”

(Selected) at Tokyo New National Museum

・Kitakyushu, Ecole Warakushoin
Ouverture de l’atelier personnel Troisième exposition à l’école Warakushoin

・Opened an atelier “WARAKUSHOIN” held “The Third Student Exhibition”

at Atelier WARAKU

現地にてワークショップと書道パフォーマンスを行う

作品はベルギーの美術学校へ寄贈

・Belgique et Pays-Bas
Exposition Japanese Today’s Visual Art : Prix d’Excellence
Démonstration et atelier de calligraphie

・winning the prize of “Belgium Netherlands excellence prize” calligraphy workshop

and performance in Belgium

donated the work to Art school in Belgium

Novembre

Février

Februrary

・Japon, Fukuoka, Musée des Art Asiatiques Cinquième exposition

des échanges internationaux des calligraphes et des peintres du 21ème siècle

・“The Fifth 21st Centry Calligraphy-Artists International Exchange Exhibition

in Fukuoka” at Fukuoka Asia Museum

Mars

March

・Kitakyushu Exposition des Arts Asiatiques Intégration comme membre

du Groupe d’Etude des Cultures et des Arts Japonais

・Art Invitation Exhibition in Asia (displayed)

became a member of Japanese Cultural Art Society

Avril

April

チャリティ作家展開催 支援目的『宙ソラの会』発足

・Après le désastre du tremblement de terre à Kumamoto,participation aux

activités de soutien et de charité dans divers lieux.

Organisation d’une exposition des artistes bénévoles Démarrage du groupe

“ Sora no kai “ pour soutenir les sinistrés

・After the earthquake in Kumamoto,

I did calligraphy performance as a charity event in various regions.

held the Charity Artists Exhibition
established “ SORA NO KAI” which is the purpose of the charity

・Intégration au JIAS, Japan International Artists Society

・Became a member of JIAS (Japanese International Arts Society)

Juin

June

書道パフォーマンスを行う−仏 CorsicaJuin

作品は各市の市長とキューレーターへ寄贈

・France, Corse 48ème exposition de l’Art Contemporain Japonais en Corse
Atelier et démonstration de calligraphie

・ “French Corsica Art Exhibition”

The section of private exhibition(displayed)

Calligraphy workshop and performance in Corsica island

Donated the work to the curator and the mayors

Octobre

October

ソウルの領事館で書道パフォーマンスを行うー駐福岡大韓民国総領事館後援

・Corée du Sud, Séoul, Ambassade du Japon Participation à Japon-Corée

Echanges Culturels “ Japan-Korea River Link Project “Démonstration

de calligraphie Evénement soutenu par le Consul Général de Corée du Sud à Fukuoka

・Joined Japan-Korea Cultural Exchange “River Link Project”

did calligraphy performance at Seoul Consulate

sponsored by The Republic of Korea consulate general in Fukuoka

Décembre

December

・France, Paris, Galerie du Marais Participation au 30ème Salon International de Paris
Prix excellence

・“Paris International Salon” the section of private exhibition(displayed)

winning the prize of “Galerie du Marais”

Mars

March

・France, Toulouse Exposition Ikebana et calligraphie
Ikebana : Marette RENAUDIN, Ecole d’Ikebana de Toulouse

・”The Exhibition of flowers and calligraphy” & calligraphy performance in Toulouse, France

JuinItalie

June

・Sicile 49ème Exposition d’Art Visuel Japonais Contemporain en Italie
Atelier et démonstration de calligraphie Sélectionnée pour le Salon d’Automne

・“Italy Sicily Art Exhibition” (displayed)

Calligraphy workshop and performance in Sicilia,Italy

Octobre

October

Octobre

October

サロン ドトーンヌ 入選

−パリ シャンゼリゼ通り<コンコルド〜プティ・パレ>に展示−仏 Paris

・France, Paris
Participation au Salon d’Automne à Paris. Exposition sur les Champs Elysées

・Winning the prize of “Salon d’ Automne” exhibited at Concorde Petit Palais

(Champs-Élysées street in Paris,France)

