Shikishi of “愛” (Love) by Mizuki Sugitani — Beian-ryū Style It features the bold calligraphic rendering of the character 愛 (“Love”), masterfully brushed by Mizuki Sugitani (杉谷瑞樹) in the expressive Beian-ryū (米庵流) style. The dynamic composition balances sweeping, powerful strokes with moments of delicate brush control, embodying both strength and grace, hallmarks of the Beian school tradition.
Mizuki Sugitani holds multiple distinguished positions in the Japanese calligraphy world, including: Judge, All Japan Calligraphy Institute (全日本書道院審査員) Regional Calligraphy Judge (地方書道審判官) Regional Calligraphy Examiner (地方書道審査員) Judge, Tatsuno City Art Exhibition (龍野市美術展審査員)
His deep expertise and authoritative presence in juried exhibitions are evident in this work’s confident execution and balanced composition. The interplay of deep black ink and open white space captures not only the literal meaning of “love,” but also its emotional breadth — from passion and devotion to harmony and compassion. The piece is further adorned with Sugitani’s personal seals, authenticating the work and adding a traditional aesthetic accent. A fine example of contemporary mastery grounded in classical Japanese calligraphy heritage.
