11 March 2024 Beijing Symposium On Master Yun’s Fengshui Art Was a Resounding Success

“Gleaming Brilliance, Golden Splendour, and Exquisite Nobility”: Beijing Symposium On Master Yun’s Fengshui Art Was a Resounding Success

Unbeknownst to many, the renowned artist Master Yun Long Zi has held 17 major solo exhibitions around the world. Following his spectacular exhibitions at the Great Wall of China and Tokyo Calligraphy Exhibition in 2023, Master Yun held the Symposium On Master Yun’s Fengshui Art on 11 March 2024, coinciding with the traditional Chinese Dragon Head-Raising Day, in Beijing.

The significance of this Symposium On Master Yun’s Fengshui Art lies in its in-depth and multidimensional analysis of Master Yun’s fengshui art. It traced its origins and, amidst the collision of different cultural discourses, sparked a resonance and mutual encouragement in the art fields both within and outside China, from techniques to artistic concepts.

Distinguished guest, His Excellency Mr Alain Wong, the Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius to China, after admiring Master Yun Long Zi’s fengshui calligraphy, remarked, “I greatly admire Master Yun’s work. His calligraphy is a genius masterpiece that also unites the whole world. Like the spirit of Mauritius, although we are small, we are inclusive; just one of Master Yun’s works can be so captivating and suitable for all ages. I will surely talk about Master Yun’s art often.”

Subsequently, Secretary Xue Qiliang, former Director of the Office of the Central Propaganda Department and the first Chairman of the Graduate Student Union of Peking University, also stated, “Master Yun Long Zi is genuinely talented, and his works are urgently needed in this era. Master Yun’s works bring Chinese culture to the present and then to the whole world. Our Chinese values of benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom, and faith can all be found in Master Yun’s calligraphy. Perhaps, many have recognised the importance of cultural confidence, but Master Yun’s paintings truly achieve this.”

Regarding the artistic aspect of Master Yun Long Zi, China’s National First-Class Artist, Ambassador of China Cultural Cooperation of Silk Road Cities Alliance, member of the China Artists Association, China Calligraphers Association, and China Writers Association, Mr Li Mingquan shared, “Master Yun Long Zi has inherited the fine tradition of Chinese calligraphy, yet, considering the national conditions of Singapore and the aesthetics and fashionable life of modern people, he has ‘advanced with the times’ to create this new art form, without deviating from the orthodox. It is indeed like water with a source and a tree with roots, possessing strong vitality and high aesthetic value.”

Mr Li Mingquan continued, “Currently, there is a strange phenomenon of jianghu calligraphy in the domestic calligraphy scene, which advocates ugliness as beauty and arbitrarily changes the structure and layout of Chinese characters without any cultural and artistic content, sensationalising and shocking the public to attract attention, hastily seeking quick success, self-righteous, and even glorifying it as ‘innovation’. In fact, this is completely different from the true sense of innovation, leading calligraphy astray. In contrast, Master Yun’s calligraphy is based on the excellent national traditional culture as its foundation and is promoted. Master Yun is knowledgeable and treasures his learning, with a deep foundation in Chinese culture, integrating his understanding and perception of the world into calligraphy art creation, truly re-creating art. It is creating a form on the land of Singapore that is more suitable for growth and promotion, making it both form and spirit, full and vibrant.”

Master Yun Long Zi responded, “I believe art expresses life. Since my thinking incorporates both Chinese and Western languages and cultures, why not let them express themselves in my art as well?” And by comparing Ming dynasty Zheng He’s contributions to Southeast Asia with how Western colonisers treated indigenous peoples, he emphasised the superior features of Chinese culture: “Chinese culture is not only extremely inclusive but also a civilisation that blesses the world with its benevolence. Chinese culture is the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Therefore, when journalists from different countries interview me and ask where I am an artist from, I always respond: I am a Chinese artist from Singapore. I am a Chinese artist from Singapore.”

