“Calligraphy + Old People = Boring” This was the equation in my head whenever the word is mentioned. My formula changed on the 10th of Feb 2006 when HSS Library played host to the Chinese Calligraphy session where we invited the famous artist, Dr. Tan Ching Yam.
I discovered that a few chinese characters, brushed on the red cloth carries deep meaning, a beauty only appreciated by the wise and deep thinkers.
I also learnt that during Chinese New Year, the Chinese will hang an inverted Fortune character (“FU”) at home. This is a symbol to signify their hope that wealth will descend in their home.
From the left: Tan Han Yong (Sociology Subject Librarian), Chia Yew Boon (Head of HSS Library), Mr Chew Ho Son (Divisional Director for Office of Finance/Calligrapher) and I, Lisa holding the inverted character, “FU”.
Chinese Calligraphy @ HSS Library
I discovered that a few chinese characters, brushed on the red cloth carries deep meaning, a beauty only appreciated by the wise and deep thinkers.
I also learnt that during Chinese New Year, the Chinese will hang an inverted Fortune character (“FU”) at home. This is a symbol to signify their hope that wealth will descend in their home.
From the left: Tan Han Yong (Sociology Subject Librarian), Chia Yew Boon (Head of HSS Library), Mr Chew Ho Son (Divisional Director for Office of Finance/Calligrapher) and I, Lisa holding the inverted character, “FU”.