Novembre

November

仏 Toulouse市営 ジョルジュ ラビット美術館 常設展示

11／7 オープニングセレモニーと書道パフォーマンスを行う

作品名「瞠目」

−仏 Toulouse

・France, Toulouse
Novembre du 07-11-2017 (au 29-04-2018)
Exposition au Musée George Labit

・November 7th, 2017- April 29th, 2018 Toulouse, France

exhibited at Museum of George Labit

December 7th: Opening Ceremony and Calligraphy Performance

The title of the work “DOUMOKU”

Novembre

November

“ザッキ賞”受賞　作品名「流」（生生流転）

−仏 Paris

・France, Paris, Galerie du Marais
Participation au Salon International de Paris Prix excellence

・“Paris International Salon”

the section of private exhibition exhibited at Gallery du Marais”

The section of private exhibition winning the prize of “Zacchi Award”

The title of the work “NAGARE”

Février

February

−韓国

・“The 21st Century Calligraphy International Exhibition” winning the prize of “The chief director at Korean Art Association Award”(the best award)
in Korea

Mars

March

“中華人民共和国駐福岡総領事館賞”（最高賞）受賞

−日本

・“40th anniversary of Japan-China Treaty of Peace and Friendship conclusion International Calligraphy Exhibition”
winning the prize of “The People’s Republic of China Consulate General

in Fukuoka”(the best award)

Avril

April

−門司区松浦邸

・~ SAKURA SAKU HI ~ Calligraphy and Art at MATSUURA Residence

in Moji District in Japan

Mai

May

−門司区平山観音院

・Performed at The House of Hirayama Kannon

in Moji District

Mai

May

−スペイン ヒホン

・Espagne, gihon
50ème exposition de l’Art Contemporain Japonais en Corse
Atelier et démonstration de calligraphie

・“Spain Art Exhibition” the section of private exhibition (exhibited)did calligraphy workshop and  performance in Gijon, Spain

June

書道パフォーマンスを行う。リバーリンクプロジェクト〜ソウルフルな女たち〜

・“River Link Project ~soulful women~”

calligraphy performance at Saishu Temple

collaborated with Kanda Kurenai (comical talk) and Ueno Kaori (Jazz pianist)

August

併設 栗原 光峯書作展を開催。

2500羽のホゴ紙の折り鶴と3mの白い鶴と共に子供達の現代アートと

書の作品が展示された。

・“Opening Warakushoin 10^th Anniversary Students Exhibition”

at Kitakyushu City Museum Annex

exhibited the student’s modern art and calligraphy works,

3 meters white crane and 2,500 paper cranes which was made with recycled paper

Octobre

October

−仏 Paris

・France, Paris
Participation au Salon d’Automne à Paris. Exposition sur les Champs Elysées

・winning the prize of “Salon d’ Automne”

exhibited at Concorde Petit Palais (Champs-Élysées street in France, Paris)

Février

February

−エスパスコミンヌ、ギャラリーデュ マレに展示

オープニングパフォーマンスとワークショップを行う

作品名「諸行無常（五連作）」「是」−仏 Paris

・【Salon International de Paris】

jeu le 7- dim le 10/ Espace Commines Galerie du Marais

「SHOGYOUMUJOU」/ 5 œuvres consécutives
「Le juste」

France, Paris, Galerie du Marais
Participation au Salon International de Paris Prix excellence

・“Paris International Salon” the section of private exhibition

exhibited at “ Gallery du Marais”

