Elite Magazine January-February 2021

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新年養生 冬季護膚 迎春佈置 中式設計

The 24 Solar Terms 天地蘊理節候藏 動靜萬物年歲惜

JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2021

Up We Soar, an Award-Winning Animated Documentary 綻於黑暗的光亮—— 獲獎動畫電影《扶搖直上》特輯

The Virtue of the Brush in a Time of Chaos 中國藝術家劉錫銅的書法之道

Living Your Inner Poet: Hufeng Courtyard Villa 咫尺之內造乾坤 江南水鄉新中式別墅

Love Is in the Air The Must-Haves and Engagement-Party Outfit Ideas January-February 2021 $6.99

ISSUE 48

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N E W YO R K • G R E E N W I C H • PA L M D E S E R T • S O U T H C OA S T P L A Z A • L A S V E G A S • H O U S T O N • M I A M I

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Editor’ s Note 序

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Editor’ s Pick: Vibrant New Year

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The Must-Haves and Engagement-Party Outfit Ideas for Spring 2021 2021早春必備優雅派對服飾

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Winter Boosts For The Skin

編輯精選：漾活新春

冬日護膚指南

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Beauty: New Launches 美妝新品推薦

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Winter Delights 冬日香氛首選

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The 24 Solar Terms: Rhythms of Heaven, Earth, and All Beings 天地蘊理節候藏 動靜萬物年歲惜

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Straying From the Straight and Narrow Path: The Disobedient Prophet 先知背離神訓 神人一念之差

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Finding Courage to Withstand Evil: Up We Soar, an Award-Winning Animated Documentary 綻於黑暗的光亮——獲獎動畫電影《扶搖直上》

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The Virtue of the Brush in a Time of Chaos 揮毫見真章——中國藝術家劉錫銅的書法之道

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Healthy Traditional Chinese Dishes for the New Year 過年美味養生方

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A Reflective Journey: Sky Oasis Flat in Macau 無為的精神之旅「金峰 · 名匯」公寓

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Living Your Inner Poet: Hufeng Courtyard Villa

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Cherished Reunions

咫尺之內造乾坤 江南水鄉新中式別墅

COVER

Photographer: Ronald Ji Stylist: Marisa Ellison Model: Liliya Kalkamanova Makeup and Hair Stylist: Wendy Lin Full Look and Bag by Alexander Mcqueen

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Winter’ s Last Dance 享受閒散冬季

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Cultivated Glamour with Artist Soul: 75 Kenmare 鋒芒內斂 諾利塔空中盛宴

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堅守 走過了失序的一年，世界的動盪尚未消停，日子似乎不再是年復一 年，「 如昔 」成了想望，我們該以何種心情來迎接嶄新的一年呢？ 2月，華人最盛大的節慶——中國新年——即將到來，趁此除舊布 新，好好告別過去的一年。 新的一年開始，我們又將重新度過四季。日升月落，星移斗轉，天 地萬物的巧妙變化，帶我們領略大自然最本真的模樣，本期特別收 錄「 二十四節氣 」主題文章，和各位一同感受節氣生活，看見天地間 最純粹時序風貌。 「 亂極當治 」，在世間眾多的亂象之中，要如何找回秩序？且聽著名 書法家劉錫銅談其在亂世之中，對書法藝術創作的體會。他曾因信 仰遭受迫害，重獲自由後，他修行自我，潛心創作，用筆墨寫出能 夠觸及心靈的作品。 甫 在 洛 杉 磯 動 畫 節（Los Angeles Animation Festival） 獲 得 2020年最佳長片獎的動畫電影《扶搖直上》，以紀錄片的形式帶給 觀眾一段特別的故事，將灰暗的現實經歷，轉換成一種向上的溫柔 力量。本期專訪了該片導演馬琰，聽他談製片過程的種種與故事背 後的獨特寓意。

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Vibrant New Year

or Her

SHANGHAI TANG, CHINOISERIE JACQUARD QIPAO DRESS, $574, FARFETCH.COM

經典、饒富活力的紅色，最適合迎接新 春的到來。除了豔麗的紅色系，也可選 擇沉穩 的深色長 旗袍，其獨有的開襟 設計與剪裁，修飾身形，天鵝絨的質地 更顯典雅大氣。再搭配一些精緻的皮革 單品不僅能妝點自己，還能來好運，為 新的一年添一道祝語。

SHEN YUN SHOP, RUYI NECKLACE, $120, SHENYUNSHOP.COM

Bold and vibrant, red is a classic color to wear when celebrating the new year. If you’re looking for something unique, consider a dark velvet cheongsam. The plush fabric radiates luxury and is perfect for winter. Enhance the look with some exquisite leather items or elegant accessories that pay homage to Chinese culture.

SHEN YUN SHOP, LANTERN GRACE EARRINGS, $60, SHENYUNSHOP.COM JIMMY CHOO, EXCLUSIVE TO MYTHERESA, SACORA 100 BROCADE SANDALS, $950, MYTHERESA.COM

VALENTINO, VALENTINO GARAVANI 03 ROSE EDITION ATELIER SMALL LEATHER SHOULDER BAG, $2,900, NET-A-PORTER.COM

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PHOTOS BY NET-A-PORTER, FARFETCH, MYTHERESA, SHEN YUN SHOP, PIAGET AND BERGDORFGOODMAN.

製品，或充滿寓意的中國風首飾，這些

SALONI, TARO VELVET MIDI DRESS, $804, NET-A-PORTER.COM

PIAGET, POSSESSION OPEN BANGLE BRACELET, $14,900, PIAGET.COM

SILVIA FURMANOVICH, MOCKINGBIRD MARQUETRY JEWELRY BOX, $3,500, MODAOPERANDI.COM

GUCCI, HORSEBIT LEATHER GLOVES, $630, MYTHERESA.COM

SERAPIAN, VILLA MINI COLOR-BLOCK LEATHER TOTE, $2,200, NET-A-PORTER.COM JAY STRONGWATER, ORCHID MINI VASE, $195, BERGDORFGOODMAN.COM

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EDITOR’S PICK

F

Vibrant New Year

or Him

在新年穿上風格內斂、沉穩的唐裝，搭 配 大 氣的金 色系袖釦、領帶等作為點 綴，既添喜氣，又不過於華麗。男士必

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN, LOGO LEATHER BELT, $450, MATCHESFASHION.COM

備 的皮革飾用品，則可特別 選 擇 一些 黑、棕等保守以外的色系，為新的一年 注入有別以往活力。 Appear effortlessly put together at any

PIAGET, ALTIPLANO WATCH IN CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL, $67,500, PIAGET.COM

New Year’s event with a handsome and polished Tang suit jacket. Add gold cufflinks and an intricately patterned tie to stand out while still looking sophisticated. When it comes to leather brown or black. For another option that is both distinctive and masculine, consider a deep ox red.

GUCCI, BRIXTON WEBBING-TRIMMED HORSEBIT COLLAPSIBLE-HEEL LEATHER LOAFERS, $730, MRPORTER.COM

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KINGSMAN, DEAKIN & FRANCIS ENGRAVED GOLD-PLATED CUFFLINKS, $215, MRPORTER.COM

PHOTOS BY BACCARAT, MRPORTER, FARFETCH, MATCHESFASHION, SHEN YUN SHOP, JAY STRONGWATER AND PIAGET.

SHANGHAI TANG, TANG VELVET JACKET, $1,087, FARFETCH.COM

products, you can skip the traditional

KINGSMAN, SMYTHSON PANAMA CROSS-GRAIN LEATHER NOTEBOOK, $60, MRPORTER.COM SHEN YUN SHOP, THE HEROIC LU ZHISHEN TIE, $120, SHENYUNSHOP.COM

SHANGHAI TANG, BAMBOO-JACQUARD TANG JACKET, $638, FARFETCH.COM

ELEVENTY, RIBBED CASHMERE BEANIE, $134, FARFETCH.COM

JAY STRONGWATER, FOO DOG FIGURINES, $4,600, JAYSTRONGWATER.COM

LONDON SOCK CO., SIX-PACK RIBBED STRETCH COTTON-BLEND SOCKS, $80, MRPORTER.COM

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ELITE FASHION

The Must-Haves and

Engagement-Party Outfit Ideas for Spring 2021

Good clothing is a passport for happiness.”

—Yves Saint Laurent 「 好的服裝是通向幸福的通行證。」 ——伊夫·聖·羅蘭

Photographer: Ronald Ji Stylist: Marisa Ellison Model: Liliya Kalkamanova Makeup and Hair Stylist: Wendy Lin Location: Penthouse B at 75 Kenmare, New York City (Courtesy of Fredrik Eklund and John Gomes of Douglas Elliman)

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DRESS AND FLATS BY VALENTINO EARRINGS BY GRACE LEE

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DRESS BY GABRIELA HEARST RINGS BY GRACE LEE FLATS (NOT SHOWN) BY VALENTINO

DRESS AND HANDBAG

BY DOLCE & GABBANA TIGHTS BY FALKE

NECKLACE BY BEA BONGIASCA TOP AND PANTS BY ROSETTA GETTY FLATS (NOT SHOWN) BY VALENTINO

HEADBAND BY MARC JACOBS CAPE, HEELS, AND HANDBAG

BY DOLCE & GABBANA TIGHTS BY FALKE

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TOP AND PANTS BY BRANDON MAXWELL HEELS (NOT SHOWN) BY MANOLO BLAHNIK EARRINGS AND RINGS BY GRACE LEE

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TRENCH COAT, TOP, PANTS AND BELT BY ALBERTA FERRETTI BODYSUIT BY FLEUR DU MAL PUMPS BY MANOLO BLAHNIK

ELITE BEAUTY

WINTER BOOSTS FOR THE SKIN

By Pia-Maria Norris

Anti-Aging Dr. Sebagh Give your skin the perfect boost with these fabulous anti-aging gems from celebrity doctor Jean-Louis Sebagh.

