【Postcard】 Tu Chung-Kao - Peace and Well-being Blue

Embrace a Touch of Art in Your Life. Let's ART in your Life! Send a card filled with longing to a friend, and a memory for yourself! | Design Concept With Tu Chung-Kao's calligraphy as the core, this collection captures exquisite details of the brushstrokes' momentum and turns, transforming them into the focal point of each postcard design. Sending one is more than just a greeting; it's about bringing Master Tu's robust yet modern calligraphic aesthetics with you, feeling the resonance of the ink's charm and the spirit's vitality. | Tu Chung-Kao Calligraphy is not imitation; it is the manifestation of life. From a farm boy to an internationally acclaimed calligrapher, Tu Chung-Kao has forged his own artistic path with steadfastness and focus. He believes that even those from illiterate backgrounds can carve out their value through characters if they harbor a love for words. In his early years, Tu studied Northern Steles under Wang Kai, and later became a disciple of Wang Chuang-hsi, one of the "Seven Disciples of Wang." His foundation in calligraphy is profound. Having studied landscape painting with Fu Chien-fu, although he later focused on calligraphy, the training in composition and spatial awareness is deeply ingrained in his work. Subsequently, he visited renowned calligraphers, seeking advice from Wang Pei-yue, Hsieh Tsung-an, and Yao Meng-ku. Under Wang Pei-yue's recommendation, he studied seal script with the master Hsi Nan-hsun, gradually refining his techniques and comprehending the subtleties of the calligraphic way. In 1977, Tu Chung-Kao met Master Nan Huai-Chin and delved into Buddhist studies and Zen meditation. From then on, his creative vision expanded beyond technical refinement to embody life philosophy. He transformed "calligraphy" into a form of spiritual practice, observing the self and reflecting the universe in every stroke. His characters are not just words; they are the flow of the mind, the pulse of the spirit. Tu Chung-Kao is not merely a calligrapher but a "happy living" practitioner who embodies life philosophy through writing. He has never placed art in an ivory tower, but rather, with a sincere heart and practical brush, he delves into the depths of life, writing chapters that belong to the era and to himself. | Specifications Dimensions: H10 × W14.8cm Packaging Material: OPP Bag Product Material: Art Paper Quantity: 1 piece per pack Origin: Taiwan