For this Symposium On Master Yun’s Fengshui Art, Master Yun specifically created 21 new calligraphy works themed around different birds, such as Building a Nest to Attract Phoenixes, A Peng’s Journey of Thousands of Miles, All Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix, and A Flock of Swans Playing in the Sea. Master Yun used oracle bone script and seal script, incorporated semi-cursive script, and infused new life appropriate for the new era, developing his consistently celebratory style, resulting in works that are dazzling in daylight and sparkling under fluorescent light, truly inspiring. It can be said: “All birds return to their nests, a multitude of sparrows pay homage to the phoenix!”

Vice President of the Henan Province Bird and Flower Painting Research Society, Vice Chairman of the Jiaozuo Fine Brushwork Research Society, Ms Zhang Lingli commented, “Master Yun Long Zi is a legendary figure. The first time I saw Master Yun’s work, I asked myself: Can paintings be done like this? Indeed, Master Yun’s art is unique. It breaks the boundaries of painting. A good art work can transcend specific forms, genres... This is very different from our traditional painting style.”

Ms Zhang Lingli also took the opportunity of this symposium to look back on Master Yun commissioning her to paint a portrait of Confucius, the Supreme Sage. During the painting process, Master Yun discussed the details of Confucius’ image with her multiple times. She gained insight into Master Yun’s unique understanding of Confucius and Confucianism and felt honoured to paint the portrait of Confucius for Master Yun, who is dedicated to passing down Chinese culture.

Subsequently, China’s National First-Class Artist, member of the China Artists Association, Deputy Head of National Chinese Painting Major Exhibition Committee, Vice President of the Central Party School Painting and Calligraphy Academy, Deputy Director of the Shanxi Creation Centre of the China Artists Association, Ms Tan Hongjing extended, “The first time I saw Master Yun Long Zi’s art work, it reminded me of the feeling I had when I first saw Picasso’s paintings: How could he paint like this? Looking at Master Yun’s work, it’s full of passion, reminding me of the feeling I had when I saw Van Gogh’s works: That vitality, bursting out of the frame!”

Ms Tan Hongjing continued, “As a professional painter, I can say, Master Yun’s works are... innovative, surprising, how he combines completely different painting elements together... it’s not easy.”

Master Yun Long Zi is the sixth-generation successor of a fengshui family, from a family of scholars, learning fine arts and calligraphy from a young age. He is the first Chinese to hold an exhibition at the UNESCO World Heritage Site La Pedrera-Casa Milà in Spain and the first person to hold a calligraphy exhibition at the Great Wall of China.

Master Yun’s fengshui art advocates “Celebrationism,” celebrating everything worth celebrating, anytime, anywhere. Day or night, victory or loss, surprises or disappointments, all are moments for celebration.

Then, at the Symposium On Master Yun’s Fengshui Art, member of the China Artists Association, Vice Chairman of the China Calligraphers and Painters Association, Vice Secretary-General of the China Women Painters Association, Executive Member of the Beijing Women’s Federation, Vice Chairman of the Beijing Traditional Chinese Painting Artists Association, member of the Heilongjiang Province Artists Association, art researcher at the Heilongjiang Province Academy of Painting (Art Gallery), National First-Class Artist, Deputy Dean of the China Tongze Painting Academy, Ms Zeng Yingchun said, “Before, I had seen Master Yun Long Zi’s art works, which were refreshing and had a kind of inexplicable infectivity. Today, after seeing Master Yun’s new calligraphy works, I have a few words: gleaming brilliance, golden splendour, and exquisite nobility. As a professional artist, many times, we dare not take too big a step, for fear of ‘stepping on a landmine’. Master Yun’s breakthroughs, unexpected... really have to learn from Master Yun.”

Ms Zeng Yingchun continued, “I paint freehand paintings. Many times, I have thought about how to let the various elements during the exhibition complement the freehand atmosphere and feeling of my works... but I have never been able to do it. Now, whether it’s the location of Master Yun’s exhibition, the lighting of the paintings, the frames, etc... what we want to do but can’t, Master Yun has achieved. We all have to learn from Master Yun.”

