In all my artistic
expressions, there are elements of Feng Shui. Some can be easily perceived and
some can be rather subtle. Hence we decided to name this exhibition “I-CHING
WITH ARTS”. I-CHING being the main foundation for Feng Shui and ARTS being art.
Paintings and
ornamental designs are further sub-classified into Taiji, Yin-Yang, Five
Elements, Flying Stars and I-Ching. This will facilitate the flow of the
exhibition. For Feng Shui believers, the sub-classification can help to
reinforce the meaning behind the paintings. For non-Feng Shui believers, the
sub-classification can be simply treated as sub-categories/sub-groups to guide
them through.
Here’s one of my paintings and some explanatory
notes.
The divination conducted for the Year of the Horse
revealed the Gen hexagram, which is also known as the Mountain hexagram.
Represented by double stacks of mountain, this year calls for a sense of
calmness. Viewing the mountains from different angles denotes different
perspectives and outcomes. The key to overcoming obstacles is to maintain a
happy outlook. In 2014, the market situation remains unstable with
fluctuations, as well as natural and human disasters. The hot climate will also
give way easily to quick temper. One is advised to keep calm and tread
cautiously. Doing so shall ensure a year of good progress.
Using art as a medium to make forecast is uncommon. In this artwork, the colour blue symbolises the clouds while the black represents the mountains. The mountains, presented one above another, resemble the double stacking mountains in the Gen hexagram. In addition to using the drumming technique to spray black and blue paint to the side, the artist also adopted the Taiji “flick” technique to expel the white, re-enacting a different environment that portrays new hope and joy.
For those who are interested in my paintings or the exhibition, please contact Way OnNet Group for more details. For everyone else, please stay tuned for further updates and sharing. Thank you!
