Art is just like that. A stroke of hair can be deemed chaotic, and a brushstroke can be criticized as a code. However, for those with taste, this kind of ‘chaos’ is the essence of art!
Artworks are certainly not created by someone who has lost their mind. I used to be an outsider, unable to comprehend the hasty strokes and awkward postures of cursive script. Until one day, I chatted with a master for about an hour, opening the door to art from a completely new perspective.
That was in an old calligraphy shop. The owner demonstrated the writing techniques of cursive script, revealing that it is not just a mess of lines, but a unique path of ‘running cursive’. Every stroke and character embodies the calligrapher’s years of skill and insight. The lines are sometimes graceful and flowing, sometimes abrupt and ethereal, filled with unique charm and personality.
It’s just like how programmers write code, except their passwords are ‘invisible’ artworks constructed from languages and algorithms. On the surface, it appears to be a long string of cold numbers, symbols, and instructions, which to outsiders is undoubtedly a cryptic code. But for insiders, every moment is a relentless pursuit of efficiency and aesthetics. They create incredible programs with exquisite algorithms and structures, leaving the whole world in awe.
Therefore, whether something is immediately understandable is not the only standard for judging art. Just like the differences between people, art exists in various forms. For some, it is a colorful oil painting; for others, it may be an elegant and ethereal piece of music, or a poem with profound meaning.
But regardless of the form, excellent artworks should leave people in admiration and moved. One should be immersed in the gorgeous texture and posture, lost in a sea of visuals; the other should tug at your heartstrings, resonating with the ups and downs of the narrative. As the saying goes, ‘there is both sifting and polishing’, only by engaging with it and immersing oneself can one appreciate the beauty of art and understand the unique charm of the artist.
The art style I personally admire is as free and unique as cursive script. Such works always give me a stunning experience that feels like wandering in a dreamland. I love the bold and fragrant temperament in the works, as well as the distinctive character traits. Every time I gaze at those ingenious yet wild lines and postures, it feels as if I see the artist’s elegant figure, carefree and unrestrained, smiling while picking flowers.
Isn’t this the charm of art? Let us appreciate this unique wisdom crystallized from the beauty of humanity. It may seem a bit ‘chaotic’ at first glance, but as long as you experience and comprehend it with your heart, it will surely open a door to a beautiful realm.