Make youself happy.
“Bring back who you really are and find yourself. Be yourself and live life. happily and to the fullest.”
Profile
Portland, Oregon USA-based Artist, SORA was born in Usuki Oita, Japan. Her love for Shodo began when she started taking lessons at 6-years-old. He passion for Shodo blossomed under Master Sekko Daigo (Oregon) and most recently, Master Futo Suzuki’s (Japan) curriculum. SORA masterfully blends Shodo art skills with her life experiences which include time as a TV reporter, flight attendant, nanny, Amazon driver (during the pandemic), wife, mother and teacher. SORA’s art provides a window into her soul.
SORA has an amazing ability to capture energy from the people, sights and sounds that surround her. She feels this energy and uses her body and paintbrush to capture the moment. Every piece of Sora’s art is unique because it is born out of the distinctive energy and feeling of the moment it is created. Through her performance, she demonstrates the limitless possibilities of expression.
Sora feels by releasing the light in every one of us, we will be able to build a more beautiful, diverse, and peaceful world together. Sora is known for bringing a sense of calm and peace through her live performance.
Awards
- August 2022
- Excellent work award “Sho Art “ Mainichi Shodo Exhibition, The National Art Center, Tokyo
- June 2022
- Artist Resilience Award by the Arts commission in Oregon
- May 2022
- Selected Artist for the Public Art Collection by Reginal Art Council
- September 2021
- Make/Learn/Build Grands by RACC Portland
- July 2021
- Winner of “Sho Art “ Mainichi Shodo Exhibition, Tokyo Metropolitan Museum
- March 2019-2021
- Winner of Sogen Shodo Exhibition in Tokyo, The National Art Center Tokyo
- January 2018
- Professional grant January 2018 from Regional Arts & Culture Center, Oregon
Exhibitions
- December 2020,2021
- Holiday market in Lake Oswego Art Council, Oregon
- September – November 2019
- Awaking ー solo Exhibition at Lake Oswego Art Council , Oregon
- April – May 2019
- Two Person Exhibition at Jonestone Financial Advisors in Lake Oswego, Oregon (supported by Oregon Trust)
- October 2018
- Multnomah Art Center Exhibition selected Artist, Oregon
- February 2018
- Lake Oswego Art Council Exhibition selected Artist, Oregon
Live
Performance
In collaboration with musicians, dancers, and artists, each moment is spontaneously created together in synergy with the audience. The energy of the group is translated into art as SORA facilitates an experience of oneness in the present moment.
Custom Art
There’s no greater gift than a custom masterpiece by SORA. SORA will partner with you to create an original piece of art. She has a gift of harnessing people’s energy and emotions, capturing them beautifully with her paintbrush. Whether you are celebrating a special anniversary or birthday, SORA can help you by creating the perfect one-of-a-kind gift.
Event Information
Event Information
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September 27th 7:30pm-9pm
A Japanese Immersive Evening Live Performance with SORA&Calin
Live Art & Music Performance At Four Rivers Cultural Center in Ontario, Oregon! Address: 676 SW 5th Ave, Ontario, Oregon 97914
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2/9/2024 6pm-8:30pm ( Live at 7pm-7:45pm)
Live Performance with Japanese Musician Yumi Torimaru at Tigard High School
Please come support the continuation of the Japanese language program at Tigard high school! Our performance will be collaborative using techniques of Japanese traditional music and Shodo. The beautiful Japanese language and culture… hope to stay so that our next generation can continue learning and getting know the Beauty of Japan here in US. Let’s do all we can do to support the THS Japanese program! This will be at Tigard High School in Tigard, Oregon.
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Join SORA Healing sessions or classes
I practice Shodō because it’s beautiful, and because when I practice I become a better person
Long time student, Brent- Share
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November 5th 10am-8pm
The Northwest Kominka and Yakisugi festival November 5th, 2023
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Jun 29th, 2023 6PM 〜 8:30PM
Personalized Sho Art and Live Performance at Last Thursday, Portland Oregon USA
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