Oil & Acrylic on canvas. 2020
Calvin C.H Teng © All rights reserved.
As a Taiwan native, Calvin started as a self-taught painter in realism.For Calvin, life has always been exploring deep into the vast unknown.
Throughout his artistic career, he has ventured into the fields of folk song singer and songwriter, author, to managing his own restaurant.
Calvin has also respectfully dedicated 30 years perfecting his craft in children’s theater as a director, playwright, and actor.
During his travels in 1995, Calvin was fortunate to encounter a master painter from During his travels in 1995, Calvin was fortunate to meet a master painter from Singapore.
Under his guidance, Calvin found his love and passion for abstract painting, a world he was previously unacquainted with.
“Leaving it blank, being magnanimous, enjoying the abundance and
Fullness of life. Fullness of life.
Leaving blanks in life, where boundless possibilities thrive.”
Oil & Acrylic on canvas. 2016
Calvin C.H Teng © All rights reserved.
In time, Calvin ultimately shifted his paradigm from composing realism to abstract.
Each painting imbues elements from all realms Calvin has walked upon through his life journey.
The audience is drawn in by wandering thoughts as each composition emotionally unites them with grace, purifying, and rejuvenating the soul.
Calvin has concluded art is an entity that propels him onward, allowing him to pursue peace of mind.
Oil & Acrylic on canvas. 2017
Calvin C.H Teng © All rights reserved.
“Leaving it blank, the virtual and the real intertwining and complementing each other, portraying the images of the non-existent.
Leaving it blank, seeing white as black, the aura of the work is simple yet sophisticated.
Leaving it blank, depicting the lavishness and the desolateness, conveying less is more.
Leaving it blank, being magnanimous, enjoying the abundance and Fullness of life. Fullness of life.
Leaving blanks in life, where boundless possibilities thrive.”
