One Life One Dream series, "My Company" (蕾絲書法 - 巴黎一字一生系列 – 伴)

In the "One Life One Dream" series work titled "My Company" (蕾絲書法 - 巴黎一字一生系列 – 伴), the Chinese character 伴 carries the meaning of "companion" or "to accompany." The character embodies notions of togetherness, support, and shared presence, which resonates deeply with the series' theme connecting life and dreams as continuous, intertwined experiences. In this work, the traditional form and meaning of 伴 are reinterpreted through the delicate and intricate medium of lace (蕾絲), merging calligraphic tradition with textile art. The lace evokes both fragility and strength, presence and absence, thus enriching the character’s symbolism as more than just a word but a lived and tactile meditation on companionship within the flow of life and dreams. The concept of 蕾絲書法 (lace calligraphy) fuses the aesthetic and conceptual discipline of Chinese calligraphy—where each stroke is governed by rules and imbued with expressive energy—with the material softness and intricacy of lace. This contrapuntal blend creates a sculptural, almost spiritual reading of the character, exploring light and shadow, void and form, presence and absence simultaneously. The character 伴 here transcends its literal meaning to become an emblem of enduring connection, delicately held within the poetic gesture of lace calligraphy. This fusion aligns with contemporary Asian art practices by bridging traditional craftsmanship with conceptual innovation, inviting contemplation of both the visual form and cultural depths of the Chinese character within the textured fabric of modern artistic expression.

Created By

Hong Wai