Yilin Guo
Born in Liaoning Province, China, Yilin Guo moved to Japan at the age of 10. Currently pursuing a doctorate at the Graduate School of Economics at Chuo University, she also serves as a junior research fellow, working to bridge Japan and China through her studies. Alongside her academic pursuits, Guo is an accomplished calligrapher. She was introduced to *Shufa* (Chinese calligraphy) at the age of 5 and later discovered *Shodo* (Japanese calligraphy) after moving to Japan.
Her works blend the unique characteristics of Chinese and Japanese calligraphy, striving to deepen global connections through borderless art. Guo has been continuously selected for prestigious exhibitions such as the *Mainichi Shodo Exhibition* and *Sogen Exhibition,* receiving numerous awards including the *Mainichi Shimbun Award* and *Outstanding Work Award.* Her works have been exhibited at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and the National Art Center, Tokyo, promoting the beauty of calligraphy to the world.
Awards:
- 2014: 50th National Student Calligraphy Exhibition – Encouragement Award (Exhibited at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum)
- 2015: 51st National Student Calligraphy Exhibition – *Mainichi Shimbun* Award (Exhibited at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum)
- 2015: 4th Hidaitei Tenrai Small Koto Memorial Saku National Rinshi Exhibition – Outstanding Work Award
- 2016: 52nd National Student Calligraphy Exhibition – Grade Excellence Award (Exhibited at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum)
- 2016: 33rd Fureai Calligraphy Exhibition – Fudoto Grand Prize
- 2017: 53rd National Student Calligraphy Exhibition – Grade Excellence Award (Exhibited at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum)
- 2018: 54th Sogen Exhibition – 2nd Class Award (Exhibited at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum)
- 2018: CHUO ART FESTIVAL – President’s Award
- 2019: 55th Sogen Exhibition – 2nd Class Award (Exhibited at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum)
- 2019: 71st *Mainichi Shodo Exhibition* – Selected (Exhibited at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum)
- 2020: 56th Sogen Exhibition – 1st Class Selection (Exhibited at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum)
- 2021: 57th Sogen Exhibition – 1st Class Selection (Exhibited at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum)
- 2024: 60th Sogen Exhibition – Outstanding Work Award (Exhibited at National Art Center, Tokyo)
