Taiwanese artist Chen Forng-Shean spends up to several months in front of a magnifying glass, working on a single grain of rice and sand to create awe-inspiring miniature artworks.
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“The seemed tiny objects actually hide the universe without boundaries. Each project takes me on an adventure of wonders; the wisdoms hidden within are beyond my grasping. The moment the project is done, the satisfaction is so rewarding that it can’t be replaced by money."
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He was dubbed as "founder of the miniature art in Taiwan" by local reporters.
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Chen's artworks are not for sale.
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“It’s surely a great thing that my works are recognized. Nevertheless, once the items become private collection, they’re bound to be viewed exclusively to a few people; plus, when commercial transaction is involved, it more or less sets the boundary of the freedom and the simplicity an artist values, which lies the original interest of creation. The salary I earn from Central Engraving and Printing Plant is ample enough to lead a comfortable lifestyle; so keeping the artworks ensures a better access for the public to enjoy them”.
Chen often needs to hold his breath for more than a minute while coordinate every muscle to keep the hands from trembling, because the materials adopted are always tiny, a slight miscalculation of the strength can ruin the delicate artwork.
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"If the hands shake a little bit, the work will be destroyed. My job is dealing with very fine things, so I learned to breathe and hold my breath. When I take a breath, I can hold it for 60 seconds, and then I can engrave every stroke with the rhythm of my pulse."
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Chen has learned to control his breathing. Moreover, he also enhances the endurance of his hands and the steadiness of his body, which corresponds perfectly with the practice of QiGong.
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Source: http://www.miniature.org.tw
[link]“The seemed tiny objects actually hide the universe without boundaries. Each project takes me on an adventure of wonders; the wisdoms hidden within are beyond my grasping. The moment the project is done, the satisfaction is so rewarding that it can’t be replaced by money."
[link]He was dubbed as "founder of the miniature art in Taiwan" by local reporters.
[link]Chen's artworks are not for sale.
[link]“It’s surely a great thing that my works are recognized. Nevertheless, once the items become private collection, they’re bound to be viewed exclusively to a few people; plus, when commercial transaction is involved, it more or less sets the boundary of the freedom and the simplicity an artist values, which lies the original interest of creation. The salary I earn from Central Engraving and Printing Plant is ample enough to lead a comfortable lifestyle; so keeping the artworks ensures a better access for the public to enjoy them”.
Chen often needs to hold his breath for more than a minute while coordinate every muscle to keep the hands from trembling, because the materials adopted are always tiny, a slight miscalculation of the strength can ruin the delicate artwork.
[link]"If the hands shake a little bit, the work will be destroyed. My job is dealing with very fine things, so I learned to breathe and hold my breath. When I take a breath, I can hold it for 60 seconds, and then I can engrave every stroke with the rhythm of my pulse."
[link]Chen has learned to control his breathing. Moreover, he also enhances the endurance of his hands and the steadiness of his body, which corresponds perfectly with the practice of QiGong.
[link]Source: http://www.miniature.org.tw
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