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Peony Art

My 2019 Luoyang journey: life drawing, a 30-meter collaborative painting, and calligraphy inspiration

Peony Festival: Art in Luoyang

Every spring, Luoyang in Henan province hosts the Peony Festival, celebrating the peony — the symbolic “king of flowers.” During the 2019 festival, I explored the vibrant atmosphere of the event, drawing inspiration from over 1,300 varieties of peony in dozens of colors and forms.

I took part in life drawing sessions of the peony flowers, capturing their delicate beauty and spirit. Together with 29 other artists, I contributed to a 30-meter collaborative painting, an event that was also covered by TV. The festival featured exhibitions of ink movement, traditional philosophy, and contemporary calligraphy — experiences that continue to shape my artistic practice.

Through these activities, the Peony Festival offered a unique blend of art, culture, and botanical wonder, providing inspiration for my teaching and ongoing exploration of Chinese calligraphy.

photo of white staircase
photo of white staircase
white concrete building during daytime
white concrete building during daytime

“King of Flowers”: Artistic Journey in China

Life drawing, collaboration, and calligraphy inspiration

A detailed life drawing of a blooming peony flower, capturing delicate petals and subtle shades.
A detailed life drawing of a blooming peony flower, capturing delicate petals and subtle shades.
The 30-meter collaborative painting in progress, showing vibrant colors and multiple artists contributing.
The 30-meter collaborative painting in progress, showing vibrant colors and multiple artists contributing.
An exhibition display featuring traditional ink movement artworks with flowing brush strokes.
An exhibition display featuring traditional ink movement artworks with flowing brush strokes.
Contemporary calligraphy pieces inspired by traditional philosophy, exhibited during the festival.
Contemporary calligraphy pieces inspired by traditional philosophy, exhibited during the festival.
A lively scene of the Luoyang Peony Festival with visitors admiring flowers and art installations.
A lively scene of the Luoyang Peony Festival with visitors admiring flowers and art installations.

With Teacher Jack Chencheng

Helping Lead the Calligraphy Workshop with Teacher Jack Chencheng – International Women’s Day

black blue and yellow textile
black blue and yellow textile
a man riding a skateboard down the side of a ramp
a man riding a skateboard down the side of a ramp
a man riding a skateboard down a street next to tall buildings
a man riding a skateboard down a street next to tall buildings
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