Blooming Calligraphy 字花書繪

Blooming Calligraphy
Tole Painting X Chinese Calligraphy

字花書繪
彩繪藝術 X 中國書法

Cary Chan
Michael Tse

The Project

我們以書法和彩繪技法創作在木器上的作品，為傳統的中國書法注入繁花的繽紛色彩，同時也為經典的彩繪藝術注入漢字的深長韻味。

Through the fusion of calligraphy and tole painting techniques on wood, we infuse vibrant and spirited colours into traditional Chinese calligraphy, while adding the charm and profoundness of Chinese characters to Western decorative art.

緣起 Origin

意念源自日常可見，尤其是新年時家家戶戶張貼的揮春，張張紅紙上的語句洋溢著美好的祝願，和充滿對未來的期盼。這個項目融合風雅的中國書法和豐盛的西方彩繪，通過運用油彩繪畫於木器上的技巧，以現代方式將傳統書法與木器繪畫元素相結合，創造出層次鮮明細緻又富有動感和表現力的作品。
This project is inspired by traditional calligraphic couplets (“fai chun”), which are posted on the walls of homes and shops to celebrate Chinese New Year and other special events. Written on bright red paper, the phrases on fai chun express good wishes and optimistic hope for the future. Our works combine the elegance of Chinese calligraphy with the richness of Western decorative painting. By applying tole painting techniques on wooden objects, we endeavour to integrate traditional art of calligraphy with elements of decorative painting. The result is a series of works that are visually striking, intricate, dynamic, and expressive.

Concept 意念

The novelty of the project lies in the fusion of two distinct art forms within the realm of folk culture that the public are familiar with. It showcases the power of cross-border integration and innovation. By combining the elegance and timeless beauty of Chinese calligraphy with the vibrant colours of Western decorative painting, we create a new artistic style that blends elements of both Eastern and Western aesthetics.
項目的精彩之處，是在大眾熟悉的通俗文化題材上，融合了兩種迥然不同的藝術形式，展現了跨文化融和及創新的力量。通過將中國書法的風雅雋永和西方彩繪的豐富色彩結合起來，創造出一種新的藝術風格，揉合了東方和西方的美學元素。

Tole Painting 彩繪

Tole painting, on the other hand, presents different artistic expressions through its rich and vibrant colours and vast imaginative space. The European-originated style of decorative painting is renowned for its exquisite floral patterns and decorations, utilizing vivid or elegant colours to create splendid and lively designs with a strong classical and decorative flair.

彩繪藝術則通過豐富多彩的色彩和廣闊的想像空間，呈現出不同的藝術表達。其中源自歐洲的花卉彩繪風格，以精美的花紋和裝飾聞名，運用或鮮豔或清雅的顏色，創造出華麗而生動的圖案，具有濃厚的古典風情和裝飾性。

書法 Chinese Calligraphy

中國書法以其獨特的黑白對比和平面到立體的表現方式，展現了豐富的視覺美學。字形的千變萬化和追求平穩而非對稱的特點，賦予了中國書法一種特殊的美感。它具有極大的靈活性，同時又遵循傳統的規則，細膩而不拘泥於形式。

Chinese calligraphy is an art form that truly embodies a captivating visual aesthetic. Chinese calligraphy mesmerizes with its black-and-white contrast and the shift from 2D to 3D representation. Its ever-changing, non-symmetrical form exudes a distinct beauty. Balancing tradition and flexibility, it showcases meticulousness without sacrificing artistic freedom.

Creative Form 創新形式

Crossover

The combination of the beauty of lines and forms of Chinese calligraphy with the colours and patterns of tole painting results in a series of unique and playful artworks. This fusion injects new life and energy into traditional Chinese calligraphy while incorporating the diverse expressive techniques of Western painting, breaking traditional boundaries and bringing about enticing effects. This fusion of arts showcases the exchange and dialogue between tradition and modernity, East and West, with its rich visual effects and cultural connotations. Enthusiasts in traditional Chinese art as well as Western decorative art lovers would be attracted by this novel experience and perception of art.

碰撞

通過結合中國書法的線條和形式美，以及彩繪藝術的色彩和圖案，可以碰撞出獨特而富有玩味的藝術作品。這種融合可以在傳統的中國書法基礎上注入新的生命和活力，同時融入西方彩繪藝術的豐富表現手法，打破傳統的界限，產生令人驚艷的效果。這種融合藝術可以展示出傳統與現代、東方與西方的交流與對話，具有豐富的視覺效果和文化內涵。既能夠吸引傳統藝術愛好者，也能夠吸引對彩繪藝術感興趣的觀眾，激發他們對藝術的新的認知和體驗。