Kotaro Hachinohe
THE THIRD CODE -
Another Kind Of Language
15 (Fri) - 24 (Sun) November, 2024
11:00 -18:00, Mon.- closed
In everyday life, we use words and body language to communicate. While words are convenient, they often fail without a shared language. On the other hand, body language serves as a universal form of communication that transcends linguistic boundaries. Much like art, music, sports, and esports, these non-verbal forms create a "third code" that allows us to connect through shared experiences.
For Kotaro Hachinohe, calligraphy has long been a form of non-verbal communication. His expressive lines "speak" and "dance," allowing him to share emotions without the need for words. This experimental exhibition delves into the question: Can we communicate beyond language? Hachinohe’s works invite you to experience his lines as a "third code" and express how they make you feel—through any form of communication you choose.
We warmly welcome you to explore this compelling collection and experience the power of non-verbal communication. Join us in discovering your own interpretation of the "third code."
Description
Kotaro Hachinohe's calligraphy visuality
Traditional Japanese calligraphy is a way to express oneself through the writing of words and characters
Better late than....
Words, letters, languages—these help us understand each other. But if you cannot read them, they become mere symbols, and understanding is lost.
Even if you cannot read the words, even if you can, or even if my line strokes do not evoke something for you—if there is a shared code between us, perhaps we can still understand each other.
Here, the artist employs traditional calligraphy techniques but does not write letters or words. This is his "third code"—the line itself becomes his new language.
Featured Works
Exhibition View
Kotaro Hachinohe
In 1977 Kotaro Hachinohe was born in Sapporo, the capital city of the northern island of Japan. At the age of six, he had a fateful encounter with the world of Japanese calligraphy. He was drawn to the simple lines that conveyed powerful messages. When he became 19 years old, he moved to Kyoto, the capital of traditional Japanese art, and studied Art History at the Kyoto University of Art and Design where he received the Master of Arts in 2004. Although he studied the traditional style and method of calligraphy, the artist has been experimenting with his calligraphy in many forms and has developed a distinctive personal style. He focuses on the lines and points of a kanji character and reemphasizes them in an artistic expression, he has cultivated a calligraphic art form that transcends the boundaries of time and language. He’s original words are not only to be appreciated visually, but are also perceived with other senses. He currently shows works in Japan. He based in Sapporo and Tokyo.