Mind, Body, and Brush: Hands-on Chinese Ink Painting Workshop

Event

Friday, November 20th | 11:00AM - 1:00PM

Location

Green Room - 2-334

Facilitator

Yufeng Wang

Audience

Faculty and Staff

Pertinent FPR or Staff Evaluation Alignment

• Individual/Other Goals – Faculty
• Teaching/Learning Facilitation (Faculty CPA #2)
• Student Development (Faculty CPA #4)
• Workplace and/or Community Service (Faculty CPA #6)
• Individual/Other Goals – Staff

Description

This meditative, hands-on art workshop will help participants explore and enhance three essential elements of mind-body synchronization through Chinese brush painting:

1) Body Gesture as Consciousness
2) Breath and Brushwork
3) The Rhythmic Flow of Inner Spirit and Life Energy

More importantly, rooted in the philosophical traditions of Daoism, Confucianism, and Zen Buddhism, Chinese brush painting uses the interplay of water, ink, and brushwork to reflect the rhythms of the natural world. Through mindful movements and artistic expression, participants will have an opportunity to release mental tension, cultivate inner harmony, and anchor their attention in the present moment.

All painting supplies are provided by the instructor.

Objectives

By the end of this hands-on workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Develop Basic Chinese Brush Painting Techniques: Explore traditional brush handling, ink control, and the use of water, ink, and color to create expressive forms, lines, and textures.

2. Experience Mind-Body Synchronization through Artistic Practice: Practice coordinating body gestures, breathing, and brush movements to cultivate mindfulness, inner harmony, and an appreciation of the rhythmic flow of spirit and life energy.

3. Complete an Original Panda and Bamboo Painting: Apply the techniques learned during the workshop to create a Chinese brush painting featuring a panda and bamboo, expressing the beauty, vitality, and harmony of the natural world.