Sunday, December 27, 2015

Cosmic Swim

Cosmic swimmers. Vast and limitless freedom. Acrylic on canvas, mounted on wood panel. Ready to hang.

Wednesday, December 02, 2015

Natural Forms 01

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Natural, organic forms are full of life and thriving everywhere. Chaos is giving birth to life. Acrylic on canvas, mounted and ready to hang. Size: 12 H x 17 W x 1 in.

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

From Nothing, Everything

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Chinese calligraphy: "Wu (Mu), Nothingness." In Buddhism and Zen, "Wu”- nothing, gives birth to everything. So the nothingness is the origin of everything. It is full of life.

Original work. Unframed. Sumi ink on textured beige color Chinese rice paper. The white circle diameter is 11", the paper size is 13" by 13.25". Signed with the seals of the artist. Ready to frame.

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Be Yourself, Be True

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Be yourself, be true,
No other things need to do.
A loud thunder, a swift wind,
Life is all there is. Scattered raindrops on the muddy road.
Let it be real. Let it be you.
This full moment of you.
Don't lie any more. No time to be sweet...

Be yourself and be be true.
Don't be afraid. Just go ahead.
Sailing on the blue turquoise sea. Going deeper and further... Go ahead.

My heart is full of the beauty of sorrow today.
For the day is a new day. With or without me.

Be yourself. Be true.


~To a dear friend.
On a sad day.
Yeachin

Image: Dragon's Claw

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Monday, November 16, 2015

Love

Chinese calligraphy: Love. Love is strong not feeble. It is more powerful than anything. Original work. Unframed.

Black sumi ink on rice paper. 14″ by 12″. Signed with the seals of the artist: “Tao (the way).” The calligraphy itself is professionally double-mounted on another piece of thicker rice paper, so the surface is totally flattened. Ready to be put into a frame.

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Monday, September 28, 2015

Yeachin Tsai - Recent Work/ Show Opening

“Yeachin Tsai’s paintings are exuberantly au courant. They are delightfully engaged with process and craft, transparency and movement, and the alchemy of colors as they hover near each other or overlap to create new hues. Their spherical shapes are believable buoyant in air or water and veer towards optimism even when rendered in a darker palette. As a collection, the works combine a sense of the scientific with aesthetics that allude to, but sidestep, the genre of pop art. They are not afraid to be alluring of playful as they address notions of physics, chemistry, and visual perception.”

imby, Oct. 7th, 2015.
Recent Paintings by Yeachin Tsai.
Opens concurrently with Maggie Mailer
 
Oct. 8 to Nov. 15, 2015
Artist Reception: Sat. Oct. 10th, 6 to 8 PM.

Location: McDaris Fine Art
623 Warren St, Hudson, New York 12534
212.518.7551 gallery
518.822.9896 fax
mcdarisfineart.com
wendy.mcdaris100@gmail.com

Friday, September 11, 2015

Peace - In Memory of the Day

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For a day like this, may we remember love and peace. Chinese Calligraphy: “Peace, Harmony.” Original. Sumi ink on golden circle. Mounted on cream yellow background.

Written directly on Japanese Shikishi board, ready to be framed; 10.75″ by 9.5″. There are golden edges around the board. Signed with the seal of the artist, which is an image of a bird.
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Friday, September 04, 2015

Stardust

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Sharing a dream of universe. Stardust. Magic happens. Acrylic on watercolor paper, mounted on stretched canvas. The surface is varnished with MSA archival varnish to protect from dust and UV rays. Ready to hang.
Size: 14 H x 11 W x 1 in.

Talking Shapes

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When the shapes are having a conversation. Each appreciates the existence of each other.
Acrylic on stretched canvas with textural ground. Size: 27 H x 27 W x 1.8 in.

Friday, August 28, 2015

Rose Petals

Screen Shot 2015-08-27 at 9.14.47 PMRose petals in the garden. Season is changing. The transition is inevitable and beautiful. Even though it is hard to let go.
Acrylic on stretched canvas, ready to hang. Size: 20 H x 20 W x 1.75 in.
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Monday, August 17, 2015

Ice and Fire

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Immense power happens when ice meets fire and fire meets ice. In a world filled with so much aggression, can the peaceful tears quell hatred?