「SHOGYOUMUJOU」

・audio reactive visual live calligraphy performance in Kitakyushu,

collaborated with
光峯 Koho（栗原智美 KURIHARA Tomomi）
Magu Sumita

グラン・パレ（パリ）
『抱擁-Asia 』
−パリ、フランス

フランス芸術家協会主催により開催される通称「ル・サロン」。

1667年より340年余続く、世界最古の歴史と伝統を持つフランスで行われる国際公募展。

・Sélectionné au LE SALON
−France, Paris,  Grand Palais

−フロリダ、アメリカ

・Calligraphy demonstration in Florida, America

April

・While Ikeda Kumiko, who is the researcher of eleven faces Kannon’s back

at Shourin Temple in Nara was giving a lecture,

Koho did dedicatory calligraphy under the temple bell

・“Finland Art Exhibition 2019”

the section of private exhibition(exhibited)

the section of private exhibition did calligraphy workshop and performance

in ,  ALAJÄRVI Finland

・Charity Performance at Gyorakuen in Tagawa, Fukuoka　singer: Takuwa Haruka

・“Sesshu Exhibition” at Tokyo New National Museum winning the Grand Prize

The title ”Houyou (embrace)-Asia”

ー日光東照宮（栃木県）

『連山の 一山晴れし 花木槿 富美の句』

−浄土真宗 臥龍山 西宗寺

リバーリングプロジェクト「ソウルフルな女たち」

March

Father passed away

優秀賞受賞作品名『受胎-conceptionB-』

・“Spain Art Exhibition” (exhibited 7 calligraphy works)

winning the second prize donated 2 big works to Comillas city

winning the best prize titled “JUTAI-conceptionB”

May

・Dedicatory calligraphy at Yahatahachiman Shrine

“悪霊退散akuryou taisan” “無病息災 mubyo sokusai” “地平天成chihei tensei”

July

書道パフォーマンスで偶然、「書道ゲルニカ」が誕生する。

バイオリン演奏:牧師 谷本 仰

・Joined the Crowd Funding of Houboku(NPO) “leave no one alone”

尺八:山崎 箜山　箏:宮本 直美　　映像:岡 浩平　書:栗原 光峯

・Joined the East Asia Cultural City Art Movie

shakuhachi: Yamasaki Kouzan　koto: Miyamoto Naomi　video: Oka Kouhei

calligrapher: Kurihara Koho

作品名『無一物』

・“The 4^th International Calligraphic Works Exhibition” at Fukuoka Asia Museum

winning the prize of Fukuoka prefectural governor

The title “muichibutsu(pennilessness)”

・Calligraphy performance at tea-ceremony room, Kokura Castle

・Start up the group of Kitakyushu Art Book with the artists in Kitakyushu

December

ディレクター:北川 ひかり

出演者:大庭 三紀、梶岡 亨、Colorhythm Risa、川村 愛、山本 省吾

・Opening performance with Erhu player, Chen Min at Kitakyushu Performing Art Center

director: Kitagawa Hikari　performer: Oba Miki, Kajioka Toru, Colorhythm Risa,

Kawamura Ai, Yamamoto Shogo

May

・Private exhibition and performance

at Gallery Hanausagi in Sawara district, Fukuoka

September

7m×1.6m「以和為貴」

・Calligraphy performance praying for peace at Nagasaki Peace Park

exhibited it at Atomic Bomb Museum for two months

The titled ”wawomotte toutoshitonasu”(7m×1.6m)

October

・Private exhibition at Farmers Village

・Private exhibition at Tearoom Don (every autumn)

November to December

日本書道家代表として6つのイベントに参加した。

KóHó Expo→街の教会での書道パフォーマンス→大学での漢字講座とパフォーマンス

→弓道•合気道場でのワークショップ→地元小学校での書道教室

→閉会式では華道家:マレット•ルノーダン、シレーヌ•ブレイヤーと共に

コラボレーション、書道パフォーマンスを成功させる。

作品は伊原純一全権大使、コンシェルジュ、各市長らに寄贈。

・For the duration of Japan-France Friendship Festival in Occitània, France

Joined 6 events as representative of the Japanese calligrapher

KoHo Expo: calligraphy performance at the church,

kanji lesson and performance at college, workshop at Kyudo-Aiki Dojo,

calligraphy lesson at the local school

collaboration of flower arrangement (Marette RENAUDIN)

