Discover the beauty of Japanese calligraphy, or Shodo, with artist SORA in this special Tea Talk! Learn how calligraphy connects art and mindfulness as SORA shares her experience and demonstrates her art live. Enjoy a complimentary cup of tea while watching the artist bring Japanese characters to life with graceful brushstrokes.
Date: Saturday, November 7th
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Location: Upper Garden | Education Center
Fee: $5 *Garden Admission not included
*Refunds can be given 7 days or more before the program.
Meet SORA
SORA is a Japanese calligraphy artist based in Portland, Oregon, originally from Usuki, Oita Prefecture, Japan. Drawing on her traditional shodo training, she creates expressive works using sumi ink, blending the discipline of Japanese calligraphy with a contemporary, intuitive approach inspired by nature, meditation, and human connection. Her work has been featured on Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Oregon Art Beat, and she received an honorable mention at the Mainichi Shodo Exhibition in 2022. Through her art, SORA seeks to connect traditional Japanese culture with contemporary artistic expression, inviting audiences to experience calligraphy as more than writing—as a living expression of emotion and the present moment.
Follow her work: https://www.sorashodo.com/
