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"A New Manifestation of Zen as Art"

Celebrated Chinese Zen "Soul" Calligrapher Alok Hsu Kwang-han will be giving a free talk on Friday, November 12^th at 6:30pm at Goldenstein Gallery. In his talk, "A New Manifestation of Zen as Art", Alok will share his insights on art as a direct communication of Zen.

Alok is an internationally acclaimed and highly original Zen calligraphic painter from China. His work is a startling new synthesis of the beauty of Chinese calligraphy, the spontaneity of Zen, and the evolution of Western Psychotherapy. He has had solo museum exhibits in the US and internationally. He has also brought what he calls "the creativity of non-doing" into trainings for international organizations and for business leaders. Alok is best known for his singular work of creating Zen Calligraphic Portraits combined with exploration sessions for individuals, couples, families, and organizations. He is currently completing a new book, "A New Manifestation of Zen as Art," that explores art as a communication of Zen itself, looking profoundly at the impact that art has in our every day lives.

Werner Schneider, professor of Script and Topography in Wiesbaden Germany said of his work:

"Alok Hsu Kwang-han possesses the rare gift to penetrate the psyche of the one that comes to him, and to create a portrait of the heart of the person through the language medium of calligraphy. In this way, the works of Mr. Alok Hsu Kwang-han are unequaled, particularly because they reflect the highest level of spiritual capacity as well as genuine creativity and artistic worth."

Since 1974 Alok has completed more than 1500 commissioned works around the world. Since 2003, he has painted Zen calligraphic portraits for guests of Goldenstein Gallery and at Mii Amo, the destination spa of the Enchantment Resort in Sedona, Arizona. He has also used this medium for "individual assessment" of a team of facilitators at the Boeing Leadership Center in Seattle, Washington, and for individual and team training with the Global Diversity film team at Nike, Inc. in Portland, Oregon. He sees his work as "Zen art that supports the art of life."

In January, 2006, upon the invitation of Breaking the Ice, a non-profit organization in Berlin, he served as the "spiritual elder" in the Jordanian desert with a group of Israeli and Islamic individuals preparing to go through the Sahara Desert together as an experiment in making peace. With them, he created two spontaneous Zen calligraphic paintings, "Morning Heart in the Middle East" and "On the Way". He is featured in an upcoming film about the project.

Alok's talk "A New Manifestation of Zen as Art" takes place at 6:30 pm on Friday, November 12^th. "A New Manifestation of Zen as Art" is free to the public but seating is limited so audience members are encouraged to arrive early.

Also, mark your calendars for Tuesday December 7th when we continue our custom of celebrating many sacred traditions with a special Chanukah Candle lighting with Rabbi Alicia Magal. Fine art jewelry and Judacia artist Dorit Herlinger's beautiful menorah, which was inspired by the Red Rocks, will be used in the ceremony. The candle lighting begins at 6:30pm.


Please join us!

Linda Goldenstein

Zen Calligraphic Portrait By Commission
China Ink on Xuan Paper Mounted on Chinese Silk Scroll
H 56in x W 22in
$1,488
Couple's portrait's are also available for $1988