Calligraphy Demonstration with Mr. Shi Kai

Chinese calligraphy was done with various-sized brushes and black ink on rice paper. It is considered one of the highest forms of art in Eastern Asia. Mr. ShiKai will explain why calligraphy was invited and demonstrate one or two styles of Chinese calligraphy. The content of the calligraphy can be directly associated with the title; for example, write “To Live” or a related theme in the calligraphy format.

NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.