Supreme Day Cream (£45), Supreme Night Secret (£195),Supreme Maintenance Youth Serum 30mL (£125) (drsebagh.com)

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Intense Hydration Sisley Paris - Hydra-Global Serum Provides intense and continuous anti-aging hydration. ($275, sisley-paris.com) Sisley Paris - Hydra Global The cream-gel textured formula delivers intensive hydrating and anti-aging benefits. ($260, sisley-paris.com)

Skin Brightening VI Derm Beauty - Vitamin C Brightening Concentrate Promotes a brighter, even skin tone while diminishing the appearance of dark spots. ($88, vipeel.com) VI Derm Beauty - Skin Lightening Complex 2% Hydroquinone Reduces pigmentation and skin redness in as little as two weeks. ($90, vipeel.com) VI Derm Beauty - Retinol Age-Defying Moisturizer Fades skin discoloration and helps resurface the skin by combining retinol, azelaic acid, and 10% glycolic acid for optional skin complexion. ($104, vipeel.com) │21

Natural Delights Julisis Offers powerful formulas with biobotanically grown medicinal healing plants.

Silver Wash Night ($95): Gently cleanses without drying.

Silver Cistus Toner Night ($90): Balances, clears, and detoxifies.

Gold Elexir Day ($295): Deeply moisturizes and revitalizes. (julisis.com) Scentuals - Anti-Aging Facial Cream Promotes cellular renewal and longlasting hydration. ($45.98, price may vary, scentuals.com)

byCestiny Founded by writer Cestiny Beuerlein, this amazing organic brand specializes in organic skin and hair care. For optimum freshness, all products are created by hand in small batches by Cestiny herself.

Processing time is about two weeks, depending on the customization.

Organic Bar Soap ($8.49): Comes in different fabulous and fun shapes, featured here in a lovely butterfly.

Organic Manuka Honey Mask ($35.49): Nourishes and heals.

Organic Rose & Eucalyptus Toner ($10.49): Balances and energizes.

Organic Cherry Cinnamon Lip Gloss ($5.49): Nourishes and adds a hint of color. (bycestiny.com)

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Repechage - Hydra Dew Pure Oil Softens and soothes even the driest, most compromised skin. ($130, repechage.com)

Skin Authority - Beauty Infusion Probiotics for Clarifying

Repechage - Hydra Dew Pure Elixir Balm (NEW)

Helps increase clarity, balance pH, and combat dry patches, inflammation, irritations, and breakouts.

Moisturizes and softens extra dry, compromised areas.

($49, skinauthority.com)

($75, repechage.com)

Scentuals - Vitamin C Facial Serum This fabulous gem brightens, hydrates, and protects the skin. ($34.99, price may vary, scentuals.com) Scentuals - Rose Facial Mist Balances and helps heal and repair damaged skin. ($23.33, price may vary, scentuals.com)

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For Daily Sun Protection

Clé de Peau - UV Protective Cream SPF 50+

TIZO - Sheer Botanicals Body & Face Sunscreen SPF 45

TIZO - SheerFoam Body & Face Sunscreen SPF 30

The weightless, illuminating formula offers fabulous daily UVA/ UVB protection.

Provides safe, non-irritating sun protection and a nontinted dewy finish.

($135, cledepeaubeaute.com)

($41.99, tizoskin.com)

The unique mousse formulation offers sheer, safe, and weightless protection in a non-tinted dewy finish. ($41.99, tizoskin.com)

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ELITE BEAUTY

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EW LAUNCHES

By Pia-Maria Norris

Gucci - The Alchemist’s Garden 3-Piece Hand Cream Set

Gucci - Rouge À Lèvres Lunaison Glitter Lipstick (302, 402)

Offers moisturizing hand creams perfumed with the fragrances Winter’s Spring, A Song for the Rose, and Virgin Violet.

In a rich and creamy texture, these two fabulous lipsticks deliver vivid and vibrant color with an iridescent pearls coat and glitter for a multi-dimensional sparkle.

($220, saksfifthavenue.com)

($46, sephora.com) │25

La Prairie - Platinum Rare HauteRejuvenation Cream

StriVectin - Wrinkle Recode Moisture Rich Barrier Cream

StriVectin - Lactic Acid Nightly Retexturizing Serum

This rich cream refines skin texture, diminishes fine lines and wrinkles, and improves elasticity.

Visibly diminishes fine lines and deep wrinkles and reduces the look of redness for even-toned, radiant skin.

Improves skin texture and luminosity for an even-toned, glowing complexion.

($985–$1525, laprairie.com)

($119, strivectin.com)

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La Prairie - Platinum Rare HauteRejuvenation Eye Cream

StriVectin - Brightening Essence

Reduces fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes and helps maintain the skin's firmness. ($985, laprairie.com)

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Hydrates, brightens and preps for an even-toned, radiant skin and dewy glow. ($90, strivectin.com)

Repechage - Hydra Dew Pure Facial Essence Mist

Repechage - Hydra Dew Pure Facial Moisturizer

Repechage - Hydra Dew Pure Night Cream

Provides powerful, instant hydration and skin glow.

Envelops the skin in rich moisture and delivers a radiant and instantly dewy complexion.

Diminishes fine lines and wrinkles and helps restore the skin’s natural moisture barrier.

($70, repechage.com)

($65, repechage.com)

($70, repechage.com)

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ELITE BEAUTY

WINTER DELIGHTS

By Pia-Maria Norris

Marc Jacobs - Daisy Spring EDT

Marc Jacobs - Perfect Marc Jacobs EDP

A fresh, elegant scent in notes of green cardamom, pink rosebuds, and rosewood.

A warm floral scent in key notes of daffodil, almond milk, and cashmeran.

($86, macys.com)

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($30–$128, macys.com)

Valmont - Mica D'Oro An enticing and addictive scent in notes of rum, Chantilly, and vanilla. ($540 for 100 mL, lamaisonvalmont.com)

Gucci - Flora Limited Edition Gorgeous Gardenia EDT

Calvin Klein - Eternity Cologne for Men EDT

A feminine and sensual scent in key notes of red berries, pear, and white gardenia.

A spicy, earthy cologne in key notes of lentisk, bourbon geranium, moss, woods, spice, and ginger.

($80–$110, gucci.com, sephora.com)

($66–$105, macys.com) Hugo Boss - Bottled Eau de Parfum

Burberry - Her London Dream EDP A modern romantic scent in notes of lemon, ginger, peony, rose accord, and musk. ($97–$124, macys.com)

A refined scent for him in notes of apple, bergamot, black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, vetiver, and musk. ($78–$132, macys.com)

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ELITE CULTURE

The 24 Solar Terms: Rhythms of Heaven, Earth, and All Beings 天地蘊理節候藏 動靜萬物年歲惜 English by Anne Chan and Brett Chudá | Chinese by Cora Wang Pictures courtesy of The National Palace Museum

T

he four seasons tell us where we are in the story of our year, but did you know that within each one, there are six miniseasons that last 15 days each? At least as far back as 139 B.C., sages in China recorded a seasonal change each year beginning around February 4 and called it Spring Commences.

This season is followed by Spring Showers, Insects Awaken, Spring Equinox, Bright and Clear, and Grain Rain. Summer, fall, and winter dance their intricate steps, too, which we’ll explore in this article, for a total of 24 solar terms. Each term is divided into three notable periods or pentads, of which there are 72.

This ancient and sophisticated calculation of Earth’s circuit holds so much wisdom that Asian people who have long moved away from agricultural lifestyles still use it to optimize their diet and health and to mark important milestones. UNESCO’s Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage includes the ancient Chinese understanding of seasonal rhythms. No matter how modernized we become, our bodies will

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有了日月，我們知道白晝與黑夜；有了四季，我們能感知 年復一年。有了二十四節氣，在循環往復的歲月裡，我們 方知如何活出生活的韻味。 當我們攤開新一年的行事曆，乍看嶄新而空白，實 則不然——明白歲時的運行，就能發現天地的規律變化， 已然構築了一幅從年初至年末的精采長卷，卷中有豐富的 風俗節慶、鮮明的四季色彩，能感受溫度與水氣，萬物動 靜生殺之間的巧妙變化⋯⋯若能細察生活周遭的一切， 便能以天地為師，受用無窮。 一年之中，循序變化的不只是天候，還有物候等，從 花草植栽，到蟲鳥走獸，在二十四節氣中，各有其特色。 何為二十四節氣？ 中國二十四節氣已有上千年歷史，體現了古代發達的天文 科學。二十四節氣的概念，到秦漢時期臻於完備。西漢時 期淮南王劉安以及門下賓客合著的《淮南子》天文訓中， 以北斗星斗柄的指向來核定二十四個節氣，謂： 「 日行一 Right page: 清 張若靄 畫墨妙珠林 冊 Zhang Ruoai, Qing Dynasty, A Grove in Four Seasons. In the pictures, the seasons are identified by the names for the first solar terms of each season: Spring Commences, Summer Commences, Autumn Commences, and Winter Commences.

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always be subconsciously in tune (or painfully out of tune) with the year’s inescapable rhythms. Knowing the 24 solar terms can give us insight into what to expect next and what simple choices can help put us in step with nature.

The classic four seasons are only the beginning.

The solar terms were first recorded in the book Huainan Zi, they are evenly marked on the ecliptic in segments of 15 degrees. The description of the four seasons below is from Wu Cheng’s A Collective Interpretation of the 72 Pentads, a work from the Yuan Dynasty (A.D. 1271–1368).

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度，十五日為一節，以生二十四時之變 」，節氣是依黃 道運行度數而制定。這是最初於文獻中得知「 二十四節 氣 」之名。而後在中國歷史上最重要的一部天文學著作 《太初曆》中，始確立二十四節氣，將之詳列於冊。 大抵來說，黃道運行十五度為一節，故一個節氣長 約為十五日左右。此外，一節氣內再細分為「 三候 」， 因此一 年 共 有七十二候。二十四節 氣 還 對應了天 干地 支、陰陽五行，甚至是十二平均律（ 音律）等，又與萬 物生長與農稼之事息息相關，因此，時令飲食養生也與 二十四節氣相呼應。 中國古籍記載關於二十四節氣的種種，是以古代文 明富庶的華夏黃河地區作為觀測對象。然而，在代代流 傳下，儘管有地區差異，亞太各國也都以此為基準，觀

SPRING: THE PREFACE “Lichun” (Spring Commences) is the first solar term of a year. Its three pentads depict the subtlety of nature awakening: The mild breeze thaws the river, fish swim upward to the surface, and insects come

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察當地的氣候生態變化。二十四節氣的生活智慧，被運 用在生活中各領域，時至今日，即便是遠在西洋的華人 移民，亦離不開這淵遠流長的節氣習俗。 一年之中有四季，月份依序又分孟、仲、季，每一 個季節中，還有六個節氣，共二十四節氣，可細察其循

清 董誥 畫二十四番花信風圖 冊 Dong Gao, Qing Dynasty, The 24 Wind Messengers for Blossoms. In Jingzhe (Insects Awaken), the peaches begin to blossom; in Qingming (Bright and Clear), the paulownia starts to flower. When the sun travels from the term “Xiaohan” (Moderate Cold) to “Guyu” (Grain Rain), there are 24 pentads during which 24 kinds of flowers will bloom.

out from hibernation. “Yushui “(Spring Showers) ensues; the ice melts, and the air becomes moist when raindrops fall. Otters hunt fish that swim upstream, wild geese migrate back to their northern homes, and seeds begin to sprout.

