I wanted to make a video showing how important calligraphy has been to me since early childhood, learning from my grandfather and father. I was taught the practices of Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism and meditation from my family and have wanted to bring the essence of these teachings into my art. In my later work, my intention has been to combine these traditions with a more free, gestural and spontaneous way of expression. By doing so, I have explored and understood more of “who I am.”
(This video was produced in September, 2020 by Grant Taylor, Santa Fe, NM)