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New Open | Aesthetics of Life 撰文: 姚采穎 / 攝影：林玉山
Cai Zhen Zhi You describes a person who has attained enlightenment, cultivating an authentic and unpretentious spirit of freedom and ease, appearing carefree and content; Referenced from Zhuangzi - Tian Yun Chapter
Calligraphy allows me to encounter a better version of myself.
It is such a simple thing. A brush, dipped in ink, returns to a state of initial and simple tranquility. The elegant and fresh dew, accompanied by the early spring dawn, is delicate and profound, meticulously brewing the life journey of the artist. In "Self-Portrait," the lines are as graceful as a lotus emerging from water, the slender neck glowing with an ivory-like radiance. Using light ink to write cursive script, the pinkish-purple tones present the gentle lines of a woman, intertwining natural grace with spirituality, exuding elegance, purity, and firmness. It is like a clear spring, purifying the viewer's soul. The artist, freely navigating the brush and ink, conveys a sincere emotion towards the world.
Cai Zhen - Personal Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition by Yao Caiying (Photography by Lin Yushan)
Dao as the essence, art as the expression.
The power of compassion and peace is condensed in the strokes of brush and ink, embodying the elements of Eastern introspective philosophy. It reminds us to constantly seek inner peace and treat others with compassion, realizing the noble values of the spirit.
True self is free and at ease.
[Caizhen] — Yao Caijing's Personal Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition. The curatorial concept blends classical and innovative elements, capturing the artist's emotions accumulated over the years within the ink's rhythm. The process of rediscovering oneself through calligraphy and painting is depicted. Calligraphy works in various styles and forms present the diversity and richness of the artist's inner world, portraying the growth and transformation of life through the art.
In recent years, the artist has been dedicated to promoting calligraphy art and various forms of ink painting, participating in cultural exchanges through art exhibitions across the Taiwan Strait. The work "Heart Sutra" was featured in the "Art Bridges the World, Love Extends" at the 10th Cross-Strait Television Art Festival and engaged in in-depth dialogues with artists from across the Taiwan Strait at the "Voice of Pingtan: 13th Cross-Strait Television Host Newcomer Meeting" and the "Cross-Strait Television Forum."
Calligraphy Workshop 2023 /
Mindful Calligraphy for Modern People:
[Ink Art of Zen]: "Art," pronounced as "Yun," means to cultivate others by self-sacrifice: seeking the clear spring within and discovering the infinite value of the soul through introspection.
[Tranquility of Nature and Spirit]and [Ink Art of Zen] participate in the 2023 Cross-Strait Taipei-Xiamen Hundred Masters Invitational Exhibition, making their debut in Taipei.
Words contain immense power, encompassing the written characters we see, the spoken words we utter, and the sentences we write. They carry boundless energy that can transform our thoughts.
The artist firmly believes in the profound energy of words to heal the soul and change thought patterns, advocating the philosophy of Laozi and Zhuangzi. Through their creations, they aim to inspire the viewers, allowing the burdened modern individuals to feel clarity and freedom through the power of words. The concepts of "foolishness" and "clumsiness" reflect the demeanor of the wise, as those with great wisdom often appear simple and unassuming. The concept of "emptiness" is the core idea of this exhibition, resonating with the "Heart Sutra." In Tibetan (!ོང་ཉིད།), "emptiness" does not mean non-existence or nothingness, but rather the non-attachment to inherent nature; "nature" signifies essence. "Emptiness" implies non-attachment to the essence of things. "Release": signifies relief and liberation.
I am not doing the most profitable thing, but certainly the most valuable one.
(Photography by Lin Yushan).
Frequent earthquakes remind us of our insignificance in the vast expanse of nature, like a speck in the ocean, and the importance of "living in the moment" amidst natural and human disasters.
An artist aspires to use their life journey as a positive teaching tool, aiding society through the creation of calligraphy and paintings. The artworks, available for collection for the first time, will support disaster relief efforts in Hualien. Let's come together to help those in need, using art as a means of dialogue and making the world a better place through creative works.
A model with traditional values transitions from the fashion world to education and deeply into the realm of calligraphy, finding peace and abundance along the way. Each stroke and character is an exploration of the inner self, emulating the profound philosophy of nature, Laozi, and Zhuangzi. With a serene, natural, and effortless approach, free from worldly entanglements, the works reflect sincerity and authenticity.
These pieces reveal profound meanings, guiding viewers to experience the tranquility and harmony of nature and the inner self, approaching a spiritual transcendence beyond the mundane. Like flowing clouds and water, the brush dances gracefully, showcasing its unique beauty in its own world, shining brilliantly.
【Caizhen】Yao Caiying Personal Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition | Calligrapher | Artist | Contemporary Art | Life Aesthetics | Lectures | Curation
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