YiXiong Gu master Zen painting shows in the Multinational Cultural Festival of New York古藝雄畫師于紐約多元文化節上展示禪畫

YiXiong Gu master Zen painting shows in the Multinational Cultural Festival of New York
World Zen Art Center in New York reported

At 12:00 on August 30 2014, the annual Multinational Cultural Festival fo Asian-American Cultural Circle of Unity organized of New York, in Suffolk Y. Jewish Community Center .74 Hauppauge Road grand openings. There are more than a dozen artists from China and other countries in the exchange of the Long Island show, showing each country's national culture and art and traditional crafts. Multicultural Festival, afternoon artist exhibitions and crafts fairs in various countries. 17:00 After tthat, each country's national dance performances.

Artists participating in this year's exhibition of Chinese culture are:

Ms. Sally Feng, she is a professional painter. She now served as Asia Art Association's New York Chapter President. Her painting style into something cultural and artistic elements, and actively participate in the exchange and the promotion of Chinese and Western art. Andrew YiXiong Gu, Zen master. He graduated from Xi'an University of Arts and Science Department of Art, he likes to study philosophy, religion and good Zen Ink. He is an art teacher New York Golden Eagle Institute, and President of the World Buddhist Art Center.

Ms. Altina Vergada, interior designer. She was previously president of the New York Long Island Painting and Calligraphy Association. She is passionate about Chinese ink painting, uninterrupted decades and created many outstanding works.

Mr. Xinde Shen, calligrapher He has participated in domestic and international calligraphy exhibition; works appeared in the 2014 was South Korea Asia calligraphy art award "North American painting one hundred.".

Mr. Tim Huang, calligrapher. He is vice president of the North American Association of calligraphy works incorporated into the "China's elite talent ceremony."

Ms. Karen Klein Wolf, she graduated from New York's Queens College Art Department. She loves Chinese ink painting ,. She is a member of the New York Long Island Painting and Calligraphy Association.

Ms. Gladys Stewart, she is a doctoral student of ecology. She fell in love with Chinese ink painting by chance. She is a member of the New York Long Island Painting and Calligraphy Association.

Mr. Hu Xie, paper-cut artists.

We live lens specially recorded the painting process Andrew YIXiong Gu Zen masters, please fellow enjoy:
我們現場鏡頭特意記錄了古藝雄畫師的禅畫繪畫過程，請同道欣賞：

World Zen Art Center YiXiong Gu Master painting show: First, the preparatory work
世界禪藝術研究院古藝雄畫師現場作畫：一鋪紙準備

World Zen Art Center YiXiong Gu Master painting show: Second, meditation and began to paint
世界禪藝術研究院古藝雄畫師現場作畫：二入定開筆 

World Zen Art Center YiXiong Gu Master painting show: Third, feel free to use the brush arrangement position
世界禪藝術研究院古藝雄畫師現場作畫：三揮毫取勢 

World Zen Art Center YiXiong Gu Master painting show: Fourth, further in-depth depicted
世界禪藝術研究院古藝雄畫師現場作畫：四皴染深入

World Zen Art Center YiXiong Gu Master painting show: Fifth, painting figures scenes activities
世界禪藝術研究院古藝雄畫師現場作畫：五禪境點景

World Zen Art Center YiXiong Gu Master painting show: Sixth, draw two houses
世界禪藝術研究院古一雄畫師現場作畫：六草屋兩間



World Zen Art Center YiXiong Gu Master painting show: Seventh, painting distant mountains and clouds
世界禪藝術研究院古藝雄畫師現場作畫：七遠山雲霧 

World Zen Art Center YiXiong Gu Master painting show: Eighth, signed and sealed

世界禪藝術研究院古藝雄畫師現場作畫：八題字蓋章

World Zen Art Center YiXiong Gu Master painting show: Ninth, after the completion of the work show
世界禪藝術研究院古藝雄畫師現場作畫：九完成展示

World Zen Art Center YiXiong Gu Master painting show: Tenth, the scene a corner

世界禪藝術研究院古藝雄畫師現場作畫：十現場一角 

World Zen Art Center YiXiong Gu Master painting show: Eleventh, took a photograph exhibition
世界禪藝術研究院古藝雄畫師現場作畫：十一畫展留念

World Zen Art Center YiXiong Gu Master painting show: XII, peer group photo
世界禪藝術研究院古藝雄畫師現場作畫：十二同道合影

World Zen Art Center YiXiong Gu Master painting show: XIII, Thanksgiving everybody, Amitabha
世界禪藝術研究院古藝雄畫師現場作畫：十三慈悲感恩

YiXiong Gu master works:
古藝雄畫師作品

願東方禪書畫繁榮西方。阿彌陀佛！

YiXiong Gu Zen Master of Art, Xi'an Pursuit of Art

Yi-Xiong Gu Zen Master of Art

YiXiong Gu Zen Master narrative

Chang Hui Upasika translation

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Xi'an pursuit of art

Mr. YiXiong Gu at two years old

This is Mr. Gu paintings of his childhood, living in China Shaanxi cave.

