Sim Kwang Hun 沈观汉 （ b.1945)
The Way of Nature
道法自然
Chinese Calligraphy Ink on Rice Paper/宣纸书法作品
135 x 34 cm (Calligraphy) / 195 x 56cm (with scroll)
The Way of Nature (道法自然) is a calligraphy work, written in Clerical Script (隶书), that reflects a contemplative return to simplicity, balance, and the inherent wisdom found in the natural world.
道法自然
The phrase originates from the Dao De Jing, expressing the idea that the Dao follows the laws of nature—that all things find their rhythm, growth, and harmony not through force but through alignment with the natural order.
Blending classical Daoist thought with contemporary sensitivity, The Way of Nature offers a visual meditation on harmony, authenticity, and the profound simplicity at the heart of existence.
Artist Description
Sim Kwang Hun(沈观汉):
Born in 1945, Singapore, Mr Sim Kwang Hun is a master in Chinese calligraphy writing. He has many years of practice, teaching and demonstrating calligraphy writing under his belt.
He held a solo exhibition in 1974 at Chinese Chamber of Commerce with former Member of Parliament, Dr Ho Kah Leong, as his guest of honour. He spent a couple of years learning painting and writing from first generation artist Chen Wen Hsi during his teenage years.
In 1992, he was selected alongside Chua Ek Kay as one of the artists by Singapore Tourism Promotion Board to hold a calligraphy demonstration at the Seville Expo. In 2004, Sim wrote a book titled, “The Evolution of Chinese Cursive Writing”.
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