Looking back on decades in the world of ink and brush, I have increasingly come to appreciate the beauty of small and delicate in recent years—a realization that while the strokes may be simple, their meaning is infinite; and though the characters may be sparse, they are complete in the mind’s eye. This exhibition centers on “small-character” calligraphy, complemented by small regular script, as a deep dialogue between traditional heritage and modern visual expression. It is also my artistic exploration, as a calligrapher, of returning to the source of the heart.

Small-character calligraphy is where true skill shines through: the calligrapher must be able to balance composition, brushwork, ink resonance, line quality, structure, spacing, and emotional expression. Every dot and stroke is a response to the meaning of the character, and the literary intent of the work must harmonize with its expressive form, striving to achieve “perfection”. At the same time, calligraphy is a dialogue between the calligrapher and their own emotions—so what the viewer sees is not only the beauty of the form but also an image of the inner state.

Opening reception: 2026.01.08 (Thur) 5-7pm
Gallery address: Shop 103, 1/F, Block 3, Tai Kwun, Central