【 Postcard 】 Tu Chung-Kao · Art

Embrace an Artistic Touch in Your Life. Let's ART in your Life! Send a postcard filled with thoughts to a friend, or a memory to yourself! | Design Philosophy With Tu Chung-Kao's calligraphy as the core, we've captured exquisite details of the characters' structure and brushwork, transforming them into the focal point of each postcard. Sending one is more than just a greeting; it's an invitation to keep Master Tu's profound yet modern calligraphic aesthetics close by, resonating with the charm of ink and the spirit of artistic expression. | Tu Chung-Kao Calligraphy is not imitation, but the manifestation of life. From a child of a farming family to an internationally acclaimed calligrapher, Tu Chung-Kao has forged his unique path in calligraphy with unwavering dedication and focus. He believes that even when coming from an environment of illiteracy, a deep love for characters can carve out one's value within the strokes of ink. In his early years, Tu studied Northern Steles under Wang Kai-He, later becoming a disciple of Wang Chuang-Rung and one of the "Seven Sons of the Wang School," establishing a profound foundation in calligraphy. He also studied landscape painting with Fu Chuan-Fu. Although he later focused on calligraphy, the training in composition and spatial awareness is deeply embedded in his work. Subsequently, he sought guidance from renowned calligraphers such as Wang Pei-Yueh, Hsieh Tsung-An, and Yao Meng-Ku. Under Wang Pei-Yueh's recommendation, he studied seal script with the master artist Hsi Nan-Hsun, progressively refining his techniques and comprehending the subtleties of the calligraphic Way. In 1977, Tu Chung-Kao met the esteemed Master Nan Huai-Chin, delving deeply into Buddhism and Zen contemplation. From then on, his creative vision expanded beyond technical refinement to embody life philosophies. He transformed "calligraphy" into a form of spiritual practice, observing the self and reflecting the universe within each stroke. His characters are not merely words but the flow of the mind, the pulse of the spirit. Tu Chung-Kao is more than a calligrapher; he is a "happy living" practitioner who embodies life philosophy through his writing. He has never placed art in an ivory tower but has used his sincere heart and practical brush to delve 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: Fine Art Paper Quantity: 1 piece per pack Origin: Taiwan