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Youko Yamaguchi
Calligraphy - Japan
Youko Yamaguchi suffered a stroke 17 years ago
at the age of 53 while traveling. During extensive
medical and rehabilitative intervention, the speech
pathologist advised her to join the calligraphy circle
for those who had suffered aphasia.
This was organized by the Sport and Culture Center
for handicapped persons, Yokohama Rapport,
located next to the hospital.
6 For those who suffered aphasia, the purpose
of joining this circle is not to create skillful and
beautiful calligraphy work, but to create the works
pleasantly and with interest.
The hesitation to communicate with each other
does not exist and they can spend a happy time
together. For creation of new works Youko is very
busy, often referring to the dictionary and going
shopping for calligraphy tools.
Calligraphy sits in the center of her daily life.
Calligraphy - Japan
Youko Yamaguchi suffered a stroke 17 years ago
at the age of 53 while traveling. During extensive
medical and rehabilitative intervention, the speech
pathologist advised her to join the calligraphy circle
for those who had suffered aphasia.
This was organized by the Sport and Culture Center
for handicapped persons, Yokohama Rapport,
located next to the hospital.
6 For those who suffered aphasia, the purpose
of joining this circle is not to create skillful and
beautiful calligraphy work, but to create the works
pleasantly and with interest.
The hesitation to communicate with each other
does not exist and they can spend a happy time
together. For creation of new works Youko is very
busy, often referring to the dictionary and going
shopping for calligraphy tools.
Calligraphy sits in the center of her daily life.