The Lantern Festival falls during this solar term.

The first night of the year with a full moon marks the return of spring. “Jingzhe” (Insects Awaken) is the third solar term; peaches begin to blossom, orioles chirp, and caterpillars become butterf lies.

In traditional Chinese culture, spring is the time when the earth showers her benevolence on all living beings.

On “Chunfen” (Spring Equinox), there are equal per iods of daylight and dark ness across both hemispheres. In the days to come, the Northern Hemisphere will have longer daylight hours and more moisture. Throughout three pentads, swallows arrive

序漸進。據元朝吳澄所著的《月令七十二候集解》，可於 自然生活中觀察到以下現象： 春之序 「 立春」，為一 年節 氣 之首，春 氣 始至，四 時之 開 端， 故名為立春。立春三候，依序為東風解凍，蟄蟲始振， 魚兒開始往 結冰的水面游動； 「 雨水 」，冰雪漸融，化 為雨水，因得此名。水獺開始獵捕肥美的魚兒，接著在 南方避 寒 的雁 鳥 北 返 其 鄉，三候，草 木 開 始萌 動，而 元宵節也在此節氣來臨。「 驚蟄 」，字面義為：雷聲鳴 動，驚動蟲兒，竄土而出。初候，桃花始綻，然後黃鸝 鳥（ 古籍記為「 倉庚 」）開始鳴叫，三候「 鷹化為鳩 」， 意思是受大地之氣感召，兇猛的禽鳥 「 鷹 」化為良仁之禽 「 鳩 」，比喻春日德化萬物之氣。 「 春分」，這一天日行週天，南北半球晝夜等長，也 象徵著春季過了一半，故名為春分。過了春分，北半球逐 漸晝長夜短，水氣漸增。初候可見燕鳥群飛，雷鳴閃電 會在此時節頻繁出現； 「 清明 」，二字形容此時節萬物

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清院畫 十二月月令圖 二月 Activities of the 12 Months: The Second Lunar Month, court artists, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911).

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in the north and nest, and thunderstorms crack with lightning.

The solar term “Qingming”means bright and clear, for the sky is bright, the air is fresh, and the breeze is bracing during these days. It’s the perfect time for a spring outing. Flowers are blooming and rainbows appear. The Tomb-Sweeping Festival falls on this day. That’s when people go to cemeteries to pay respect to their deceased relatives with offerings.

“Guyu” (Grain Rain) falls at the end of spring.

It originates from the proverb “Rain nourishes all grains.” Duckweed sprouts, cuckoos f ly, and the rice seedlings and spring tea leaves keep farmers occupied.

SUMMER: A DYNAMIC PERIOD During “Lixia,” when Summer Commences, crickets and grasshoppers chirp, earthworms crawl out, and gourds ripen. Farmers markets carry all kinds of melons. In “Xiaoman" (Grain Buds), crops have started to plump but have not yet matured, while some grasses wither in the harsh sunlight.

“Mangzhong” (Grain on the Ear) is the busiest time to seed millet and harvest barley and wheat.

Sensing the dampness, the mantises come out, the shrikes start to sing, and the mockingbirds become silent. It’s a day to say farewell to flower fairies, as many blossoms are fading. The Dragon Boat Festival is approaching. It’s also a day to commemorate Qu Yuan, a famous exiled intellectual who fought against corruption in the Warring States Period (475–221 B.C.).

On “Xiazhi” (Summer Solstice), the Northern Hemisphere sees the longest day and the shortest night, and crops are in their prime. “Xiaoshu” (Lesser Heat) is a period when the weather is hot but not scorching. Fireflies and crickets are active in the balmy breeze, and eagles soar high in the sky. By comparison, “Dashu” (Great Heat) is much hotter. This is when people go hiking and swimming, or enjoy sweet watermelon slices to stay cool. According to folklore, dead grass can turn into fireflies during damp summers. The story implies the cycles of life.

清 鄒一桂 碧桃春鳥 軸 Zou Yigui, Qing Dynasty, Bird and Peach Blossoms in Spring.

潔明，氣清景明，此時春暖花開，草木皆盛，大地舒朗。 清明節就在此時節登場，是人們慎終追遠的日子。可見梧 桐枝生葉，容易出現「 虹 」象。虹在陰陽兩氣交會之際才 會出現； 「 穀雨 」，「 雨生百穀 」，故得此名，是春季的最 後一個節氣，承春啟夏，初候浮萍蔓生，而後可見鳩鳥成 排群飛，是農務繁忙的時節。初插的秧苗，最需豐沛雨水。 春茶也要趁此時採收。 夏之成 「 立夏 」，螻蟈鳴、蚯蚓出、王瓜生，是立夏的物候特色。 據《爾雅》，夏即大也，萬物已長。在 這 節氣裡，你會發 現，市集開始出現各式各樣的瓜類農作。「 小滿 」，農作 在這時稍微盈滿些，但還未熟成，故曰小滿。這時節盛產 苦菜，春天盛開的靡草枯死，至三候，麥穀漸熟成。「 芒 種 」，結實的稻子榖粒上長出了細芒，天氣會逐漸由溼熱 轉乾熱，另有一說，此時適合栽植「 有芒之穀 」。端午節 在此時節登場。古代中國民間在此日有祭祀花神的儀式， 因芒種一過，眾花紛謝，在經典文學名著《紅樓夢》中，大 觀園裡也特別為此開了一場「 餞花會」。此時可見螳螂出 沒，鵑鳥鳴叫，但是學舌鳥卻安靜了。 「 夏至 」，萬物於此生長地大而極至。這一天，白天 最長，黑夜最短。初候，鹿茸開始脫落換新茸，可聞蟬鳴， 木槿花開，此外，半夏草盛產，就是在夏天的一半生長故 │35

得此名； 「 小暑」，此時節天氣炎熱，但尚未達頂峰。螢 火蟲活躍的時節。這時溫風始至，蟋蟀出沒，陰氣微起， 禽鳥類開始變得兇猛； 「 大暑」，酷熱甚於小暑，是最熱 的時節，適合登上高山或下水消暑，也是大啖西瓜的好時 機。初候「 腐草為螢 」，傳說腐草能化作螢火蟲，是比喻 受溼暑之氣，幽物轉為明物之現象，因為大自然的生機並 不會真正死去，而會轉化成另一種形式繼續存在於世。這 時節土壤浸溼，而後行大雨。 秋之肅 「 立秋 」，陰意出地，始殺萬物，氣溫逐漸轉涼，這時穀 物都已熟成，等待收割。立秋之末，青赤色的寒蟬開始鳴 叫。「 處暑」， 「 處 」有止息之意，意即暑退，過了此時節， 便與夏日正式道別。這時候，鷹會捕食一般的鳥類，天地 清肅之氣長，五穀之長「 稷 」於此時熟成。「 白露」，陰 氣漸重，露凝而白也。此節氣日夜溫差大，鴻雁鳥南飛， 不見燕子的身影，鳥兒都在準備過冬。 「 秋分」，太陽直射赤道，南北半球晝夜等長，秋分 過 後，北半球夜 長 晝 短。雷 聲收 止，水氣 漸收，萬物 停 止生長，綠葉始枯黃，蟲兒開始躲回穴巢。中秋 節約在 此時節。「 寒露 」，露氣寒冷，將凝結也。露水較上一個 節氣更多。寒露三候各有表徵： 「 一候鴻雁來賓；二候雀 入大水為蛤；三候菊有黃華 」寒露之末最適合賞菊。「 霜 降 」，氣肅，露水凝 結成霜，可知氣溫再降。「 霜前冷， 雪後寒 」，這時已把蟲子冷得都不想進食了。初候，「 豺 祭獸 」意即大型哺乳類犬科開始狩獵，陽氣退，草木凋黃。 冬之峻 「 立冬」，「 冬，終也，萬物收藏也 」，立冬藉飲食進補， 補得好才不易在冬日受寒。水、地皆入凍，「 水始冰，水面 清 鄒一桂 畫霜菊秋羅 軸 Zou Yigui impeccably captures the soothing feminine essence of the chrysanthemum through his use of gentle brush strokes and soft pastel colors.

初凝，未至于堅也； 地始凍，土氣凝寒，未至於拆」，水 邊不見大鳥身影，而蚌類大蛤卻處處可見。「 小雪」，雨 下而為寒氣所薄，故凝而為雪，小為未盛之意。 「 大雪」， 即雪之盛。此時專在夜裡鳴叫的「 鶡旦 」鳥也不叫了。 從秋季露霜到冬日之雪，循序漸進地感受水氣型態 與氣溫的變化。「 冬至 」，「 終藏之氣至此而極也 」，但此 時陰氣稍退而陽氣出，麋鹿角解，水泉也開始流動。古時

AUTUMN: A TIME OF SERENITY “Liqiu” (Autumn Commences) falls when yang is receding and yin is growing. It signifies cooler weather, the ripening of crops, and the buzzing of cicadas. “Chushu” (End of Heat) marks the end of summer. Temperature drops after each autumn rain, eagles hunt other birds, and millet ripens.

From the first day of “Bailu” (White Dew), yin becomes dominant. During the night, water vapor turns into tiny droplets that shine like crystals in

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有一說，冬至過後九九八十一天後，必會迎來春天。「 小 寒 」，仍是冰封時節，嚴寒的氣候，有時還會出現全年最 低溫。小寒之初，雁北向。鵲鳥開始為來年築新巢，雉雞 會開始鳴叫。「 大寒 」，一年之中最後一個節氣，也比小 寒來得更加冷冽。天氣雖冷，但大家都忙於除舊布新，置 辦年貨，喜迎新春過年。雞開始孵育卵蛋，此時兇猛的鷹 類會發動迅疾的攻擊，而河水的冰層結得厚實。 讀過二十四節氣的介紹，有如一瞥四季之流轉。 歲時節氣與人們的日常緊密相連。有鑒於古時敬天 的傳 統，制禮 作 樂，無 不依循天地 運行之規律。例如，

the morning sunshine. Birds hoard food for the cold winter, and wild geese and swallows migrate southward.

