Calligrapher explores deeper meanings
By Thoa Nguyen in Hanoi
A calligraphy exhibition by artist Djoko KS will open at the Bui Gallery, 23 Ngo Van So Street in Hanoi, on September 3 till September 29.
The calligraphy exhibition “Energy Within: The Untitled Works of Djoko KS,” goes beyond traditional Chinese calligraphy to present the gist of Chinese and Oriental spiritual tradition, to convey a philosophical message beyond the scope of language.
Born with half Chinese and Javanese blood, Djoko’s calligraphic paintings evolved in his long personal quest for the essence of things and the essence of his Chinese identity. To fully uncover the Chinese system of form, he had to explore his calligraphic works.
Since childhood, Djoko studied the teachings of his Chinese and Javanese ancestors. Later, as an artist, he his interest matured towards experiments in texture.
During these experiments he learned to dig into the essential visual components of the Chinese system of form.
Djoko’s calligraphy has all the outward qualities of classical Chinese calligraphy. It shows perfect control of the quantity of paint used and is painted in one single stroke during which the whole strength of the “message” appears.