"The sound of "opening day" always gives me vibes of excited anticipation with a tinge of nervousness even though I am just an appreciator or audience. And often time I am the first to arrive at the show in the middle of preparation chaos - LOL!! Today, as usual, I was the humiliating first-comer at the calligraphy exhibition in Shibuya. The small gallery that is located nearby Shibuya Station most famously known as a labyrinth, and inside it, every wall was crowded with works of about 40 members, and among them, I found a hanging scroll by Casey. I don't know many things about calligraphy however I could see her mastery hand especially at bending of the trunk or joints of branches. As a Japanese who did SHODO once before I know how long it takes until one is able to attain such brush works. "
My humble sumi-e at the exhibition
My sumi-e is called "Kelly's Magic Persimmons" and is dedicated to my daughter who is currently fighting leukemia. A lot of love went into my creation. I was honored to represent the North American branch of ICCPS.
"Kelly no Kaki - Kelly's Persimmons".
One viewer describes my work:
" It's a beautiful work of art and I like it. I didn't know it was dedicated to your daughter, but now I know that was why I felt something close to loving and caring, that is quite opposite of self-sufficiency and indifference that stands out in most sumi-e in general. You know, sumi-e is much of the time conversation with oneself, confronting with oneself, like meditation. You have this compassion floating in your cosmos - wow, it's deep, isn't it? (smile)".
Appreciating the sumi work
Director of North American Branch
国際中国書法国画家協会アメリカ支部：
Ms. Casey Shannon
アメリカ現代水墨画家
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