calligraphy performance at the closing ceremony

<donated the works to Ito Junichi(ambassador), concierge and the mayors>

December

響ホールにてJazzピアニスト:山下洋輔氏をお呼びして

華道•書道•アート、デジタル映像表現にもチャレンジした。

ドラム:堀越 彰　尺八:小濵 明人　薩摩琵琶:後藤 幸浩　アート:梶岡 亨

草真流 華道家 永室覺詣 Colorhythm Risa　クリエイター:岡 浩平

ディレクター:北川 ひかり　書道家:栗原 光峯　映像作家:住田 磨音

フォトグラファー:サニーリュー　と共に。

・The 2^nd Performance “shogyo mujo” by Kitakyushu Art Book at Hibiki Hall

Jazz pianist: Yamashita Yosuke　drum: Horikoshi Akira　Satsuma biwa: Goto Yukihiro

artist: Kajioka Toru, Colorythm Risa　creator: Oka Kohei　calligrapher: Kurihara Koho

videographer: Sumita Magu　director: Kitagawa Hikari　photographer: サニーリュー

February

・Calligraphy performance praying for peace at Nagasaki Urakami Cathedral

keep the work(Nyoko Aijin) at Nagasaki Shoufuku Temple

March

・Performance with Abe Shukara and Kawamura Ai in Takachiho, Miyazaki

May

・Dedicatory calligraphy performance at Itozu Hachiman Shrine

The title “五穀豊穣gokoku houjou”　“萬民和楽banmin waraku”

・May 18^th -21^st

The 2^nd Tokyo World Exhibition ~Paris 2023~

winning the best prize “行雲kouun”(140×400㎝)

June

真武 香織氏•白石 よし子氏•斉藤 龍樹氏と共に。

・“Otento-san no mitorasu Exhibition ~drawing buddha by 3 artists ~”

at Kitakyushu City Museum collaborated with Matake Kaori and Saito Ryuji

・Biennale Modern Art Exhibition in Korea (exhibited and donated)

August

・Held after-school childcare joint project “mochi mochi no ki”

at Kiyomizu elementary school

・August 28^th-September 2^nd “Abstract Express Exhibition by calligraphers”

at Ginza Gallery Shimon (exhibited)

September

・“Evening Party” with artist, Abe Shukara at Gallery Hach

October

・Calligraphy performance with shakuhachi players, Mr. Oda and Mr. Yada

at tea-ceremony room at Kokura Castle

・Held the Exhibition with photographer, Sakamoto Junichi at Moji Customs Gallery

10月 篆刻喫茶ドン→12月 福岡早良区ぎゃらりぃ花うさぎ→2月 門司港センガク

→2024年1月 cafe528→1月 古民家多久和→2月 古民家 布古

→3月 Souple Nailサロンで現在も展示中。

・October-April 2024

Koho 60^th years old anniversary exhibition “Dragon”

October at Tearoom Dononce a month

December at Gallery Hanausagi in Sawara district, Fukuoka

at Tearoom Sengaku at Moji Port

January 2024 at Café 528 at Old Private House “Takuwa”

February at Old Private House “Furugire”

March at Soup Nail Salon

・January 18^th-21^st Salon D’automne “Universe Tree” (selected)

February

・Dedicated the work “Fish Dragon”(200×50㎝)

2022•2023•2024 連続入選。会員となる。

・February 7^th-18^th “NAU 21^st Century Art Exhibition”

at New National Museum 1^st floor

selected in 2022, 2023, 2024 →　became one of the member

書道パフォーマンスを行う。ウィンドルモアさんと共演。

・March 10^th Calligraphy Charity Performance with Windrumor at Hirayama Kannon

和樂書院生徒と&書道パフォーマンスを行う。

・Charity Concert “Brighten your Life” at Kitakyushu Water Environment Museum

・March 28^th – 31^st Paris International Salon Exhibition

the 130×400㎝long works (selected)

・April 2^nd dedicatory calligraphy to Washu Shitennou Temple

・April 9^th Opening Performance of Kids Guernica at Nagasaki Museum

・May 19th Calligraphy performance at Buddhist Memorial Service of Eimyo Temple