Lao Tzu once said, “Blessing and crisis are intertwined. The former is always embedded in the latter.” In the study of ink art, the concept of Zen is ubiquitous – as ink reaches its limit, it reflects boundaries. Coincidentally, such boundaries emulate principles of the world.
At the confluence of aluminum and mixed media, fluidity in water and ink dances on the solidity of aluminum. Nature of the polar mediums creates an eternal and constant dialogue that is captured in my work.
The gentleness of ink contrasts with the solidity of aluminum. As fluidity emerges, stillness transcends, placing a pause in life. It is through the presence of ink, a type of object in the laws of nature that we perceive its value. For the disappearance of such would demise our knowledge of existence.
One, the purest and original form – is the true nature of all things. Every object can be reduced into one entity, a single particle. Despite just the one, it doesn’t equate to loneliness. Rather, it transcends serenity and stillness.
At times of adversity, we often face problems on our own. Once we are comfortable with being alone, then shall we be free of worries.
Each stroke on my painting is a transcription of my thoughts, emotions, and experiences with my inner self.
Hence, layers of gestural strokes may perceive as complicated, an expression on the liveliness of the world, however, it actually implies waves of sequenced noises, a harsh contrast with harmony.
Indeed, many facets of life are a mirror, and they convey both goodness and obscurity. Humanity should prioritize critical thinking, as it pertains to genesis of life at all times.
My study of ink is in conjunction with the study of a mirror, a scrutiny of the world.
