Interview with Mr. An Chen
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Mr. An Chen wears neatly pressed clothing. He has a wide forehead and is very friendly. Since he practices Tai Chi, his voice sounds like a great bell. The interview was great, and we got a lot of information.
Interior design is his expertise. He thinks that the beauty of the lines in design can also be presented in Chinese calligraphy. Since he was little, he has enjoyed writing Chinese calligraphy. He is also good at writing poems. His articles have been published in Changhua Art and Literature Magazine frequently. He is indeed a very talented artist. |
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He did not learn Chinese calligraphy from any teacher. However, he and friends who also like Chinese calligraphy often exchange views and learn from each other. Besides frequently reading ancient poetry as a source for practicing Chinese calligraphy, he likes to read pupils’ works since he thinks free style of writing is important for a calligrapher.
He, with great enthusiasm in Chinese calligraphy, never finds it hard to practice. He feels gloomy when facing bottlenecks though. In overall, he is happy with what he does. He has never participated any Chinese calligraphy contests since he thinks writing Chinese calligraphy is a lifelong practice and an important spiritual feast. To him, contests are temporary and are not what he looks for. Also, he likes hiking, traveling, and reading poetry from which he finds inspiration to write. Before writing, he likes to make a pot of tea, or drink some wine, and then listens to music and immerses himself into the world of books.
As an interior designer, he infuses the feelings of ancient poetry into his landscape design, and lots of people are fond of his unique style. His family is supportive to his talent. He also thinks writing Chinese calligraphy is the best way to relax after work. It does not require him to engage in social activities, and he can create artworks even at scattered waiting time. To him, there is no conflict between work and interest, but they contribute to one another instead.
He was the 9th president of Changhua County Calligraphy Association. Because of his experience and respectable leadership at the association, Mr. Tzong-song Chao recommended that he joins NPH. Mr. Chen is also involved in many other associations, including Tai Chi Association and Landscape Association, where he learned interpersonal skills and improved his work capability. Therefore, he highly recommends us to join associations.
Mr. An Chen enthusiastically suggested that we write Chinese calligraphy. He said: “There is no genius in Chinese calligraphy, but it requires constant practice instead. It does not cost much, and we can practice independently at scattered times.” “The latest a person should start to learn Chinese calligraphy is in third grade. Pupils should not start with writing regular script in the beginning. It’s best to give them blank papers to write in the beginning. They should be in a relaxed state when practicing Chinese calligraphy. Make sure they relax their body, calm their mood, and hold the brush steadily, not too tightly.” With a warm atmosphere, we finished today’s interview with Mr. Chen.
He, with great enthusiasm in Chinese calligraphy, never finds it hard to practice. He feels gloomy when facing bottlenecks though. In overall, he is happy with what he does. He has never participated any Chinese calligraphy contests since he thinks writing Chinese calligraphy is a lifelong practice and an important spiritual feast. To him, contests are temporary and are not what he looks for. Also, he likes hiking, traveling, and reading poetry from which he finds inspiration to write. Before writing, he likes to make a pot of tea, or drink some wine, and then listens to music and immerses himself into the world of books.
As an interior designer, he infuses the feelings of ancient poetry into his landscape design, and lots of people are fond of his unique style. His family is supportive to his talent. He also thinks writing Chinese calligraphy is the best way to relax after work. It does not require him to engage in social activities, and he can create artworks even at scattered waiting time. To him, there is no conflict between work and interest, but they contribute to one another instead.
He was the 9th president of Changhua County Calligraphy Association. Because of his experience and respectable leadership at the association, Mr. Tzong-song Chao recommended that he joins NPH. Mr. Chen is also involved in many other associations, including Tai Chi Association and Landscape Association, where he learned interpersonal skills and improved his work capability. Therefore, he highly recommends us to join associations.
Mr. An Chen enthusiastically suggested that we write Chinese calligraphy. He said: “There is no genius in Chinese calligraphy, but it requires constant practice instead. It does not cost much, and we can practice independently at scattered times.” “The latest a person should start to learn Chinese calligraphy is in third grade. Pupils should not start with writing regular script in the beginning. It’s best to give them blank papers to write in the beginning. They should be in a relaxed state when practicing Chinese calligraphy. Make sure they relax their body, calm their mood, and hold the brush steadily, not too tightly.” With a warm atmosphere, we finished today’s interview with Mr. Chen.