【Postcard】Tu Chung-Kao ・ Flourishing Prosperity Red

Embrace a touch of artistic living. Let's ART in your Life! Send a note of longing to a friend, a memory to yourself! | Design Concept Centered around Tu Chung-Kao's calligraphy, this design captures exquisite fragments of the characters' momentum and brushstrokes, transforming them into the focal point of each postcard. Sending one is more than just a greeting; it's about carrying Master Tu's robust yet contemporary calligraphic aesthetic with you, experiencing the resonance of brush, ink, charm, and spirit. | Tu Chung-Kao Calligraphy is not imitation, but the expression of life. From a farmer's son to an internationally renowned calligrapher, Tu Chung-Kao has forged his unique path in calligraphy with steadfastness and focus. He believes that even from an environment of illiteracy, a passion for characters can lead to carving out one's value between brush and ink. Early in his studies, Tu learned Northern Stele script under Wang Kai-He, later apprenticing with Wang Chuang-Chih, becoming one of the "Seven Disciples of Wang." His foundation in calligraphy is profound. He also studied landscape painting with Fu Chien-Fu; though he later focused on calligraphy, the training in composition and spatial awareness is deeply embedded in his work. Subsequently, he visited many renowned calligraphers, seeking advice from Wang Pei-Yueh, Hsieh Tsung-An, and Yao Meng-Ku. Under Wang Pei-Yueh's recommendation, he further honed his skills by studying seal script with the master Hsi Nan-Hsun, gradually refining his techniques and comprehending the subtleties of the calligraphic way. In 1977, Tu Chung-Kao met the esteemed Master Nan Huai-Chin and delved deeply into Buddhist studies and Zen meditation. From then on, his creative vision expanded beyond technical refinement to embody life philosophy. He transformed "calligraphy" into a form of spiritual practice, observing himself and reflecting the universe within each stroke. His characters are not mere words, but the flow of the soul, the pulse of the spirit. Tu Chung-Kao is not just a calligrapher but a "happy living" practitioner who embodies life philosophy through his writing. He has never placed art in an ivory tower but, with a sincere heart and practicing brush, has ventured 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 pc/pack Origin: Taiwan