Introduction
Blending East and West, seeking the unity of ink and brush in artistic pursuit; breaking free from forms, allowing spontaneity to flow from the heart.
Liang YungFei hails from Gaoshu Township, Pingtung, Taiwan. A civil servant with over 30 years of service in public office, YungFei has created incessantly in his spare time and accumulated nearly 1,000 pieces of work so far. His collectors range from individual private collectors to public institutions such as the Taipei Cultural Center, Hsinchu City Cultural Affairs Bureau, New Taipei City Cultural Affairs Bureau, Feng Chia University, National Chung Hsing University, and the Pingtung City Government.
YungFei is a devout Buddhist and is very accomplished in Buddhist philosophy, which inspires his art. Embodying Buddhist wisdom in his creations, he transforms traditional calligraphy into multi-layered writing, showcasing the tension of lines, structural aesthetics, and contrasting colors. This approach not only conveys the meaning of the characters but also creates a lyrical atmosphere. As a result, his calligraphy is far more pictorial than the formal sense of writing, making it highly distinctive with great potential.
Calligraphic art should be wild but not chaotic; the former is beautiful, while the latter is not. YungFei’s lines are not confined to any limiting formal frameworks but possess a strong sense of musical rhythm. First-time viewers of his work might find it difficult to discern where to begin and where it ends. However, if you observe long enough, you will realize there are numerous starting points, and no matter where the viewer begins, it will take you on your own tour through the painting, inviting you to “see, play, and stay.”
Today, many people create chaos in art, but ultimately, noise will never become music. Music encompasses various forms, gestures, and states; it is not rigid. There are many avant-garde artists, but those, like YungFei, who can reach the realm of music rather than producing mere noise, are extremely rare.