TONG Yang-Tze is one of Taiwan’s most important modern-day artists. She started her study of calligraphy when she was just eight. Following her graduation from National Taiwan Normal University with a degree in fine arts, TONG Yang-Tze continued to deepen her artistic studies in the US. Following her return to Taiwan, she began experimenting with fusing Western theories of painting with the lines and strokes that are the backbone of Chinese calligraphy. TONG Yang-Tze is practically famous for her large-scale calligraphic pieces done in cursive script, with her work often described as vigorous, bold and unrestrained. The structure of her characters and their lay out reveal a uniquely modern interpretation and serve as the basis for a new calligraphic style.

A full-time artist for over 50 years, TONG Yang-Tze has held over 60 calligraphy exhibitions worldwide. In recent years, her focus has shifted to crossover exhibitions, using the medium of the calligraphic form and content to “re-introduce” the Chinese script to the public and highlighting its place in the modern world. TONG Yang-Tze’s bold crossover experiments look to bring to life the beauty of calligraphy in the internet age and to ensure that the artistic beauty of the Chinese script finds its way into modern day dialogues—thus continuing the contemporary brilliance of this ancient Eastern tradition.