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    Full Catastrophe Ink Splash Painting

    Full catastrophe ink splash painting - intuited from traditional Chinese ink wash painting by Tristan Petts, is all about going with the flow via the Way of ink and brush.

    This painting process intends to demonstrate the spirit that no matter how chaotic or messy life becomes, don't forget to breathe, elongate the spine, flow along with conditions, and use unavoidable strife as the foundation for something that nourishes the heart.

    Deep thanks to the kindness and perseverance of Beijing traditional Chinese Zen calligraphy and painting teachers: Paul Wang (Insight Calligraphy) and Jasmine Zhang (Traditional Chinese Painting).




    Traditional Chinese Brushwork Painting

    2017, long hanging scroll:




    Calligraphy


    English Language Traditional Chinese Calligraphy

    2017, long hanging scroll:




    Western Art



    Published Collaborative Visual Art Pieces




    Poetry



    Published Poetry





    Amongst Pillars

    From Stonehenge to Shaolin,
    The brook babbles on,
    About pillars, gateways, and illumination.

    Carving,
    A sacred space,
    Between boulder and tree.

    Soaring coils,
    Of incense,
    Guide scattered interests home.

    Drop by drop,
    Drip by drip,
    Mote by mote.

    Awareness itself,
    Takes on the airs,
    Of a temple.



    Here is a Chinese translation of the above poem (courtesy of Penny Wei):


    置身柱林

    从巨石阵到少林寺,
    思想之泉潺潺诉说着
    巨柱、门径和启迪。

    雕刻,
    乃圣洁之域,
    在巨石与乔木间存在。

    盘绕直上的
    贡香
    引游归来行各志

    一滴一滴,
    一点一点,
    一微一微。

    意识本身,
    于缭绕气势,
    形化庙宇。





    Copyright of all non-collaborative visual art presented here belongs to Tristan Petts.
    All Rights Reserved 2019.