The transparency of the stroke in Chinese calligraphy

The Artist Project: James Nares · 3:11 · Video: The Met · Watch at the source

In short: British artist James Nares explores the profound honesty of Chinese calligraphy. This episode of The Artist Project examines how the medium reveals the artist's process, offering a perspective on art where nothing is hidden.

Born in 1953, James Nares is a multi-disciplinary artist known for his work in painting, photography, and film. In this dialogue with The Met, he reflects on the unique qualities of Chinese calligraphy.

Nares highlights the aesthetic of visibility, noting that the medium allows for a direct connection between the creator and the work. By analyzing these pieces in The Met's collection, he explores how the physical act of creation remains present in the final result.

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