scroll based on the Illustrated Legends of the Kitano Tenjin Shrine (Kitano Tenjin engi emaki). Emaki are long rolled scrolls. To emulate this, I’ve created two scrolls that should be displayed horizontally to one another, with text on the rightJapanese calligraphy differs from European calligraphy in its philosophy. While European calligraphy emphasizes uniformity, Japanese calligraphy is meant to be expressive. This may look “messy” to our eye, but is intentional!GNEW 2025GNEW 2025The extant piece I referenced for this had lots of interesting text layout that I was really excited to replicate in this scrollViking scrolls deserve gold too! Based on metal weathervanes (such as the Soderala and Heggen weathervanes)My first Arabic-language scroll. I’ve learned a lot since I made this, and would change a lot the next time to be more accurate to Arabic exemplars.My second ever attempt at calligraphy and illumination, a gift for my brother. Had a TON of fun with this one!My first attempt at calligraphy and illumination. Not a bad start, certainly learned a lot!
Philippa Dyvill 