YiXiong Gu was born in 1971 to a poor peasant family in China. His Father worked as a fitter, his mother did not work at this time. The family had three children with Gu YiXiong being the middle child, between two sisters. Because the family was very poor, Mr. Gu began to sell lanterns his Mother , Father sisters and he made at the market when he was only eight years old. The lanterns wee made to celebrate the New Year. Even since childhood, Mr. Gu was very talented in the arts. YiXiong was responsible for decorating the lanterns by painting patterns and auspicious words . From 8 years old until his college gradation in 1995 , Mr. Gu painted and sold Chinese Lanterns during the annual New Year's holiday. Year after year he and his family must scatter around the market to see their lanterns. Mr. Gu usually sold lanterns after school, as well as cut firewood for cooking. His Mother worked part-time in the morning to sweep the road, Mr. Gu helped his Mother sweep the streets of Xing Ping, China. This photo was taken in 1992 New Year's Eve, Gu YiXIong's mother and grandmother in the production of lanterns. In his poor childhood, Mr Gu's dream was to grow up to be an artist. 

It was at age 11 that Mr. Gu found an art teacher at school , he began to study drawing and painting skills. At 19 years old, he began the study Chinese philosophy. Since he possessed a natural instinct and was his hobby his perceptive was naturally strong. He had no teacher, learning was self-study. He quickly learned the ancient Chinese divination, researched Zen Buddhism and began to practice meditation . He became a devout Buddhist . At that time the family was poor , his mother gave him a little pocket money when he helped her everyday, she gave him a little reward money as an incentive. Mr. Gu loved reading and would safe his money to buy books.   

YiXiong Gu Xi'an Union University in 1994

This image is Mr. Gu and his college classmate graduation.

Mr. Gu was admitted to China's famous mural department Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts of in 1992, however he could not attend because his family did not have the money for tuition. After a year of hard work, his family accumulated tuition and he studied fine arts at Xi'an Union University in 1993. While tuition was more affordable at Xi'an Union University the tuition was till a strain on the family economy. 

Even though Mr. Gu grew up in a difficult environment he did not abandon his dream. Graduating in 1995, he received first prize of the province on art competitions. His meditation practice and ability of divination to predict has been recognized and praised by students and teachers. Finally, his teachers specially entertained Mr. Gu, celebrating his graduation. In 1998 Mr. Gu was specifically invited to go back to school to participate in the celebration. In the 25th anniversary meeting of the University.

1995 Xi'an United University graduation

YiXiong Gu 1999 teaches art in Xi'an 

YiXiong Gu graduated from college, started a career as an art teacher for four years at Xi'an Sang Rui private boarding school teaching elementary, middle and high school and Xi'an Institute of East -Asia Pacific Vocational and Technical College . In 2000 he left Xi'an, moved to Shenzhen Special Economic Zone (SEZ) where he started his painting career, founded a Chinese Zen ink painting studio and continued to expand his research on Chinese Zen ink painting.

YiXiong Gu visited China Hukou Waterfall in 2001

In 2001 YiXiong Gu was invited to the the Chinese Painting Exhibition opening ceremony where he received the honor of honorary director of the Chinese Art Academy in Yan'an city, China and was presented with the highest honor of a Gold Medal. 

YiXiong Gu Zen Art

YiXiong Gu Zen Master of Art, Preface

Yi-Xiong Gu  Zen Master of Art

YiXiong Gu Zen Master narrative

Chang Hui Upasika translation

YiXiong Gu 2005

Preface

Chinese philosophy is the highest tai chi;. Yin and yang theory It is used to illustrate the eternal laws of the universe Chinese philosophy of Zhou Yi (also known as I Ching, Classic of Changes, Book of Changes, Zhouyi) developed to the. highest stage during the Song Dynasty. Philosophy is representative of the Chinese Confucianism Master, Zhu Xi. Zen is a Chinese Zen Buddhist Dharma, essential school. With Zen methods and practice a high degree of unity between man and nature can be reached. By learning Zen you can eliminate troubles by using it to predict the reasonably foreseeable future. Ones conscious mind can go travel the Universe (humans do not understand about other worlds) To accomplish Chinese Zen calligraphy and ink painting the artist must enter the Zen state by meditating first. The painting is an experience and expression of Zen and it's effect on people makes them appreciate the work, it makes people's mind clear, makes them feel good, simple, and even may give rise to self-reflection to rethink life skills approach and attitude. 
I will use my life to pursue the art of Zen ideals, with my practice to bring you joy and pleasure. Let everyone experience the fun of the wonderful art of Zen. I aspire to move forward and influence the prosperity and development of Chinese Zen painting and provide for the opportunity for all countries to learn and appreciate this ancient art.
Amitabha!

YiXiong Gu Zen Art