Contemporary Calligraphic Art
In his calligraphic artworks, Yang has integrated the essence of China's 3,000-year-old seal, clerical, regular, and cursive scripts. He has broken free from the constraints of traditional written symbols and returned to the pure expression of lines. His works demonstrate rich line expressivity, embodying the aesthetic qualities of traditional calligraphy's dynamism and rhythm, as well as the spatial tension of freehand ink painting. Formally, they represent a perfect fusion of tradition and modernity. This modern calligraphic form, which originates from traditional calligraphy yet completely transcends written symbols, reflects Yang's strong metaphysical pursuits.
Yang does not cling to tradition, but approaches the essence of things. He believes that individual script styles cannot bear the weight of traditional calligraphy. Only by letting go of surface aesthetics and returning to primal writing can one understand its essence.
Yang advocates observing the world with the heart, an attitude that can reach the archetypal and achieve mutual integration. He believes the simpler the artwork, the richer the connotations. His bold use of simple lines and color blocks stems from mastery and confidence, reflecting a spiritual aesthetic born of inner cultivation.
