Design
Shape the characters and rhythm of the seal face on paper.
A dialogue between knife and stone
An art of form, shaped within a small space.
From seal script and composition to the grain of stone and the line of a blade, seal carving builds a rich visual rhythm within a compact surface.
A LANGUAGE OF FORM
Four moments in making a seal
Reverse
Transfer the design to stone in reverse, then plan the direction of each cut.
Carve
Use pushing and chopping cuts to give each line its force and edge.
Imprint
Read the balance of open space, red and white, in the finished impression.
FORM, SPACE & MEANING
“Within a small square, a world takes shape.”
A seal is small in surface, yet wide in feeling.
READ & DISCOVER
Art and technique
Yu Zheng | On the Line Beauty of Seal Carving (Compiled Edition)
Yu Zheng's篆刻 lines, characterized by their shape, the relationship between the chisel and brush, and the treatment of the border, emphasize the beauty of seal carving lines. He advocates for inheriting the tradition of Han and Imperial seals while seeking change and innovation, achieving a fusion of the chisel and brush.
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