“Step into the realm of the ‘One Heart 一心’ solo exhibition, where the soulful essence of Chinese calligraphy intertwines with the captivating allure of black and white art.

Immerse yourself in my River-strokes series, with each artwork carrying deep, soulful meaning waiting to be discovered. Welcome to an experience that speaks to the heart and soul.” -Jameson Yap 彥晨

Trained by his emigrant grandfather who arrived in Malaysia in the 1940s, Jameson Yap learned the artform under his tutelage and influence by practicing on newspapers to perfect his stroke and calligraphic sensibility.

Despite familial opposition, JY’s grandfather, born into a scholar lineage, had ventured to Malaysia seeking a new horizon. Fiercely traditional, JY’s grandfather had preserved Chinese cultural practices for his offspring in Malaysia.

Fast forward 30 years of calligraphy practice with his spirited and determined grandfather has led to the invention of JY’s singularly unique style, inspired by the flow of water in a river. He calls this form the River Stroke [流書]

His endeavor is to show that calligraphy can be a creative, communicative, and emotionally expressive art form as opposed to purely placing emphasis on the style of writing. Through flow, gesture, and emotion he hopes to express the distinctive style and influences of a Malaysian upbringing through his art.

This round, Jameson Yap invites you to immerse yourself in his “One Heart” series. Explore the nuances of emotions amid the interplay of black, white, light, and darkness. Wander in each character that is channeled through his signature River Strokes and bask yourself in the strength and beauty of the flow.

Keep calm, observe, and appreciate.

JY 葉彥晨書法底蘊師承於1940年南下來到馬來西亞的公公。公公出生於書香門第，寫得一手好字，當年決定來到南洋創業時雖遭家人的反對，但在他堅持之下，不僅來到馬來西亞開枝散葉，更重要的是他也讓出生於南洋的整個家族保留中華文化，期待孩子們遵循傳統道德規範、練習中文與客家話。當時，面對外界的反華情緒并沒讓他退縮，他因此而更堅定。

公公勇敢無畏的精神，讓出生於80年代的JY 葉彥晨深感欽佩，尊敬之心油然而生。在公公的教誨之下，他沉浸在筆墨揮毫中，埋首在書法世界裡，專注練習，從中培養高度藝術修養。

生活在馬來西亞，在中華文化熏陶與這多元文化社會的交融之下，讓JY葉彥晨激發了無盡的藝術創作力。他透過一筆一畫述説心裡故事，將古代智慧與當代風格融爲一體。走在這學習書法30年的時間軸裡，他的藝術風格成爲傳統與創新之間的橋梁，造就了獨有的風格。他以河流中的流水為靈感，自創「流書」River Stroke，繼續讓「流書」創作風格與世界對話。

藝術作品無遠弗屆，JY 葉彥晨希望實現一種創造性、交流性和體現情感表達的藝術形式；他冀望通過流動的情感讓作品與欣賞者產生共鳴，藉由書法藝術讓不同國界的人士看到來自馬來西亞獨特的書法藝術風格。

此次，JY葉彥晨邀您沉浸在主題爲「一心」的系列裡，感受筆墨流動的力與美。

赴一場藝術之邀，在黑與白、亮與暗之間一心好好地探索情感的流動，讓視覺與心靈相互對話。

𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓［一心］𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐚𝐩 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 彥晨個展
Venue: eslite spectrum KL
Duration: Today - 1st quarter of 2024