Master Yun’s fengshui paintings are masterpieces that inspire celebration, using real gold and silver as pigments to reflect true wealth and elegance. Master’s fengshui paintings are currently printed on two types of Laurent-Perrier champagne. Master Yun also innovated painting with champagne and used this method to create fengshui paintings. Master Yun has also been recognised for his contributions to the champagne industry, being inducted into “Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne” in 2018.

Master Yun’s breakthroughs in art have also been recognised by China Central Television (CCTV). In 2019, Master Yun was recognised as a “Chinese Pioneer” for his contributions to fengshui and fengshui art. His experiences and philosophy were also made into a personal documentary. At the same time, Master Yun also received the “Industry Leader Award”, “Achievement in Art Award”, and was bestowed the titles of “I Ching Gold Medal Master” and “Golden Lotus Chinese Ambassador.” In 2021, Master Yun was recognised as the founder of the origins of the following four: fengshui painting, fengshui calligraphy, fengshui jewellery, and fengshui art.

Contemporary State Gift Calligrapher, President of the Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Art Research Institute, Executive Chairman of the Asia-Pacific Cultural Committee, Honorary Chairman of the China National Economic Development Promotion Association, Chairman Gao Tengyue also mentioned at the seminar, “Master Yun’s art is very superb, achievements very transcendental.”

Then, Deputy Editor of the Chinese Artists Association, member of the China Calligraphers Association, member of the Central Government Organs Painting and Calligraphy Association, Senior Registered Teacher of the China Calligraphers Association, member of the Chinese Poetry Society, Visiting Professor at Hunan University of Technology, Shen Peng (Zheng Ju) stated, “Master Yun Long Zi’s calligraphy is an art with a lot of ‘chew’, a lot of taste.”

Following, disciple of the famous painter Fan Zeng, National First-Class Artist, member of the China Calligraphers Association, member of the Shanxi Province Artists Association, Mr Ye Jianbo surprisingly pointed out, “In the art world, we often mention and focus on ‘figurative, imaginative, abstract’; unexpectedly, Master Yun Long Zi’s works, besides these three images, ingeniously use thousands of colours, taking art to a higher level.”

In addition, Director Wei Dongyuan of the Strategic Research Institute of the Ministry of Science and Technology discovered a significant connection between material science and art after viewing Master Yun’s calligraphy works. For example, Master Yun’s use of acrylic paint and real gold. Such an innovative painting method, also discovered by us Chinese (Yun Long Zi), is Master Yun Long Zi’s contribution to all Chinese.

Director Rong Xiwu of the Urban Strategy Department of the National Development and Reform Commission’s Urban and Small Town Reform and Development Centre proposed: Fengshui is our science and culture, and suggested that Master Yun’s art should be produced on an industrial scale, thus spreading Master Yun’s art to a wider audience, also allowing Master Yun’s Celebrationism painting style to be more effectively promoted.

Other guests participating in this seminar included Minister Zhang Tianbao (former Vice Minister of Education, National Superintendent Advisor), Mr Xu Deshun (researcher at the National Commerce Ministry’s International Economic Research Institute), Mr Li Hao (Secretary-General/Deputy Director of the China High-tech Industrialisation Research Association’s Technology Achievement Transformation Collaboration Work Committee), Mr Wang Junfa (Executive Secretary of the Qilu Think Tank), Mr Kan Ying Loong (Executive Director of Lotus on Water), and Mr Charles Chen (Assistant to Master Yun Long Zi). Mr James Hu (renowned Singapore actor, fourth-generation successor of Ip Man’s Wing Chun Kung Fu) served as the host of this symposium.