Acrylic on rice paper. Mounted on acid-free cotton rag paper. Color theme: gold, black, turquoise, orange. Ready to frame. 
Size: 15 H x 19 W in.

Wednesday, August 05, 2015

Dot in the Space



A dot in the space. Primordial dot. Before everything begins. Before our thoughts get complicated and tangled. Before we start getting into emotional, worried, offensive or defensive, like or dislike... A dot is a dot; a dot only. All other line and shape and form come after that. A dot is free.

Sing the songs you really want to sing,
Do the things you really want to do.
Life is short,
Be brave, be confident, be radiant!

Sumi ink on rice paper (bamboo paper), mounted on board. The size is 9 by 10 inches. (Ready for hanging.)

Purchase the original work from Saatchi: http://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Primordial-Dot/688716/2063761/view

A related article published on "Dharma Arte": http://blogs.dharma.art.br/2012/03/dot-in-space/


Sunday, August 02, 2015

Eternal Nowness 01

A mark in the space. A primordial symbol without beginning or end. The eternal now is right here; it is neither in the past nor in the future.

Permanent sumi ink on rice paper, mounted on acid-free cotton paper. Signed with the seal of the artist. Ready to frame. Size: 13 H x 15 W in.

Friday, July 31, 2015

The Birth of a Planet

Screen Shot 2015-07-30 at 6.18.54 PMThe universe is keep evolving. The birth of a new planet is always happening. Acrylic on rice paper, mounted on stretched canvas. The surface is lightly varnished for UV rays and dust protection. Ready to hang. This vortex is the second of the series. Size: 18 H x 18 W x 1 in.

Monday, July 27, 2015

Living as We Are in this World of Love and Desire...


From Amitayurbhavana (infinite life) Sutra: "Human beings live in this world of love and desire: we born alone, die alone; come alone, go alone. When we encounter happiness or suffering, we encounter it alone. No one can feel it for us."

Sumi ink on textured Japanese mulberry paper with golden flakes. The piece itself is beige color, 18" by 28", not mounted nor framed. Signed by the artist's seal: "buddha's heart." Ready to be put into a frame.

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Sunday, July 26, 2015

Non-Duality, Oneness

Non-duality, "points to the idea that the universe and all its multiplicity are ultimately expressions or appearances of one essential reality." The oneness between black and white. Abstract painting Contemporary Zen Circle Series. The size is 18" x 18" x 1". 

Arrives ready to hang. Painting is done with permanent gold acrylic and ink colors on rice paper, mounted on stretched canvas, finished with a light varnish layer to protect the painting from UV rays and dust. You can easily put it into any frame you desire or hang as is. Artist's signature is a round sea (against the black ground).

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Saturday, July 25, 2015

Yellow is the New Blue

A symphony of colors. Yellow is the new blue. 
Acrylic on rice paper, mounted on stretched canvas. Ready to hang.
Size: 18 H x 16 W 1 W in. 

Sunday, July 19, 2015

Gods, Lha, Divine


Chinese calligraphy "god(s), 神; Divine Force". The writing is in cursive style, also called "grass script". Lha, is the Tibetan word for this, meaning “deity, god, divine.” When we have faith, we would know the divine is not far. It is all around us and within us.

Original work. Unframed. Black sumi ink on textured rice paper. 13" by 19". Signed with the seal of the artist: "walking in the sky".

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Thursday, July 16, 2015

Ice is Melted by Fire

Ice is melted by fire. Coldness is dispelled by warmth. When life is about giving, there is no limit to what we can do. 

Permanent sumi ink and acrylic on rice paper, mounted on acid-free paper. 
Size: 18.5 H x 12.5 W in. Inspired by the floating, interchangeable forms of things.

Monday, June 29, 2015

Everything is a Message of Love


When you have love in your heart, everything could be a message of love. The sound of the bird and the sound of the airplane; the smell of roses and the smell of manure. The cry of a baby and the laughters of a stranger... Everything is a message of love. A whole big love pool. A vast expanse of universal love. 

