In this
article about Grand Master Chi-Jen Liu’s Chi Art, he describes the
inspiration for his paintings. His feng shui art – Chi Art - is
completely different from traditional art in function, technique, concept,
pattern, and subject matter. It is created according to a unique
combination and understanding of the natural laws and theories of the Yi
Jing, Yin Yang, Five Elements, feng shui, cosmic symbols, and the Chinese
language. The light, colors, and shadows in his paintings are reflections
from Grand Master Liu’s meditations, visions, and dreams. The purpose of
his art is to balance the unbalanced energy of the individual, based on
the nature of their astrology and the feng shui of their living
environment.
It
is an exclusive human blessing to have the ability to create art from the
depths of your spirit. Nature’s laws are based on truth. The truth of
who you really are, not that which is trapped in a physical and
materialistic world; but what you are as a soul - an energy.
Art can help you remember your dreams and goals. It frees your thinking;
gives you unlimited imagination and visions. No matter what kind of
techniques or materials are used, no matter if you make classical images
or abstract ones, they are all art because they are all intended as true
expressions of the soul. Art only differs in medium and levels of
expression. Whether the artwork looks like scraps of garbage, someone’s
hobby, hangs on a museum wall or over someone’s fireplace, it is still
art. The level depends on what inspired the image. Some are inspired by
earthbound references, dreams, or concepts. I am inspired by universal
messages and energy.
My paintings are based on the synergy of cosmic patterns, colors, and
symbols to create a frequency that will help individuals get back in touch
with their original and balanced chi -- in harmony with universal energy.
I was born with the ability to receive these cosmic messages. I see
symbols, hear sounds and sense frequencies and patterns that circulate the
universe. I call these messages "fantasy language." From this, I
create "Chi Art" -- my own form of expression. These paintings
are manifested from original sensations and subconscious feelings. They
are images beheld by my third eye - -the eye of awareness that opens when
one is in deep meditation or when one communes with divine power and sees
the world on spiritual dimensions.
Ancient mantra diagrams are often integrated into my work to invoke
energizing effects. Mantra diagrams are charms made of specific signs and
symbols based on cosmic frequencies that were recorded, charted, and
studied by ancient sages (which create the basis for the Yi-Jing). These
paintings can help you be sensitive to your condition, release stress,
create a loving home, increase business fortune and ultimately, help you
reach your fullest potential. My purpose is to help mankind overcome
physical and mental disease, ignorance, negative karma and the many levels
of suffering that occur when we have lost connection to our
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spiritual
energy.
Mantra charms are helpful, but they can be more effective when they are
empowered by special images. Sometimes, I dream about ascending green
mountains. In climbing the mountains, I reach gates at different
altitudes. Each gate is painted red and intuitively, I know that each gate
symbolizes ten years of human life. As I progress higher and higher and
pass more and more gates, I reach a crown in the mountain. A soaring
pagoda appears before me -- it represents that I have reached a high goal.
I can sense the symbolism: the climber of this mountain is experiencing
life’s journey and will have a long, accomplished life. This message was
sent to me by cosmic powers. I know I must use the elements from my dreams
to help other people. In this case, a painting inspired by this vision
would be helpful to someone who wants a prosperous and long life. For
those who see these paintings, they are often inspired to start living
better and healthier because it feels right. It emanates energy that has a
balancing effect.
I have also created my own version of "Fantasy Art.” (Translated
from miao tu tian ying. Miao can be defined as purity, perfection and
mystical; tu translates as painting; tian means heaven; ying can mean
poetry, music, sound or message.) It is the epitome of individualized
beauty. Everyone´s perception of beauty is different, but what is true
for everyone is where we find beauty. Beauty originates from nature. Thus,
it is nature itself that inspires these paintings. Natural elements,
patterns, textures and diagrams like streams, morning dew, bubbles,
shadows, water, mountains, fire, smoke, clouds, swirls of wind, stars,
mist, and a spectrum of colors all join forces. They symbolize that
everything is in constant flux and everyone sees something different in
nature that appeals to them.
Beauty is of the moment and subjective. We only see what we are attracted
to -- where we feel magnetism. This force is based on the flow of energy
from our past lives and karma, our mind-body system, our inborn energies,
and our needs and wishes. These factors influence the way we see and find
beauty and define what we need in order to become balanced. These
paintings are in harmony with the law of nature and become a reminder of
the inherent beauty within our souls.
"Heavenly Poem Art" is another original form of expression. I
combine multiple levels of space, several dimensions, different solar
systems, various planets, time, various energy forms, light spectrums,
frequencies, music, vibrations, mantras and mudras into one. These
paintings are like a new language that enlightened persons can learn and
benefit from. The specific patterns enhance meditation and visualization
and fit the purification needs and level of the individual. Each piece has
a different function and message. I create these paintings for those who
already have an understanding of the invisible flux and flow of universal
energies and law of nature. I paint to make others feel good and I feel
good doing it. 
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