Beijing Symposium On Master Yun’s Fengshui Art
11 March 2024

云大师获颁泰国皇室国王勋章致辞 | Master Yun's Speech on Receiving the Imperial Order of King of Thailand

尊敬的泰国国王及人民，尊敬的中国领导与人民，尊敬的来自全世界的朋友。
To Your Majesty, my respected Thai King and people, my respected Chinese leaders and people, my respected friends from all over the world.
Swasdee Krup.

今天我感到非常荣幸，能够来到泰国曼谷，获取：
2023东盟最具影响力企业，
2023东盟公益慈善人物，
以及泰国皇室国王的勋章。
I am very honored today, to come to Bangkok Thailand, to receive the special awards and decoration of the Thai King His Majesty:
2023 ASEAN Most Influential Enterprise,
2023 ASEAN Personage of Philanthropy,
Imperial Order of King of Thailand.

我虽然出生在马来西亚，现在是新加坡公民。泰国及泰国人民，在我心中有一个特殊的地位。正如中国，在我心中也有一个特殊的地位。
Although I was born in Malaysia, I am now a Singapore citizen. Thailand and Thai people, possess a special place in my heart. Just like China, also possesses a special place in my heart.

我出身在一个风水世家，家中好几代人是风水师。我三十岁出道，四十岁宣布退隐江湖。虽然我创立的云龙子旺财馆持续蓬勃发展，但我个人自四十岁开始深居简出，闭关修炼。
I was born in a family heritage of Feng Shui. Many generations of people in my family were Feng Shui Masters. I started my Feng Shui career at the age of thirty, and retired as an emeritus master at the age of forty. Although Lotus on Water, the institution I have established, continues to flourish and develop, but I started my secluded and meditative life since forty.

我修行的其中一个法门便是书法画画，将冥思里头所领受到的灵感及启发挥洒于纸上。
One of my methods of meditation is painting and calligraphy. I transfer the inspiration, revelation and enlightenment I have gotten from my meditation onto paper.

2017年我在新加坡开了第一场风水画展。似乎是天地应和，脚一步踏出去，路便开了。法国罗兰柏悦香槟主动赞助了我，柬埔寨的天娑王子愿意成为我的主宾。
2017, I held my first solo feng shui art exhibition in Singapore. It was as though the heaven and earth conspired in orchestration, the path opened as I marched my first step forward. The French Laurent-Perrier Champagne has since been my sponsor. His Royal Highness, Prince Tesso Sisowath of Cambodia agreed to be my guest of honor.

2018年，我在泰国曼谷开了一场风水画展，那是我走出新加坡国门，向海外出航的第一场风水画展。所以我的心中对泰国有一份特殊的感恩，特别的情感。
In the subsequent year 2018, I held a feng shui art exhibition in Bangkok Thailand. That was my first art exhibition out of my own country traveling towards the world. Thus, Thailand will always hold a highly esteemed position of gratitude and love in my heart.

2020年，全球经历疫情的肆虐。在这水深火热的情况，中国中央电视台邀请了我上万里長城展览了我的风水画作。中国的万里长城有三千五百年的历史，是世界七大奇观之首，我却是第一个上万里长城开画展的艺术家。我认为这是我这一生最最大的荣耀。所以中国于我，更有一份非比寻常的情深义重。
In year 2020, the world was tormented by the pandemic. At such a crucial period, I was invited by China Central Television to hold my Feng Shui Art Exhibition at the Great Wall of China. The Great Wall of China has a grand history of 3500 years, the greatest wonder of the world, and yet, I was given the privilege to hold my art exhibition there as an artist. It is the greatest honor I have received in my entire life. Thus China also has a special esteemed position in my heart.

我记得当年准备在泰国曼谷办画展之时，非常不幸的，泰国先王拉玛九世仙逝。泰国举国哀痛，全球震惊。我虽然不是泰国公民，可是对于泰国先王的种种善举，早有所闻。心中对于先王敬天爱民的神性人品，是敬虔地景仰而祟拜。
I remember when I was preparing for my Bangkok art exhibition in Bangkok, the late Thai King, His Majesty Rama the Ninth passed away. The world was shaken. And all the Thai people were deeply sadden. Although I am not Thai, I knew for ages, the many benevolent acts of His Majesty. I deeply respect with great admiration, the godly spirit and humane touches of his majesty the late King.