On “Qiufen” (Autumnal Equinox), the sun shines exactly above the equator, and both hemispheres experience an equal amount of daylight. From then on, the Northern Hemisphere sees longer nights and shorter days. The sound of thunder begins to soften, water freezes, insects return to their nests, and flora and fauna wither away. This solar term overlaps with the Mid-Autumn Festival, when families admire the moon and feast on mooncakes together.

“Hanlu” (Cold Dew) falls when the dew is so cold that it is about to freeze. This is the best time to appreciate chrysanthemums in all their many shapes and colors. On “Shuangjiang” (Frost’s Descent), dew turns to frost. As yang recedes, plants shed leaves and wither, insects go dormant, and wolves start to hunt.

WINTER: A SOLEMN TIME During “Lidong” (Winter Commences), water begins to turn to ice, the earth hardens, and pheasants look for clams in the lakes. Warming foods and tonics are suggested to prepare for the frigid winter: chicken soup, ginger duck soup, mutton hot pot, and the like. “Xiaoxue” (Minor Snow) embraces the dormancy of winter, and the snowy season begins.

“Daxue” (Great Snow) heralds the heaviest snow, and the “winter-crying” birds go silent.

On “Dongzhi” (Winter Solstice), yin gradually abates and yang rises, enabling the spring water to flow. Elk, which are associated with yin in traditional Chinese culture, drop their antlers during this period.

People in ancient times believed that spring would arrive in the 81 days after elk drop their antlers.

“Xiaohan” (Minor Cold) is the bitter-cold stage of winter when wild geese begin to f ly northward, swallows build nests to prepare for the new year, and pheasants crow from distant fields. “Dahan” (Great Cold) is the last solar term of the year. But the frigidity doesn’t stop people from welcoming the Chinese New Year: They paste New Year’s couplets on their doors and bring new purchases home.

Although rivers are still frozen, hens start to hatch chicks and watch out for attacks from eagles.

Knowing the 24 solar terms gives us a glimpse into the beauty and characteristics of seasonal changes.

為何古時會在秋季行刑？因為進入秋季後，天地之氣肅 殺，萬物凋零，若在春季德化萬物之時行刑，則有背天 理，易招禍至。古時還有專門負責觀測天象、占卜等官職， 任此類官職，需依循精密的曆法去推算，才能更好地了 解天地運行的規律，進而解讀背後內涵，有助人們不做 出違背天理之舉。 「 夫天地者，萬物之逆旅。光陰者，百代之過客」 我們在更 迭 的年歲 裡，只 是 一名過客罷，俯 仰天地 的 大哉問，或許終其一生也無法澈底探究，歲時節氣可以 是我們爬 梳事 理的一 個憑藉與開端。如今，節氣 生活 的智慧，使我們對四季的敏感，對歲時敬重，與之和平 共存，這無非是一種來自上天最好的庇佑與祝福。

清 董誥 繪高宗御筆甲午雪後即事成詠詩 軸 Dong Gao, Qing Dynasty, Snow Dedicated to the Emperor’s Poem. This famous painting depicts children merrily celebrating the new year in heavy snow.

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The Disobedient Prophet, circa 1895, by Jean-Léon Gérôme. Georges-Garret Museum, Vesoul. (Public Domain)

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ELITE CULTURE

STRAYING FROM THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW PATH The Disobedient Prophet

先知背離神訓 神人一念之差 English by Eric Bess Translated by Anne Chan

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he story of the disobedient prophet is told in the Bible in the book of 1 Kings. The story goes as follows: A man of God traveled from Judah to Bethel. God spoke through him and cursed an altar where King Jeroboam made an offering. Jeroboam ordered the man of God to be arrested, but Jeroboam’s hand shriveled up when he pointed to identify him.

Jeroboam a sked the man of G od to pray to God to restore his hand. The man of God granted Jeroboam’s wish, and Jeroboam’s hand was restored. Then, Jeroboam invited him to eat and drink, but the man of God responded that God had commanded him to not eat and drink on this journey nor return home the way he came.

An old prophet, who lived in Bethel, heard about what the man of God did and sought him out. The old prophet found the man of God sitting under an oak tree and invited him to eat and drink with him.

尚-李奧 · 傑洛姆（Jean-Léon Gérôme）是19世紀法國 傑出的學院派畫家，他的作品近年再次引起熱評。在《背 離神訓的先知》這幅畫中，傑洛姆為我們重現了《聖經． 列王記 上》的場景以及他的創作過程。 這幅畫作所描繪的《聖經》故事背景大意是： 一位神人從猶大來到了伯特利，那時以色列王耶羅 波安一世（Jeroboam I）正站在祭壇旁要燒香。神人 奉耶和華之命，向祭壇呼叫，耶羅波安王就從壇上指向 神人，並要求抓住他。此時，王指向神人的手就枯乾了， 再也無法彎回。耶羅波安王遂請神人為他禱告，求耶和 華的恩典讓他的手復原。於是神人向耶和華祈禱，王的 手就恢復了原樣。 王邀請神人一同進餐，但神人說，耶和華囑咐過他： 既不可在伯特利吃飯喝水，也不可從其原路返回。 伯特利的一位老先知聽聞了這位神人的故事，動身 去尋找他。老先知遇到神人坐在橡樹下，就邀請他一起 進餐。神人又重複了一遍耶和華的囑咐。老先知謊稱， 耶和華也和他說了話，命他帶神人回家吃飯喝水。神人 聽信了老先知的話，就和他一起回去了。

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Again, the man of God explained God’s command.

Then, lying, the prophet told the man of God that God spoke to him also and that God informed him to bring back the man of God to eat and drink.

The man of God listened and returned with the old prophet.

While they ate, God, through the old prophet, informed the man of God that he had disobeyed God’s orders and therefore would not be buried with his ancestors.

After their meal, the man of God got on his donkey and rode away but was attacked and killed by a lion. His body was left on the road, with the lion and donkey next to it.

The old prophet heard about the attack and went to find the man of God’s body. He took the body home and buried it in his family’s tomb.

THE DISOBEDIENT PROPHET

AND THE UNDERPAINTING Jean-Léon Gérôme was a 19th-century French academic painter who had recently regained popularity.

In his painting The Disobedient Prophet, Gérôme reveals to us the part of the story from 1 Kings and part of the painter’s process.

The focal point, to the left in the composition, is the lion and the lifeless figure of the man of God. The lion stands with its head high and with a paw on the man’s chest. The direction of the lying figure, foreshortened, draws our eye toward the right side of the composition.

On the right side, in the distance, we see the old prophet riding his donkey and waving his arms. Other, unidentifiable figures are visible in the distance.

The man of God’s lone donkey is at the far right of the composition, but it faces back toward the old prophet to keep us from leaving the picture plane.

This is an unfinished painting by Gérôme, and we’re looking at an underpainting. The foreground is painted in sepia-like colors, most likely burnt umber, white, and black. The sky and distant background have pastel colors applied for the purposes of atmospheric perspective.

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二人坐席用餐之際，耶和華透過老先知告知神人： 他（ 即神人）違背了耶和華的話，他死後不能入他列祖 的墳墓。肴核既盡，神人騎著驢返程了，途中遭獅子咬 死。他的屍身倒在路上，驢和獅子站在屍身旁。老先知 聽說這件事後，就前去尋找。他把神人的屍身馱在驢上， 帶回城裡，埋葬在自己家族的墳墓裡。 《背離神訓的先知》及畫作打底 回到傑洛姆的畫作《背離神訓的先知》，畫面構圖的左側 焦點，在奄奄一息的神人和獅子——獅子用鋒利的爪子 壓著神人的胸口，神情高傲。在勾勒躺著的神人時，畫 家採用了前縮透視法（Foreshortening），將觀眾的視 線引向畫面的右側。 在圖的右方，我們可以看到遠方的老先知騎著驢揮 舞雙手，更遠處可見幾位無法辨明身分的路人。神人遺 下的驢子位於構圖的最右方，但牠面朝老先知——如此 設計不會讓觀眾的視線偏離畫作。 傑洛姆並未完成這幅畫作，我們所見的是他的底 稿。作者在處理前景時使用了如焦棕、深棕、黑、白等 顏色，天空及遠景以淡色處理，呈現出空氣透視的效果。 我們可以通過以上細節，對傑洛姆的作畫風格知 曉一二。比起色彩的豐富度，傑洛姆更重視寫形。他最 注重畫作的立體感，而不是色彩的華麗。若想達到整幅 畫作的立體效果，傑洛姆可以在明暗處理上採取薄塗畫 法，罩上透明的稀薄色，再採用漸淡畫法上光，疊加一 層透明塗料。三維感（ 立體感 ）將影響傑洛姆之後的畫 作處理以及畫作整體的視覺效果。 篤行正道 一場好的旅程從一道好問題開始。所以傑洛姆畫中描繪 的《聖經》故事，對我們有怎樣的人生啟迪呢？ 走向神的真理正道是一條窄路，而《列王記》中的神 人卻走偏了。老先知假扮神的子民，混淆視聽，神人聽 信了他的謊言，因此受到了耶和華的懲罰。在創作中， 傑洛姆採用了前縮透視法繪出神人的屍身，讓神人的驢 子面向老先知，這兩種安排將觀眾的注意力引向畫作的 焦點——老先知，他的話混淆了神訓，決定了這名神人 的命運。 筆者認為，老先知的偽善，象徵著眾多誘惑人背離 神的虛情假意。為能了解事件的真相，我們必向內探尋， 老先知的謊言何以影響了神人呢？ 神人聽從了先知的謊言，這一念之差就定下了他背 棄神的命運。耶和華的審判降臨了，神人死後不能如他

These details reveal cer tain qualities about Gérôme’s painting process. Gérôme was a formalist and not a colorist. In other words, his primary concern was the three-dimensional form of the objects and not extravagant color.

