Hogyoku Miyazaki Calligraphic Work “Dawn / Ashita”

Hogyoku Miyazaki’s work for SOMSOC ART SHOW 2026.

Year: 2026 / Size: 297(H) × 210(W) mm / Materials: Sumi ink on acrylic-primed fusuma paper
Edition: Unique / Signed: Yes

[Artwork Statement]
I have spent many years facing calligraphy. When I asked what I need now, I arrived at the answer: to rouse myself with a renewed heart.

I chose the character 晨 (ashita, “dawn”) as my One Character, carrying that resolve.

When I put my feelings into the brush, trusting the path I have taken and wishing to grasp something new, the form of this character—like the sun gathering itself to rise before daybreak—becomes the support that guides me now.

[SOMSOC ART SHOW 2026]
SOMSOC ART SHOW is an annual art event organized by SOMSOC GALLERY. It creates new encounters and exchanges through art, offering a place where everyone can engage freely with works of art.

This year's theme is “One Artist, One Character.” Each artist condenses a character representing their current practice and worldview into one A4-sized work. Whether a figure, an abstract symbol, or an embodiment of the spirit, each character is a small universe reflecting the artist's aesthetic and ideas. Diverse expressions gather in Harajuku, where their individual worlds intersect.