据我所知，当今泰王也十分热心公益慈善事业，特别是教育事业。有句话说，“于人以鱼不如于人以渔”。对于当今泰王的公益慈善的方式，我特别打从内心地认同。
I am also told, that the present Thai King, His Majesty Rama the Tenth, has always committed greatly and wisely, to acts of kindness, especially in the area of education. It is better to teach one how to fish than to give one a fish. I agree, with all respect and admiration, the methods of sowing kindness to the world, of His Majesty, the present Thai King.

今天，在中国领导的引荐之下，我又到了泰国来，十分荣幸地获颁泰王特殊的“公益慈善”奖。我必须说，接受此奖，我自认“不夠资格”。我更愿意以学子虚心请教的心态，借此奖激励并提醒自己，向两任泰王的祟高人格学习。
And today, through the recommendation of Chinese leaders, I have arrived again to Thailand, to receive the special Awards and decoration from His Majesty. I must say I feel undeserving. And that I should, with humility of an ernest learner, take this opportunity of the awarded decoration, to inspire and constantly remind myself, to learn and emulate the godly benevolent personality of Their Majesties.

我们不但赏识社会中高生产力的人，也得给于社会中没有生产力或低生产力的人提升的机会，特别是学习及教育的机会，让他们也能夠为世界作出正面的影响与贡献。
We give recognition and reward not just towards the members of the society who are highly productive, but also opportunities towards those in the society who are incapable of productivity so that they may rise to be capable of giving positive contributions and influence to the world.

尊敬的泰国国王与人民，尊敬的中国领导与人民，尊敬的来自全球的朋友们，感谢您给于的机会，我向您学习来了。
To the highly respected Thai King Your Majesty and the Thai people, to the respected Chinese leaders and the people, to the friends from all over the world, thank you for this precious moment and opportunity. I am here to humbly learn from you.

——云龙子大师，2023年4月9号，于泰国曼谷，"一带一路“东盟工商领袖峰会
Master Yun Long Zi, 9th April 2023, at Bangkok Thailand, The Belt and Road ASEAN Business Leaders Summit

Master Yun Fengshui Painting - The Gown of Prosperity 《富贵的长袍》

When I stepped into Lotus on Water Gallery initially (March 2020 - how time flies), I did not know apart from all the jadeite and precious treasures, Master Yun was already famed globally for his paintings. 

If you think of paintings coming from a Chinese man can only consist of black, white and red (the typical colors used in traditional oriental paintings for mountain, water, little huts, cranes, eagles etc), I invite you to come down to Lotus on Water Gallery, join me and witness yourself how Master Yun has create a new horizon for Chinese paintings. On top of that, each and every of Master Yun's paintings is unique (no 2 pieces are the same) and contain Fengshui elements through the expensive and authentic materials Master Yun use in all his paintings.

There are many customers who have prospered after bringing the painting home and come back for 2nd, 3rd and even 4th! It's your turn to prosper too!

Today, I am going to introduce to you this painting of peacock that calls out to me, without me looking at the title of it (Well, I would love to snatch this up but I already have chosen another painting. So, my loss is definitely your gain).

The Gown of Prosperity

Let us take a closer look at this painting - can you tell where is the peacock's head?

The head of peacock is the gold portion near top right

From my own perspective, golden peonies are at the top left corner and the peacock has graciously turned its head around to have a look at the wealth and achievement he has accumulated over the years on his "gown" and perhaps, feels amazed by his own transformation and success. 