Gérôme would accomplish the three-dimensionality of the whole composition in lights and darks and then glaze (apply a thin, transparent color) and scumble (apply a thin opaque color) over this three-dimensional foundation.

This three-dimensional foundation would have influenced the future decisions that Gérôme made and the painting’s overall look.

KEEPING TO THE RIGHTEOUS PATH A good journey starts with a good question, and I’m left asking how the story from 1 Kings, the painting, and the painter’s process can possibly guide us to become better people.

The story about the man of God is about straying from the straight and narrow path of truth. The man of God is tricked by the old prophet who pretends to be a man of God also, and the man of God suffers for confusing the truth of God with the lie of the prophet.

In Gérôme’s painting, the man of God’s dead body is foreshortened to lead our eye to the old prophet, and the man of God’s donkey faces the old prophet as well. The old prophet, instead of God, becomes the centerpiece, the deciding factor of the man of God’s fate.

To me, the old prophet’s actions only appear to be kind; they are actually symbolic of how the appearance of kindness can lead people of God to disobey God. To get to the truth of the matter, we must ask ourselves how the old prophet’s lies affected the man of God. The man of God is lied to and lets this one moment decide his fate, a fate that leads him away from God. God makes it a point to punish the man by having him not buried with his ancestors—ancestors who I presume were also people of God. I take this to mean that the man of God, for his disobedience and lack of faith, will not dwell with

Jean-Léon Gérôme’s self-portrait, 1886. (Public Domain)

神人祖先的墳墓，而這裡所指的祖先，筆者認為就是上 帝。也就是說，神人背棄神誡，表現出其對神的信心不 足，死後不能和他的祖先（ 或謂上帝 ）同在。而由於他 聽信了老先知的謬論，便只能和老先知同歸一處。 在筆者看來，老先知欺騙了神人，讓他違背神的訓 誡，又將神人的屍身埋葬在自己家族的墳墓裡，這一切 線索都表明他是一個假先知，他會把不堅定信神的靈魂 阻擋於天國之外。老先知所謂的善意，是以善意之美名 偽裝而成的謊言，對神人而言，真切是個巨大的傷害， 以致神人最終失去了生命，更失去了受上帝眷顧的靈魂。 曾幾何時，我們也被形形色色的人、事和誘惑蒙蔽 了雙眼，背離了初心呢？我們是否也經常被謊言與偽善 欺騙，偏離正道，偏離我們原本選擇的道路呢？神一直 看護著他的子民。對神人而言，耶和華的話與他同在， 他曾是神的信使。可是在他懷疑神訓的那一刻起，他就 背離了正道。

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his ancestors or God in the afterlife. Instead, he will dwell with what he ultimately followed: the old prophet and his lies.

To me, the fact that the old prophet first lies to the man of God to get him to disobey God and then takes the man of God’s body and buries it in his own family tomb, instead of with the man’s ancestors, is symbolic of the idea that the old prophet is a false prophet. He leads doubtful souls to an afterlife outside of God’s realm.

The old prophet’s supposed kindness, a lie masked by the beauty of kindness, does tremendous harm to the man of God: His life ends, and his very soul is separated from God. How often are we led astray by people, objects, interests, and so on? How often do we let kindnesses veiled in untruths lead us away from following the righteous path, a path made specifically for us?

The man of God had God with him the whole time. God spoke to him, and God’s message was within him, yet the man was led astray the moment he doubted God’s direct message to him.

If our foundation accepts lies as truth, disregards righteousness, and is misled by colorful expressions instead of searching for the underlying truth, we may instead find our future—like the man of God who was unable to be buried with his ancestors— as a constant reminder of our inauthenticity in the presence of God. The 1 Kings story of the disobedient prophet and Gérôme’s process are, for me, a warning to discern colorful lies from the truth in our hearts and minds.

Having this discernment can steer us toward our authentic and righteous path.

Eric Bess is a practicing representational artist and is a doctoral candidate at the Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts (IDSVA).

寫形與配色 傑洛姆的底稿如何傳遞聖經故事的寓意呢？他的底稿就

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如同神人遵循的真理——定下了整幅畫的基調。調色只 能為畫作的形式添彩，表面的浮華只能作為本真的附屬 品。形式主義畫家最注重線條，通過描繪光線展現美 感，這幅底稿也不例外。打磨光影效果，能展示物體帶 給我們的直觀感受，也就是它真實的樣子，其餘的效果 都是次要的。 只要底稿的技法精湛，這幅畫作就會呼之欲出。正 如人生中，只要有正確的價值觀，我們的生活也會很美 好。如果神創造了我們人生的底稿，指出了我們應遵循 的真理，用榮耀照亮了我們的路，我們的未來就會像祖 輩那樣光明，也許這就是這幅畫作想傳達的寓意。 假如我們是非不分，在眼花撩亂的誘惑中偏離正 道，放棄了對真理的追求，我們也許會像那位神人一樣， 不配與祖輩齊名。他在神的看護下，卻不堅定、最終喪 命，我們都應當引以為戒。對筆者而言，《聖經．列王 記 上》中背離神訓的先知的故事，意在警醒後人，不要 被光鮮亮麗的謊言蒙蔽，背棄內心堅守的真理。只有明 辨善惡，才能堅行在光明的正道上。 註：本文為藝術家Eric Bass的專欄文章，中文翻譯內文經編修。

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FORM AND COLOR How does Gérôme’s underpainting tie into this? The underpainting is the truth, the basic foundation of the painting in that it sets a path for everything else that will be added to it. The colors are later applied to adorn the forms, the truths, to which they are attached.

The underpainting, in which only form is depicted, addresses—for the formalist painter—the most important aspect of painting: the effects of light on the world. Light illuminates the object’s sensuous reality, its truth. All else is secondary.

A good painting is imminent if a good foundation is laid. I think we are similar to this as human beings: We will lead a good life if we have a righteous foundation guiding us. If God is the creator of our underpainting—the underlying truth of our lives— and illuminates our path with divine light, then our future will be one in which we are joined with our ancestors, which I see as being symbolic of that which is authentic to us.

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FINDING COURAGE TO WITHSTAND EVIL

Up We Soar, an award-winning animated documentary 綻於黑暗的光亮 獲獎動畫電影《扶搖直上》 English by Angela Feng | Chinese by Cora Wang Pictures courtesy of New Realm Studio

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he movie begins on a cloudy summer night in Tianjin, China. Dim street lights cast a warm glow over a park bench where a young girl lies across her mother’s lap. In smooth, melodic tones, the mother is recounting the story behind her daughter’s name, when suddenly the sky breaks into a downpour. Just as their pleasant evening was ruined by the rainstorm, the pair will soon find their lives thrown into chaos.

Up We Soar tells the true story of a family that fell victim to the religious persecution of Falun Gong, an ancient spiritual practice, in China. The documentary depicts the point of view of the young daughter, Fuyao, who was forced to go through her adolescent years on her own, as well as that of her mother, Huijuan, who was imprisoned for her faith in Falun Gong’s core principles: truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance. Though their journey was full of hardship, the two remained unwaveringly faithful to their values.

Released in December 2020, Up We Soar has already received plenty of critical acclaim. It is director Yan Ma's first full-length animated film. It won the Best Feature award at the Los Angeles Animation Festival. It has also been selected by several other prestigious festivals, including Sparks Animation Festival and CINANIMA.

女孩緩步走向蓮花池旁，靜靜地仰望著天，她雙手 合十，深深地向天鞠了一個躬，這是電影的最後一幕， 看似雲淡風輕的畫面中，女孩的心境訴說著一種無以言 表的感謝。這一幕像是寧靜湖面上泛起的一道漣漪，最 終擴及了整個湖面，在觀眾心中留下無聲的震撼。平和 的畫面，與主角的真實經歷形成鮮明的對比，卻也恰如 其分地展現了整個故事的基調，一股向上的力量，一如 其片名「 扶搖，直上 」。 《扶 搖 直 上》是 於 去 年（2020）12 月底 上 映 的 動 畫 紀 錄 片， 該 片 於 洛 杉 磯 動 畫 節 獲 得 最 佳 長 片 獎， 此 前，已分 別 入 圍「 第 44 屆 埃 斯 平霍 國 際 動 畫 電 影 節 」（International Animated Film Festival of Espinho） 以 及「 溫 哥 華 火 花 動 畫 電 影 節 」（Spark Animation Festival）等知名國際電影節，受各大電影 節評審團肯定。 故事選材關鍵——穿越黑暗的力量 自1999年7月起，一場由中共政府發動的信仰迫害，至 今從未停止。一個原本平凡幸福的小家庭，被迫承受旁 人難以想像的苦難歲月，電影 《扶搖直上》透過穿插動畫 的形式，還原了這樣一個時代背景下的真實故事。 紀 錄片的主角李扶搖，其母 親 原是一 位 縣特 級教 師，父親則是當地知名的電視臺主播，但因為修煉法輪 大法，一夕間，成了政府打壓的對象。當年，年僅 7 歲 的李扶搖也曾與母 親一起被 軟禁，後來母 親 又被捕入 獄。電影記述著李扶搖在雙親被關進監獄的近 10 年期 間，她寄人籬下、獨自成長的心路歷程；另一條故事主

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Left: Yan Ma believes film is an effective medium for creating a positive impact.

Through this documentary, he hopes to raise awareness about the Chinese regime’s persecution of people who practice the gentle spiritual discipline Falun Gong.

(Picture courtesy of Yan Ma) Right: Acclaimed comic book artist Daxiong worked on the film as the character and background designer.

(Picture courtesy of Guo Jingxiong)

AN INSPIRING JOURNEY In July 1999, the lives of millions of Chinese citizens, including this ordinary family, changed forever. The Chinese regime began the persecution of Falun Gong. Fuyao’s father was arrested, publicly humiliated, and sent to a labor camp. Her mother was fired from her job and placed under house arrest. She and Fuyao were confined to a small, one-bedroom apartment in the school where she used to teach. They were banned from going to grocery stores and allowed to shower only once a month.

The situation went from bad to worse when Huijuan was forced to f lee the city, leaving Fuyao with her grandparents. For months Huijuan traveled the country, spreading the truth about Falun Gong until she was arrested.

For the young Fuyao, this was all hard to comprehend. She went from being like every other kid to suddenly being parentless and ostracized by her peers. She didn’t understand—why was the practice that helped her father recover from hepatitis suddenly illegal, and why were good people like her parents being treated like criminals?