Permanent sumi ink on rice paper, mounted on acid-free paper. 
Size: 12 H x 19 W x 0.1 in. Inspired by the amazing patterns of Koi fish.
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Saturday, June 27, 2015

Rainbow Circle

A rainbow circle means universal love. Let's love more, not less. Let's love everyone - feel their pain and joy. Cause we are human beings.

Original ink painting is sold. Offer museum quality digital print. The artist signed "Endless 無盡." The seal is an image of bird, which symbolizes freedom. Total freedom.

Thursday, June 25, 2015

The Contentment of Mr. Orange

A humorous, content orange shape. Humor is the best, priceless medicine for all stressful situations. Humor is a little fire ball that warms our mind and heart. Acrylic on rice paper, mounted on canvas and on wood panel. The surface is archival varnished to protect from UV rays and dust. Ready to hang.

Size: 13.5 H x 13.5 W x in.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2015

The Origin

Screen Shot 2015-06-24 at 7.35.03 AMWhat is the meaning of our life? Why we are here? What kind of path we are walking on? What is there in our day to day living? What bonds us all?
Original etching of abstract brush-strokes marks. Limited edition of 50. The image size (plate size) is 6 by 6 in. The paper size is 11 by 15 in.
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Sunday, June 21, 2015

Essence, Chi, and Spirit


"Essence, Chi, and Spirit" are called the Three Treasures or Three Jewels. They are theoretical cornerstones in traditional Chinese medicine and practices such as Neidan, Qigong, and T'ai chi. They are also known as Jing Qi Shen:
  • Jing : "nutritive essence, essence; refined, perfected; extract; spirit, demon; sperm, seed"
  • Qi : "vitality, energy, force; air, vapor; breath; spirit, vigor; attitude"
  • Shen:  "spirit; soul, mind; god, deity; supernatural being"

Chinese calligraphy: "Essence, Chi, and Spirit" in semi-cursive style. Original work. Mounted with double layers silk matting on a handsome wooden scroll rod. "Essence, Chi, and Spirit" are essential for the health of our body and mind. Body and mind are inter-connected and inseparable. One's health depends on the wholesomeness of all.

Sumi ink on rice paper. The image size is 8.5 by 19 in. The full scroll size is 11 by 36 in. Signed with the seal of the artist (three golden dots).

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Imperfection is the Perfection


Letting go of the wanting mind. Imperfection is exactly the perfection. Accepting is not giving up; it is seeing things as they are, with our inner strength, centering, and clarity. No one can take away our confidence. Unwavering trust and faith come from a knowing mind and a deep felt heart. To feel is to know.

We suffer from our mind, we are our own prisoners. The fixed idea we have limit us. Sometimes for a long, long time...

This work is inspired by the simple but elegant Zen art. It is done with permanent sumi ink on rice paper, mounted on acid-free cotton rag paper. Signed with the artist's seal: "Moon".

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Friday, June 19, 2015

Let the Energy Flow

We got stuck for various reasons. Certain parts in our body feel tense; certain mindsets feel solid. When our inner environment is stuffy, we can't even breathe well. With a shallow breath, the outer environment seems impossible, all things are difficult, unconquerable.

Sit down,
Come back to our center,
Breathe,
Being,
Feel the flow. Aware of the energy, the wind, the birds, the breeze,
The tingling.
Release...
Let it flow.

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Thursday, June 18, 2015

Orange is the New Black

Orange is the new black. The possibility of joy in every circumstance. Open up to the situations. All is workable, possible, interchangeable, impermanent, and transparent
Acrylic on rice paper, mounted on stretched canvas. Signed with a round seal of an image of a bird, which is a part of the artist’s name. Ready to hang. Size: 20 H x 19 W x 1 in.

Friday, June 05, 2015

Serenity - Inner Strength


Chinese calligraphy: "Serenity" in semi-cursive style. Original work. Mounted with silk matting edges on a wooden scroll rod.