We all know how important it is for the male peacocks to spread his feathers in upright position to attract the female peacocks and at the same time, frighten the enemies off with his "thousand eyes" on his gorgeous feathers. Now, the peacock in this painting gives me a feeling that he is graceful, calm and confident. He does not need to show off his success and beauty because he knows deep inside him that he already has it all and as long as he wants, he just need to turn his head back to appreciate his own achievement. He does not need to concern how he looks in front of others because he knows everyone else is looking upon him and wishes that they will one day be like him. 

Don't you want to be like this peacock, standing at the peak of your life, calm and confident, looking back casually at your own achievement and glory?

I can sense that you nodding in silence and staring at the painting. Well, I have more reasons for you to stare even further. Master Yun's paintings come with 3 mind-blowing looks - one that you already see above i.e. the normal day-light look. Can you guess the other 2 looks?

The Gown of Prosperity under UV lighting

Yes, you have just stepped into the galaxy with Master Yun's painting. Under UV lighting, it appears like all the planets in the galaxy are gathering towards the top direction, reflecting all the prosperity spread across the entire galaxy is flowing towards you in this painting! Isn't this exciting?!

The final look of this painting is the after-effect after the UV lighting is being switched off. You will most likely see this effect after you finish your day by staring at the painting , decide to head to bed and turn off the UV lamp.

The Gown of Prosperity After UV Lighting

The coolest thing is because of the colors of UV paint Master Yun uses on this painting (and many of Master Yun's other masterpieces), the UV effect on the painting lingers on and presents this special look! I am not sure why, but this look gives me the vibe that the collector of this painting will definitely be showered by prosperity and goodness from the above. I see that treasures are pouring from the sky in my perspective.

Now, back to the beginning of this article where I mention about the expensive and authentic materials being used in this painting. I will share a little bit over here for your information:

• 24k gold
• Real Silver
• Champagne
• Master Yun's seals and many more...

This painting has been exhibited in Bangkok and also featured in "Art Beyond Museum" series at Punjab Grill, Singapore.

If there is one thing you must do for yourself, make an appointment with Cola from Lotus at 8137 8024 to view the painting in real life!

-- Ashley

云大师风水画之《几笔才华》

        每每徘徊在云龙子旺财馆，总是会被大师的画带入到沉思中，每一幅画都有它自己意境，每一次沉思都是精神上的升华。

《几笔才华》

       初识这幅画，映入眼帘的是一只金色翎羽的孔雀，这不禁让我想起一首诗：“芳情雀艳若翠仙,飞凤玉凰下凡来” 意思是说，若把群芳和艳丽的雀比作是仙，那么孔雀就是下凡的凤凰，它的美真的让人美不胜收。

        众所周知，可以开屏的孔雀都是雄性的，每当他张开的羽毛都会见他抬高它的头，仿佛是天之骄子，他的气势他的美吸引着周围的一切， 当我看到这幅画，一飞冲天的字眼进入脑海，它预示着拥有它的人会像这只孔雀一样有着磅礴的气势，夺目的光彩，一飞冲天成为人中龙凤- 可以说是Attractive

        再仔细端详这幅画又感觉它像一大串的葡萄，满满的收获，满满的成就，代表一家人的生活一直富足下去，葡萄也代表多子多福，寓意着人丁兴旺 – 我们可以说是 Harvest。

        黑暗中，在UV灯的作用下，我感觉看到了整个星河，星，万物之精、发光的天体，光亮耀眼、多而繁盛，这也是为什么是歌星，明星，影星，所以有明亮、美丽、耀眼、出众之义；河，河流统称，寓意太平、浩大、壮阔之义。那一刻我希望自己成为黑暗中最闪亮的星，我可以有拥有无穷无尽的能量去 领导自己的人生– 我们亦可以说energetic。

        有人说这个人很有才华很聪明很有潜力，可是千里马还需要有伯乐，更何况你是苍穹里繁星中的一点，你需要能量让自己更加闪耀更加夺目,因此更多的好运更多的贵人就会迎面而来。

-- Doreen Hou