線則是紀錄其母王會娟女士，在獄中的經歷與心境，以 及與女兒寫信互動的歲月。 電影導演馬琰接受本刊專訪時表示，當初電影製 作組決定採用李扶搖一家人的故事，其中一個關鍵原 因就在於： 「 它是一個很沉重的故事，但是它能夠以這 種修煉人的風貌，在這種困難當中看到希望，然後，它 並沒有把這種黑暗轉化為仇恨，而是轉化成一種勇氣 和一種愛。」 尤 其回 顧 美國社會現 正 面 臨 的 疫 情與 複 雜 的 時 局，馬琰強調，「 人類應該活在人性的光輝當中」，這 是當前亂象叢生的社會裡最需要的，他相信這部電影 能帶給觀眾面對逆境的勇氣。 考究真實的動畫製作 製作組在動畫製作上有其獨到巧思，為了呼應電影本身 的紀錄片體裁，「 真實性 」成為製作過程的首要考量。 馬琰表示： 「 紀錄片，它必須保證是百分之百真實、 原汁原味的故事。這個動畫，其實是作為一種表達手段， 所以很多細節都是照搬主人公的經歷。」例如在電影其

Left page: Released in December 2020, Up We Soar is the first full-length animated film of Toronto-based filmmaker Yan Ma.

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While visiting her mother in jail, Fuyao encourages Huijuan not to renounce her faith.

Through the hear t warming letters bet ween mother and daughter, the documentary recounts the seven years of Huijuan’s imprisonment. It shows Huijuan’s strength and resilience in the face of the abuse she received from the prison guards and other inmates. It also follows Fuyao’s maturation from a little girl to a young woman. In spite of all the obstacles she faced, she never lost hold of the values her parents had instilled in her.

中一幕，扶搖偷偷將字寫在手掌心，在探監時，她趁監 獄人員不注意時，把手貼在玻璃窗上給母親看，母親看 到後，在另一頭也將手貼在扶搖的小手上。這短短數秒 的畫面中，鋪墊著許多層次的情感——掌心的文字是為 了帶給母親堅定的信念，母女二人隔著窗相疊的手，象 徵著二人同心面對困境的決心，一切盡在不言中。 本次動畫製作，特別與知名漫畫家郭競雄（ 大雄） 合作。導演談到，這次合作的主要原因就是因為大雄獨 樹一幟的畫風，「 他本身的繪畫風格是以線條為主的， 它是屬於很傳統的『 線描繪畫 』，他的畫面主要是用線

CRAFTING AN AUTHENTIC STORY Up We Soar is unique in that it combines animation and live-action interview footage. Fuyao and her family were residing in the United States when director Ma heard of their journey. As the persecution is still going on in China, it wouldn’t have been safe for Ma or any of them to travel there to film. Ma

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來構成的」，有別於西畫依賴的色彩與光影，這種繪畫 方式可以獨立存在，僅以線條的配置就能呈現空間立體 感，這是中國傳統的繪畫特色。電影裡有幾幕呈現監獄 中的酷刑畫面，以黑白的線條勾勒出令人窒息的空間感 與刑罰本身，予人深刻的視覺印象。 對於首次執導動畫長片，馬琰承認頗有挑戰，「 這 個故事，跟一般的動畫片題材太不一樣了，它非常寫實，

Throughout her mother’s seven-year prison sentence, Fuyao kept in touch with her through countless heartwarming letters.

began his career working as an art director at a video-game company, and has experience with 3-D animation. As a result, he decided to use this method to tell the story.

“We used animation as a means of expression— every scene comes from the family’s actual experiences, down to the smallest details,” Ma said in an interview with Elite Lifestyle Magazine. However, he then faced the challenge of ensuring that the film maintained the authentic feeling of a conventional documentary. As the majority of the story is told through animation, it could be easy for viewers to forget that it is based on real events.

To imbue the film with authenticity, it was important to choose the right animation technique and style. Motion capture was used to make things look as realistic as possible. Because the film deals

又非常有沉重感，現實感很強，一般動畫片以 Fantacy （ 夢幻元素）為主，但我們這個完全是相反的⋯⋯」所以 無論是從繪畫風格的選擇、場景考究、色彩選用，都未 誇大渲染，盡可能貼近真實。動畫製作過程中，也特別 採用了動作捕捉（motion capture）的方式，除卻成本 因素，另一重要考量就是不希望動畫師在製作過程中， 人為地發揮太多，盡可能揣摩真人的表達，方方面面都 足見製作組對原則把握的用心。 家庭悲劇下的全球反思 《扶搖直上》揭示了無辜的中國民眾遭受信仰迫害的真 相，電影播出後，引起熱烈反響，許多電影節的評委採 訪電影製作組時，深入探討了中國人權議題。 李扶搖一家的故事在中國並非唯一，而是許多面臨 相同打壓的家庭縮影。馬琰特別談到了這次失控的全球 疫情，許多國家都意識到，在中共統治下，中國對世界 的影響不容忽視，甚至會危及性命，「 疫情下的吹哨人，

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Huijuan describes one of the torture methods used against Falun Gong practitioners in prison.

with such a serious subject matter, the whimsical, more exaggerated art styles common in Disney and Pixar movies wouldn’t have been appropriate.

Acclaimed comic book artist Daxiong worked on the film as the character and background designer.

Ma admired Daxiong’s unique art style, which focuses heavily on individual lines instead of colors and shadowing. It is similar to traditional Chinese drawing styles. In one scene, Huijuan describes the torture methods used in the prison. The sharp blackand-white lines of the sketch effectively convey the cruelty of the actions without being too graphic.

他們被消失也好，被噤聲也好，導致疫情的擴散。這跟 數十年來對修煉者，對這個良心犯團體的這種迫害、這 種噤聲，實際上，對中共（ 維權而言），它是如出一轍 的。」這項事實，迫使人們正視這些迫害的嚴重性。 除了議題本身的嚴肅性，馬琰認為，電影本身還有 一項特別的意義在於彰顯「 普世價值 」，這是無分種族 的共通語言。他談到在物欲橫流的社會，各項資訊、理 論五花八門，人們在這樣的環境下，似乎對於人類價值、 信仰的探索也有所迷失。 然而，電影中主角們作為一名遵循「 真、善、忍 」的 修 煉者，體現出純粹的力量，馬琰說，「 它能夠在黑暗 中給人帶來力量、光明和勇氣，而不是被黑暗本身吞噬 掉。」為什麼信仰能帶來這種力量？過程縱有苦難、委

SPREADING THE TRUTH Ma believes film is an effective medium for creating a positive impact. He works on projects that speak to

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屈，卻能讓他們不違本心地、踏實地走在自己選擇的道 路之上，這份勇氣猶如片名的寓意「 摶扶搖而上者九萬 里 」，人人都能尋回本心，突破困境，看見嶄新的風景。

In the film’s final scene, the protagonist, Fuyao, stands amid a sea of lotus flowers. As the camera pans out, she says that she finally has the answer to her biggest question in life.

significant social issues. While Fuyao’s story is heartbreaking, it is unfortunately a common one. Tens of millions across China have been persecuted for their beliefs, with countless families being torn apart.

According to Ma, the harmful inf luence of the Chinese Communist Party can be felt all around the world—especially with the chaos wreaked by the COVID pandemic. When the virus first emerged, the Chinese regime attempted to hide it by suppressing whistleblowers. Doctors who tried to reveal the truth were silenced and imprisoned, similar to the way Falun Gong practitioners are treated.

Ma hopes this film will inspire audiences during times of such tumult and adversity. “It is a heavy story, but it still feels very hopeful. Though Fuyao and her mother go through unimaginable hardships, it

doesn’t make them resentful. Rather, they responded with courage and compassion,” he said.

The movie is a testament to the strength of the human spirit when one doesn’t lose grasp of one’s values. It was Huijuan’s unwavering faith in her beliefs that helped her overcome some of her most difficult obstacles.

In 2009, Huijan was finally released from prison, and the entire family was reunited. Fuyao’s father had been released three years earlier. They were eventually able to flee China and receive asylum in the United States. Today, Fuyao lives in New York and is a successful news anchor. As Fuyao and her mother have proven, one can blossom even under the darkest circumstances.

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THE VIRTUE OF THE BRUSH IN A TIME OF CHAOS 揮毫見真章—— 中國藝術家劉錫銅的書法之道

English by Catherine Yang Translated by Ada Tian Pictures courtesy of NTD Television

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Top: Renowned calligrapher Liu Xitong was persecuted by the Chinese Communist Party in his home country of China because he practiced the traditional spiritual discipline Falun Gong. This is his first large-scale work of art since he escaped to the United States two years ago.

Left page: Calligrapher Liu Xitong’s work featured in NTD Television’s 2020 documentary When the Plague Arrives.

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hen Liu Xitong was asked by a film crew to write four words in Chinese calligraphy, he agreed immediately, heartily, and for reasons the crew did not yet know.

Once a famous calligrapher back home in China, Liu had since left the country where the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) persecuted him for his faith.

In doing so, he had set aside his art in his quest to pursue justice after he moved to the United States.

On the day of the shoot, Liu and the documentary producers discussed the calligraphy scene as they prepared the set. The documentary When the Plague Arrives, produced by NTD Television, is about humanity at a crossroads during the turbulent times of the pandemic.

In the film, historical events are shown in parallel with the present day. Epidemic diseases once threw ancient civilizations in both the East and West into disarray and not only brought death and mayhem but also cast a harsh light on those societies that no longer upheld human dignity.

Liu would be writing a four-word Chinese idiom taken from the ancient Chinese text Four Books, in which philosopher Zhu Xi (1130–1200) translated the Analects of Confucius.

