Performances & Events
Performances
愛
Performance at Art District SG
At the opening reception of "Her Odyssey: Beyond the artists' kaleidoscope" organised by Art District SG, Showfu did a performance piece of the Chinese character for "love". In this group exhibition that celebrated the versatility of female artists, Showfu showcased the traditional yet powerful art of Japanese calligraphy.
夢 and 祭
Performance at ART ICE Gallery
At Showfu's solo exhibition "Cutting into the White", she did an outdoor performance of "夢" (dream) and "祭" (festival). She chose these words because she wanted to invite the audience into her dream world and enjoy the moment away from ordinary life. There are many festivals in Japan, especially in Summer. By using a music with traditional Japanese instruments like Wadaiko, she wanted the audience to feel and hear the festive mood and rhythm together with the writing.
幽玄
Performance for Japan Creative Centre's 15th anniversary | Japan Tales Night
To commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Japan Creative Centre in Singapore, I was invited to perform live calligraphy during a special cultural event titled Japan Tales Night.
For this meaningful occasion, I chose to express the word 幽玄 (Yūgen)—a deeply rooted aesthetic principle in Japanese culture that points to the beauty of the subtle, the mysterious, and the unspoken. With each brushstroke, I aimed to convey a quiet depth and a fleeting moment that speaks directly to the soul—qualities that echo the spirit of both calligraphy and traditional Japanese art.
It was an honour to contribute to an evening filled with artistry, film, and cultural connection, and to share this moment of “Yūgen” with a thoughtful and engaged audience.
唯心
A special collaboration with a wine company, SILENUS
In her exhibition "Crossroad", Showfu did a performance piece before the audience using red wine as ink. She chose the word "唯心", which represents the belief that all existence is a manifestation of the mind, and only the mind is the true essence of existence. Thus, her calligraphy is also a manifestation of her mind and spirit.
Events
Children's Workshop
International French School (Singapore)
Showfu conducted a calligraphy workshop for the young students of International French School. After teaching them the basics, the students tried calligraphy themselves, tracing their first letters with Showfu's guidance. The little ones had a fun and enriching experience!
Chinese New Year Company Event
Soitec Microelectronic Singapore Pte. Ltd
At a company event celebrating Chinese New Year, Showfu conducted calligraphy sessions to introduce Chinese Calligraphy to participants from diverse backgrounds. Each participant was guided in basic brush techniques and created "春" (Spring) pieces. A competition, one of the main events of the occasion, was held to see who wrote the best "春"!