Bryan Mulvihill
Bryan's 'Calligraffiti' pays homage to the 'cut-up' and 'permutation' processes passed on by Brion Gysin, who, along with William Burroughs, explored these techniques as a method to free the word, into an open state of visual association. With Brion's encouragement, Bryan applied permutations to Zen Koan, expressions of enlightened states of mind. Offering an open-ended visual system, rather than a specific idea or reference point, it is intended to inspire creative participation of the viewer. These 'Calligraffiti' employ numerous languages and writing systems. Through a process of repetitive patterning, they stimulate the visual cortex, while at the same time remaining free of specific naming. The goals of permutation and Zen art are similar: to free the mind from preconceived ideas into a state of open awareness. Calligraffiti may look abstract but is in fact loaded with meaning and context.
Video Link of Chaji Exhibition at Sun Yat Sen Chinese Gardens Vancouver
Sitting Quietly listening to the Wind in the Pines/Times
Inks on hand spun Khadi cotton Dhoti
Sitting Quietly listening to the Wind in the Pines/Times
Inks on hand spun Khadi cotton Dhoti
Dream: illusion, on Japanese hand made paper
Shin; Heart / Mind, Permutation, inks on handmade paper, 28 X 56 inches