Japanese Calligraphy | Naoko Mikami

Horizontal gradient showing usuzumi ink from deep black to soft grey on white paper

Usuzumi Ink: When Ink Carries Emotion

Learn what usuzumi ink is and why lightly diluted sumi ink is traditionally used in Japanese condolence writing and calligraphy.

Naoko Mikami

3 min read

Japanese calligraphy of “Keinen Bika” in bold black ink with a red artist’s seal, expressing the beauty that deepens through time.

Keinen Bika : Sustainability as a Long-Term Mindset

Keinen Bika is a Japanese philosophy that sees beauty not as something preserved or restored, but as something that deepens through time, care, and continuity. A quiet yet demanding approach to sustainability.

Fuh-mi

2 min read

ELLE 80th Anniversary Art Auction — A Global Celebration of Women and Creativity

I was honored to take part in the ELLE 80th Anniversary Art Auction, joining 30+ women artists to create works that empower and inspire. The online auction starts Nov 14 via Artcurial—join us in supporting CARE’s global mission.

Fuh-mi

2 min read