Sumi ink on rice paper. The image size is 13 by 10 in. The full scroll size is 20 by 14 in. Signed with the seal of the artist: "Happiness, Wealth, and Longevity."

The calligraphy itself is framed, ready to hang. 

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Thursday, June 04, 2015

Remembering




Chinese calligraphy: "Remembering" in semi-cursive style. Original work. Unframed. Remembering who we are; remembering where we came from; remembering our "beginner's mind."

Remember the sound of rain;
Remember the whistle of the train;
Remember the fragrant smell of rice field;
Remember the the softness of the tiny green tree frog;
Remember the bellowing clouds of the tropical storm;
Remember father, remember mother,
Remember the love one's tears.
So sad I cannot share with you.
So sad I cannot share with you.

Permanent black sumi ink on textured Chinese rice paper, mounted on acid-free Somerset England paper. The paper size is 11" by 15"; the actual image size is 9" by 14". Signed with the seal of the artist: "Tao".

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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Solo Show: Inner Light – Recent Paintings by Yeachin Tsai

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INNER LIGHT – Recent Paintings by Yeachin Tsai
Dates: 5/16-6/30/2015
Artist Reception: 5/16, Sat. 1 to 3 PM. You are cordially invited!
Sand Lake Center for the Arts
2880 NY-43,
Averill Park, NY 12018
http://slca-ctp.org/Gallery.htm
Phone: (518) 674-2007
Email: info@slca-ctp.org
Yeachin Tsai moved to Troy from Brooklyn, NYC 9 years ago to step out of the rat race, find some space, and concentrate on her paintings. She has enjoyed Troy’s friendly and easy atmosphere, finding it nourishing for artists in every aspect. Yeachin’s solo exhibit will feature recent works inspired by traditional painting, water, koi, and on the subjects of light and color.
Yeachin was born in Taipei, Taiwan and moved to New York City in 1993. She received MFA degree at CUNY, Brooklyn College. Yeachin has practiced calligraphy and brush painting for over 40 years, having learned from traditional Chinese masters. Since moving to NYC, her work evolved into a unique style of “New Ink”, a colorful expression that retains its roots in Chinese painting and embraces the explorative impulse of Western abstraction.
Artist Reception: 5/16, Sat. 1 to 3 PM
Gallery open Wednesday and Friday from 10am-12pm
and during SLCA events or by appointment.
Artist Website: www.yeachin.net
Email: yeachin@gmail.com



Thursday, April 09, 2015

Infinite Music

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Infinite music notes played in the infinite space. Clear and sound. Permanent Japanese sumi ink and acrylic color on rice paper, mounted on stretched canvas. Ready to hang. Size: 18 H x 17 W x 1 in.

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Monday, February 16, 2015

Deep Water


Screen Shot 2015-02-15 at 6.01.35 PMBottomless deep water. Look inward, all the mystery and power are there. Find the source of energy within. Acrylic on rice paper, mounted on stretched canvas. Size: 18 H x 22 W x 0.8 in.


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Monday, January 12, 2015

Snowfall 03

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Snow is falling gently and beautifully on this white winter land. A quiet Haiku. All things are happening. We are all deeply inter-connected. We co-exist and co-create the whole world. 
Acrylic on rice paper, mounted on stretched canvas. Ready to hang. Size: 36 H x 14 W x 1.5 in.
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Thursday, January 08, 2015

Snowfall

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Snowfall on this white winter land. Gentle and sentimental. The joy and sadness of being human. How can we alleviate our suffering, and have some peace and harmony in the society?
Acrylic and metallic silver on rice paper, mounted on stretched canvas, the surface is totally flat. Some silver dots are hard to see here. Ready to hang. Size: 20 H x 18 W x 1 in.
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Sunday, January 04, 2015

Iridescent Bubbles 03

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Subtle airy purple and blue iridescent bubbles floating up on the yellow background of the infinite space. It is warm and fresh. Seeing the reality coming and going like bubbles, there is no solid substance to it; even though it looks solid at times. All is dream-like. Acrylic on rice paper, mounted on stretched canvas. Ready to hang. Size: 23 H x 20 W x 1 in.
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