劉錫銅先生是中國著名的書法家，卻因中共以信仰為 由，遭受殘酷迫害，不得不逃離中國。在移居美國後， 他為了尋求正義、揭露迫害真相而擱置了自己熱愛的書 法藝術。 當新唐人電視台攝製組邀請他為紀錄片《大疫襲 來》（When the Plague Arrives）進行書法創作時， 他沒有一絲猶豫，便欣然同意。 當前全球疫情持續蔓延，人類正處在命運轉折點。 《大疫襲來》旨在從不同角度，探討人類處在這一動盪時 期背後的原因。在影片中，過往歷史事件與現實當下並 行展示。歷史上的幾次疾病大流行，曾使東西方的古代 文明陷入混亂，甚至人類歷史的軌跡因此而改變。 在影片中，劉錫銅先生書寫下了朱熹《論語集注》中 的名言：「 亂世至極，治世當立。」它的意思是「 當事情 變得極端混亂時，則必須恢復秩序。」 正是在那次拍攝後，劉錫銅先生向製片人分享了他 的故事。他的遭遇同其他 7 千萬以真、善、忍為修煉準 則的中國公民一樣，因為堅持自己的信仰，成為中共新 一輪迫害運動的目標。 混亂與邪惡的社會 劉錫銅先生講述了多年來曾遭受的殘酷迫害：「 我先後 被中共非法勞教3年，判刑4年。失去自由、失去研讀書 法創作的環境，承受了中共監獄警察、犯人的暴力歐打 │51

The idiom translates as “When things are chaotic to the extreme, order must be restored.” The work is now available for sale at InspiredOriginal.org/ Calligraphy It was then that Liu shared his own story. For practicing truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance, the core principles of Falun Gong, Liu was the target of the CCP’s persecution campaign—along with the estimated 70 million other Chinese citizens who took up this traditional spiritual practice.

和辱罵！他們給那些適合活摘器官的人做血液檢測，我 也被檢測了。那些年好像在與生死搏鬥般。」 前（2019）年底，隨著 COVID-19 疫病的出現， 以及中共政權隱瞞疫情，而引發的一系列連鎖問題，使 其政權的其它劣跡亦成為全球關注的焦點。數十年來， 中共對所有不願放棄信仰的法輪功學員進行殘酷迫害， 劉錫銅先生只是其中之一。 中共於 1999 年 7 月 20 日非法取締法輪功後，上 萬名法輪功學員依據中國憲法賦予的上訪權，到國家信 訪辦上訪以求澄清真相。劉錫銅先生為了能用親身體會， 向政府反映法輪功於民、於國，百利而無一害的真實情

A CHAOTIC, EVIL SOCIETY “I was sentenced to three years in the Chinese Communist Party’s illegal labor camp and spent four years in prison,” Liu said in an interview after the film was completed. These were years of suffering. “I lost my freedom and the environment for creation, studying, and writing. I endured violent beatings and insults from Chinese Communist Party prison guards and other prisoners. I had the blood tests they give to those marked for organ harvesting. These years were like a contest between life and death.”

This past year, the advent of COVID-19 and the fallout of the Chinese communist regime’s mishandling of the situation also put a global spotlight on the regime’s other misdeeds—the decades-long, brutal persecution that affected Liu being but one of them.

After the CCP outlawed the practice of Falun Gong on July 20, 1999, thousands went to Beijing for redress, and Liu went too. Afterward, police officers barged into his place of work and forcibly handcuffed and abducted him for interrogation before throwing him into a labor camp where he was to undergo “reeducation,” or brainwashing methods,

況，曾先後 6 次進京上訪，因此被中共列入重點迫害的 黑名單內。 之後，警察闖入他的工作單位，強行將其銬上手銬 並非法綁架他。 2000 年，他被投入勞教所接受洗腦式 「 再教育 」，期間遭受了難以想像的身體與精神的雙重迫 害，直至 2004 年才被釋放。 藝術可以治癒身心 劉錫銅先生說，重獲自由後，他才得以再次投入藝術創 作。自1999年7月20日以來，他將揭露迫害及講述法輪 功真相作為首要使命，而後才擠出僅有的業餘時間研究 書藝。即便如此，他仍創作了大量的書法作品，多次舉 辦個人書展並出版了個人書法作品集。 彼時，有許多關於他的不實傳言。有人造謠說他煉 了法輪功，名利情都放下了，家人都不顧了，還說他已 自殺等。面對這些子虛烏有的傳言，劉錫銅先生沒有去 一一反駁或對證，而是在 2007 年舉辦了一場書法展， 高水準的作品使謊言不攻自破。 上千市民參觀了此次書法展覽。參觀者驚歎於他的 作品，並感歎這個展覽與其它展覽不一樣。很多人告訴 他，整個會場散發出慈悲祥和的能量場，給他們留下了 難忘的印象。儘管中國官方媒體仍在對法輪功及法輪功 學員進行虛假污衊，展覽仍受到媒體的爭相報導。

Left: Close-up of Liu Xitong’s work.

Right page: Calligrapher Liu Xitong featured in NTD Television’s 2020 documentary When the Plague Arrives.

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from 2000 to 2003. Liu’s imprisonment was technically illegal, even under the CCP’s laws, and in 2004 he was finally acquitted.

此次書展極其成功，但在劉錫銅先生剛剛辦完個人 書法展幾天後，再次被非法抓捕。此次甚至同時綁架了 其夫人並非法抄家，他本人則受到審訊並被拘留 1 個月。 後於 2008 年，他被非法判處 4 年徒刑，在此期間他再

ART THAT HEALS Liu said that after his release, he threw himself into artistic creation the way a fish needs water. His primary mission, as it had been since July 20, 1999, was spreading the truth about the persecution of Falun Gong amid the powerful regime’s propaganda. But every other hour he had, he dedicated himself to the art of calligraphy, and he created thousands of works.

Meanwhile, he heard strange rumors being spread about him: that his fame as an artist had plummeted when he took up his spiritual practice, that he had been disowned by his parents, or that he’d committed suicide. None of these were true, but instead of refuting the gossip verbally, Liu put on a calligraphy exhibition in 2007.

Despite the controversy, or possibly because of it, the exhibition was packed. Visitors marveled at Liu’s work and told him how different his exhibition was from others they had seen. Several attendees told him that it felt like the whole venue

次遭受了嚴峻的酷刑，原因同樣僅僅是他不願放棄自己 的信仰。劉錫銅先生說，修煉法輪大法使他領悟到了傳 統書法藝術的精髓，看到了美、道德與神性的關聯與重 要性。他強調，這啟發了他對書法藝術的理解，因為在 他開始修煉法輪功之前，他的藝術風格是完全不同的。 來自上天的禮物 劉錫銅先生出生於一戶貧困的農村家庭，父母都不識 字，他是兄弟姊妹5人中，唯一會寫、會畫的孩子。約 3、4歲時，他表現出對書畫的喜愛，隨著大量的臨摹， 其藝術天賦逐漸顯露。高中時期，因其書畫和泥塑藝術 才華，畢業後留校任教。 劉錫銅先生曾廣涉研習古代大家的書法作品，秦漢 篆隸、簡帛、金文、魏書等歷代書法無不浸潤。他解釋， 每個時代都有偉大的藝術作品，有數千年的珍寶可供我 們挖掘。在研習歷代書法大家及各個朝代不同書法風格 的基礎上，劉錫銅先生自出機杼，逐漸形成了自己的書 法藝術風格和特點。他說：「 中國書法，不僅是神傳文 化的瑰寶，也是世界上獨一無二的藝術翹楚。其歷史悠 久，書體沿革流變，異彩紛呈。」然而，隨著中國文化 │53

Calligrapher Liu Xitong featured in NTD Television’s 2020 documentary When the Plague Arrives.

radiated compassion and harmony, and that it left an unforgettable impression on them. Even though propaganda against Falun Gong and its adherents was still being published by China’s state-run press, Liu’s exhibition was lauded by newspapers, and his comments about traditional art and morality were published as well.

But days after the exhibition, Liu was detained by police again, and his wife was also abducted by officers after they ransacked his home. He was interrogated and detained for a month. Then in 2008, he was illegally sentenced to four years in prison, during which time he faced periods of intense torture—all because he would not give up his dedication to Falun Gong.

Liu credits Falun Gong for opening his eyes to virtue, morality, the dignity of human beings, and the importance of God, and says that this undoubtedly influenced his work. In fact, before he started practicing Falun Gong, Liu said, his art was a completely different style.

在共產邪靈黨文化的誤導下，拋棄傳統，極端創新，導 致流行書風泛濫。從上世紀八十年代初，又出現了完全 否定傳統變異的現代派書法。 至今天，那些荒誕離奇、褻瀆神明的非正統魔性藝 術，充斥在電視、報刊及各種宣傳畫面中。受到這場風 氣的影響，劉錫銅先生也曾放棄傳統並開始追隨流行趨 勢，以現代或「 草書 」風格進行創作。 而後在 1990 年代，他如夢初醒！ 法輪功，又稱法輪大法，是由李洪志先生於 1992 年傳出的佛家上乘修煉大法，以「 真、善、忍 」為根本 指導，包含五套緩慢優美的功法動作。 這一功法不僅在社會上的口耳相傳中，得到廣泛的 認識、支持，也因其提高品德修養，造益於社會，而曾 多次受到政府的認可和表彰。短短幾年內，數百萬民眾 走入法輪大法修煉。 1996 年，劉錫銅先生也走入修煉 行列。 劉錫銅先生說，這些原則成為其心靈的一面鏡子， 徹底改變了他的世界觀。他覺得自己的作品與傳統書法 藝術和美學相去甚遠，自己也已成為一個自私的人，沒 有崇高的理想並遠離了傳統道德，這些甚至已經影響了 他的書法創作。

A DIVINE GIFT Born to illiterate parents, Liu was the only one of five children who could write. From age 3, he showed a gift for drawing when he began replicating masterpieces. In school, he showed talent for drawing, painting, sculpture, and calligraphy.

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劉錫銅先生認為，書法是神傳給人的獨有的漢字書 寫藝術，而他的天賦則是神的饋贈。他毅然放棄草書， 將多年來籌辦個人書展的近百幅草書作品付之一炬，從 新奠定了真、行、隸、篆四種書體為主導的研究和創作。 他說，「 一個藝術家如果秉承神的旨意，以神給予 的技能，表現天國在人間的啟迪之美，連結神與人的

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“Since childhood, I have been blessed,” Liu said by email. He immersed himself in great ancient works like those of Qing Dynasty Emperor Kangxi and Tang Dynasty Emperor Taizong, and studied silk manuscripts from the Qin and Han dynasties, bronze inscriptions, and various scripts. There were thousands of years of treasures to mine, each era and great scholar imbuing the art with something of their own, Liu said. In studying the greats, Liu developed his own style and his own scripts.

“Chinese calligraphy is not only a treasure of the traditional Chinese culture that was passed down by the gods, but it is a high art that is unique in this world,” Liu said. “The history is long, and its development is colorful.”

