FLOW AS WIND; WIND AS SWORD - CAREFREE WIND SERIES 2008

STAINLESS STEEL HANGING IN THE AIR
98 X 20 X 52CM H

The Wind Series - Carefree originates from a Chinese character: 風 wind /freedom.

The first two are based on the semi-cursive and cursive style of calligraphy; it then transforms into the abstract form of the 3rd sculpture, with a new life which has different facets as depicted in the 4th and 5th sculptures.

It comprises 6 sculpture works:

• Freedom – Wind 1

• Free – Wind 2

• Flow as Wind; Wind As Sword – Wind 3 – an extreme cursive style of spirit-led calligraphy, it transforms into an abstract form of the character itself – “Flow as Wind; Wind as Sword.” Just like the characteristic of wind, can be as soft and flowy as a breeze; can also be as chilling or sharp as a sword.

• Leafy Swan – Wind 4

• Swan on Water – Wind 5

• Wind 6 installation

The Wind Series – Carefree is a series of first known sculptures on Chinese Calligraphy: they bring age-old 2D graphic Chinese Calligraphy into 3D interspatial form in a groundbreaking fashion, deeply influenced by my family upbringing.

They illustrate not only calligraphy techniques, styles, energy flow, but also the philosophy inherent in it. And it is through the physical transformation of lines and shapes, flows of energy communicate and break the language barrier which is my sincere aspiration, in order to share the richness Chinese Calligraphy has to offer. And the influence has indeed opened a window, adding a new language to sculpture.