(online)
Last year this presentation had to be postponed. Though it doesn’t “fit” out Gothic theme for the season - we wanted Hong to return with his beautiful offering.
This is a FREE, Online Event
REGISTER HERE for this presentation. You will be sent the link to join via email.
Program Schedule
6:30 - Meet & Greet / Sharing & Caring
6:45-7:00 - News, Updates, & Other Happenings
Program starts at 7:00
Chinese Calligraphy and Culture: History, Characters, Scripts and Tools
Presented by: Hong Zhang
Hong is a Chinese brushwork artist and instructor with a passion for the cultural and poetic aspects of Asian art forms. Inspired by nature, he creates works of Chinese calligraphy and landscape paintings in both traditional and contemporary styles. Hong has been teaching for more than twenty years at the University of Minnesota and in his private studio using a method he developed for teaching western students. Hong served as the calligraphy judge for annual Sumi-e Society of America Calligraphy exhibitions in 2012 and 2019. He currently resides in Bloomington with his wife, Ching.
On Friday evening, Hong will offer a history of the relationship between Chinese Calligraphy and Chinese characters, including the five calligraphy scripts (Seal, Li, Regular, Running and Casual) and the “four treasures” – the tools used by the calligrapher. He will discuss how Chinese calligraphy is used both as a way to deliver a message and as a form of art in itself.
Please visit Hong’s website. It is full of beautiful images and so much information about hit and his passion to teach Chinese Calligraphy & Culture.
Brief Bio
Hong Zhang
Instructor / Artist
As a Chinese brushwork artist and instructor, Hong has developed a passion for the cultural and poetic aspect of Asian art form. Inspired by the nature scene, Hong likes to create works of Chinese calligraphy and Chinese landscape paintings in both traditional and contemporary styles. Hong creates a methodology for the western students and has been teaching for more than twenty years at the University of Minnesota and in his private studio. Hong has published three books to help students elevate their understanding and appreciation of Chinese calligraphy history and concepts. Hong was honored to serve as the calligraphy judge for the 49th and 56th annual Sumi-e Society of America Calligraphy Exhibition in September 2012 and 2019 respectively. Currently resides in Bloomington with his wife, Ching, Hong has stayed committed to sharing his artwork with the community.
Member Programs are free for members. However, members are encouraged to bring guests who can attend one free program in a season.