1st New Year’s Calligraphy Contest – Winners Announcement
1st New Year Calligraphy Contest – Nominee Announcement
On January 1, 2018, Shoyu Online invited entries for the "1st New Year Calligraphy Contest" themed "Goals and Aspirations for 2018."
We received nearly 200 entries, each expressing personal goals and aspirations in a creative and unrestricted calligraphy style.
We sincerely thank everyone for submitting such wonderful works.
We hope that through the web, more people can share the joy of calligraphy and contribute to its growth.
We are pleased to announce the nominated works from this contest.
Shoyu Online Grand Prize [1 Winner]
Special Prize [5 Winners]
Excellence Award [10 Winners]
Honorable Mention [20 Winners]
Shoyu Online Grand Prize
Fumiyo Higuchi
The Grand Prize of the 1st New Year Calligraphy Contest goes to Fumiyo Higuchi.
[Reason for Award]
A work that warms the heart of viewers
The words "kokoro maaruku" written in hiragana along with the human-like round stamp create a very impressive work that makes viewers smile just by looking at it.
The connecting circles, even when slightly faded, convey a strong will to keep things "round."
The seal also adds a wonderful accent to the overall piece.
A work that brings daily happiness
If you have a family, this calligraphy could bring smiles to your home every day. Even on days of disagreement, this work might help calm the mind.
It represents a goal for the year, yet every daily action seems to turn positive and lead to happiness.
Creates a sense of calm when displayed
Having such a work in the room would be wonderful.
Not only the characters but also the round stamp gives a feeling of "kokoro maaruku" (heart made whole), leaving a lasting impression.
It is a work that would bring support both in your room and when you are outside.
Special Prize
The winners of the Special Prize are:
- Yoko Eri Shinohara
- Junko Tamura
- bc770suu
- Shodo Fukui
- __syuetsu__
Their works have been recognized with the Special Prize.
Excellence Award
The winners of the Excellence Award are:
- sutera5
- minako_mrkm
- t.hiro_an
- yukiai_no_sora
- negoron_5656
- toshiouekusa
- shouka.2662
- xiaomeimeilin
- noripi.emoji
- sym201314
Their works have been recognized with the Excellence Award.
Honorable Mention
The winners of the Honorable Mention are:
- (list of winners)
Their works have been recognized with the Honorable Mention.
Honorable Mention: Vanden
Reason for Award
A work that inspires the feeling that anything is possible
The piece conveys a sense that anything can be achieved. The character '叶' makes you feel the determination to keep challenging without giving up.
Honorable Mention: Shoka Saya
Reason for Award
A work that expresses the brilliance of fulfillment
The metallic application along with the ink color makes this piece intriguing. The idea of achieving fulfillment through effort and turning the intangible into tangible is beautifully represented.