Traditional Chinese Painting: "Painting is Poetry, Poetry is Painting"
Traditional Chinese painting is an art created in ancient times that has millennia of practice. Despite having distinctive artistic characteristics, it integrates admirably with poetry and calligraphy and is considered a shining pearl of oriental painting.
Traditional Chinese painting emphasizes the artist's inner cultivation and holds in high regard the pursuit of moral and spiritual perfection. It expresses the attitude of a sage, a sort of spiritual inner tranquility, an "empty" and peaceful heart. “宁静至远“: achieve something lasting by leading a quiet life of deep study, constantly perfecting one's skills. “天人合一”: painting becomes a mirror of the harmony between man and cosmos. This is a gradual process of cultivation that continues over time.
Laozi said: “Empty yourself of everything. Let the mind rest at peace. The ten thousand beings rise and fall while the Self watches their return. Returning to the source is stillness, it is returning to one's destiny."
Through observation of the natural world and in-depth reflection on human emotions, the artist finally gives color and shape to his own inner thoughts and emotions, integrating them into artistic creation.
The magical dance of brush and ink on rice paper, such a unique and fascinating vision!
The artist thus expresses a lyrical poetic state that makes people relaxed and happy: “心旷神怡”: carefree heart and spirit in harmony. In fact, the ideal has always been “诗中有画，画中有诗 “Painting in Poetry, Poetry in Painting”.
From here the collection of poems “Butterfly Dreams” was born and the site is enriched with paintings and sculptures by mentors and friends!
Through renowned works of calligraphy and painting, all lovers of Chinese culture and art can embark on a journey of spiritual integration, allowing people from different civilisations and countries to enrich their inner lives.
I sincerely thank Marco for creating this website.
