In calligraphy, the idea is to replicate the old masters’ techniques, thereby refining your own.
I was trying to make sense of this tangle by writing lines, but at its heart, calligraphy is a sensuous practice.
As a bodily practice, calligraphy could transcend its own cultural constraints.
I had been learning calligraphy to try to get in touch with my cultural roots, but what I was really seeking was a return to myself.
In my visceral responses, I observe how calligraphy reveals our intuition for beauty.
Persons:
”, “, nudged, tingle, Roland Barthes, I’ve, Jerrine Tan
Organizations:
verve, City University, City University Hong Kong
Locations:
City University Hong