Abstract Calligraphy (抽象書法)

Created in the 1980s by Japanese calligrapher Fūsei, this abstract work exemplifies the transformation of traditional calligraphy into modern expression. Bold strokes of dense black ink sweep across the surface, balancing gravity and spontaneity, evoking imagery of mountains and cascading streams within the stark contrast of black and white. Ink splatters and dry brush passages capture the immediacy of gesture, while conveying contemplative stillness. Free from the bounds of legible text, the work embodies the spirit of “calligraphy as the painting of the heart.” It synthesizes the discipline of classical brushwork with the freedom of modern art, a compelling dialogue between tradition and contemporaneity.