But Liu grew disillusioned in his worldview as he got older. He recounted the arrogant and selfish culture he was immersed in, surrounded by CCP members and working in Party-affiliated departments.

This soon seeped into his art, and he followed fads and trends rather than tradition, creating works in modern or “cursive” calligraphy styles. His exhibitions were well-received, praised in the press, and honored with awards.

Then in the 1990s, he had a profound awakening.

Falun Gong was introduced to the public in 1992, and millions started practicing in just a few years.

In 1996, Liu began practicing too.

Falun Gong includes meditation exercises and the three principles of truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance. It is part of the ancient Chinese tradition of self-cultivation. Millions took up the practice and, seeing improvements in their mental, physical, and spiritual health, spread the practice through word of mouth. It was a return to traditional Chinese culture and morality that the spirituality-starved people craved.

Liu said that these principles held a mirror up to his soul and dramatically changed his worldview. He felt he had strayed so far from the traditional principles and aesthetics that guide the art of calligraphy.

He had become a selfish person who held no high ideals or traditional morals, and this was plainly evident in his work.

Liu didn’t second-guess his epiphany—he burned all of his modern works and vowed to once again uphold traditional ideals. The art of calligraphy is the pinnacle of a culture believed to be divinely inspired,

and Liu’s gift was a blessing from God. He intended to honor that.

“If an artist upholds God’s instructions and uses the skills given by God to express the enlightening beauty of God’s kingdom in this world, to connect humans in harmony with the world, advocating virtue and goodness … the works will reflect a beauty that truly moves people,” Liu said.

He wanted his works to reflect the truth and beauty of the universe. Calligraphy, being a reflection of the artist’s soul, required Liu to dedicate himself to exactly that. He decided to let truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance guide him.

Calligraphy is not an art that benefits from an impassioned state and frenzied mind. You need, instead, a pure mind in harmony with the virtues, Liu explained.

“The process of calligraphy is the exquisite display of the mystery and science of life and the universal, rendered visible by the tip of the pen,” Liu said. “Calligraphy is a wonderful combination of innate human potential and acquired effort laid bare on the paper.”

A few years ago, Liu was finally able to leave China. When he arrived in the United States, he set aside his passion for the art in order to focus more time on telling the truth about the CCP’s violent persecution of Falun Gong. But when word of mouth brought Liu’s talent to the attention of a documentary producer, he felt gratified to be able to use his gift in aid of his mission.

“It has always been my wish to continue that path of self-cultivation, return to tradition, and leave a reference to the art of calligraphy for posterity,” Liu said.

天地同和，傳承正統藝術，崇德向善，他的作品才能給 人美的感受和心靈的融動或震撼！」 書法是藝術家靈魂的反映。他希望自己的作品能夠 反映出宇宙的真實與美麗，因此他堅持以真、善、忍的 宇宙法理為準則，時時對照，事事對照。在他意境提升 的同時，他的書法作品又別有一番意蘊。 劉錫銅先生說：「 書法創作決不是靠激情、狂嚎、 怪異所能達至其意境，而是心態純正、意境高遠、善德 融通方為妙訣。書法過程是生命奧祕、人體科學、宇宙 全息在筆端的精巧展現；書法作品是人的先天潛能與後 天努力在字面的絕妙凝聚。修正自身，回歸傳統，給後 人留下可參照的書法藝術之路，是我一直以來的心願。」 │55

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HEALTHY TRADITIONAL CHINESE DISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR 過年美味養生方 Chinese by Hu Naiwen Translated by Anne Chan Photos by Shutterstock

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he New Year is around the corner, and no one can resist celebrating with a lavish spread of delicacies. However, too much greasy food might cause stomach pain and increase blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol. The elderly should be extra cautious with greasy food.

過年時節，滿桌豐盛的菜餚總令人欲罷不能，但若吃太 多油膩食物，不僅容易腸胃不適，還可能讓血糖、血壓、 血脂上升，尤其是對於上了年紀的長輩，則需更加留心。 今天向大家介紹三道養生飲食——「 天下第一補血湯」、 「 防三高火鍋湯底 」、「 去油解膩茶」，讓年節大餐吃得 美味又健康！ 天下第一補血湯 補血還助消化 「 天下第一補血湯」是孫中山先生發明的，所以又稱作 「 中山四物湯」。 孫中山先生早年從醫。有一次，一個病人來醫院看 診，他跟病人說，除了吃藥以外，最重要的是補充身體 的營養。於是，他給了病人一個營養充沛的湯方。此湯方 使用的食材是——黃豆芽、豆腐、黑木耳和金針，也被 稱為「 四物湯 」。它確實有中醫藥方四物湯（ 當歸、白

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芍、川芎、熟地四味藥）的作用，就是補血。不僅如此， 這四種食材也可幫助消化、補脾胃、清理身體裡的廢物： 黃豆芽：古時候的人把黃豆芽叫作「 豆芽黃卷 」（ 豆黃 卷）。將豆子放到水裡，它會開始泡發膨脹、破皮，冒出 芽來。黃豆芽的胚芽部分富含酵素，能幫助消化其他食

【About Dr. Hu】Currently a professor at Nine Star University of Health and Sciences in Sunnyvale, California, Dr. Hu Naiwen was previously a pharmacological researcher of Western medicine in Taiwan. He was also the director for traditional Chinese medicine clubs at numerous Taiwanese universities.

物中的蛋白質、澱粉、脂肪等。古人用黃豆芽來利溼（ 排 除體內溼氣）、補脾胃。 豆腐：豆腐是用黃豆榨成豆漿，再用鹽滷或石膏的方式 點滷作成。豆腐是一種高蛋白質食物，是合成血液中紅 血球的重要成分之一，能幫助造血。吃素的人常把豆腐 作為主要的佐餐食物。

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Top right: soybean sprouts; Top left: tofu; Bottom left: long yellow daylilies; Bottom right: black fungus.

I’d like to introduce three healthy and delicious dishes that counteract the effects of heavy holiday meals: the “unparalleled four-agents-decoction,” the “anti-three-hypers hotpot,” and a refreshing tea.

黑木耳：黑木耳是一項熱門的食材，它的特別之處在於 它生長在朽木上頭，可以吃掉朽木裡的髒東西，並將此 轉換為營養成分。同樣，黑木耳也能夠把我們身體裡不 好的東西帶走。除此之外，若能將黑木耳煮得爛熟，能 夠產生豐富的膠質。要注意的是，如果煮的時間不夠，

THE UNPARALLELED FOUR-AGENTS-DECOCTION The “unparallelled four-agents-decoction” (“si wu tang” in Chinese) was first made by Mr. Sun Yat-Sen, the founding father of the Republic of China. The origin explains its nickname: “Sun Yat-Sen’s Si Wu Tang.”

In his early years as a doctor, Sun used to tell his patients that the most important treatment other than medicine is nutrition. He made an exclusive and nutritious recipe that contains four ingredients: soybean sprouts, tofu, black fungus, and long yellow daylilies.

These can be found at many Asian grocery stores and cooked together into a soup or stew. Sun’s recipe improves digestion, preserves spleen-stomach harmony, and dispels waste and toxins from the body.

有可能會寒胃。等煮到膠質出來時，不但不寒胃，還能 夠保養胃腸。 金針：金針又稱萱草、黃花菜，有人認為喝了金針湯，就 可以忘掉很多憂煩，因此它也被稱作「 忘憂草」。還有 金針富含鐵質，具有補血功效。 補血燕麥粥 另外還有一個簡單的補血方子，即「 補血燕麥粥 」。以 燕麥為主要食材，燕麥裡含銅，它可以使鐵和血中最重 要的成分——氯化血紅素（Hemin）結合。該粥需要的 食材就是燕麥加上雞蛋、紅棗，以及深綠色青菜，最後 再加上切碎的牛肉，與燕麥一同煮。 這個處方我曾讓一位老先生吃，他的血紅素只有 6 到 7 之間，結果服用此粥 20 多天後，他的血紅素竟然達到 了 14，恢復正常指數（成年男性正常值為 13.8~ 18 g/dl）。

Soybean Sprouts: In ancient times, soybean sprouts were called yellow curls of soybeans. Soybeans grow when placed in water. The peel breaks down, and the roots grow long. The germ is rich in enzymes that help digest protein, starch, and fat. In the past, people used to eat soybean sprouts to expel internal dampness and strengthen the spleen-stomach.

防三高火鍋湯底 中國北方有一句話叫作「 冬吃蘿蔔夏吃薑，不勞先生開處 方 」，就是說冬天吃蘿蔔、夏天吃薑，不容易生病。關於 蘿蔔有很多方子。煮火鍋時，建議使用蘿蔔、玉米筍、 山藥、秋葵這四種食材煮成湯底，具控制血糖、血壓、 血脂「 三高 」的功效，湯底的味道略帶甘甜。 │57

Top right: radish; Top left: baby corn; Bottom left: Chinese yam; Bottom right: okra.

Tofu: Also known as bean curd, tofu is prepared by coagulating soy milk and pressing the curds into solid white blocks. It is rich in protein and helps form more red blood cells. It is often used as a vegetarian substitute for meat.

Black Fungus: This popular mushroom grows on fallen logs in the wild and can decompose wood to enrich its nutrition. Likewise, black fungus can reduce the risk of a variety of conditions in the body.

When cooked thoroughly, black fungus returns to its original gelatin-like texture and can nourish the stomach. However, eating black fungus when it is not fully cooked might result in gastroenteritis.

過年時，餐桌上少不了大魚大肉，還有豐盛的火鍋 料，用這個湯底，能幫助抵消食用魚肉的負擔。涮火鍋 時，想加魚、雞、牛、豬哪一種肉都可以，同時可以加 上青菜、粉絲等食材。最主要的是該湯底能使我們身上 的「 醣分減少、降低血壓、減少血脂肪 」。 飯後飲品首選——消脂解膩酸梅湯 吃 完 大 餐 後， 再 跟 大 家 介 紹 一 個 簡 單 的 去 油 解 膩 湯 飲——酸梅湯。很多人小時候都吃過酸梅湯，口感酸酸 甜甜，夏天喝能生津止渴，冬天溫度較低，將酸梅湯溫 熱來喝，也是很不錯的。 酸梅湯最主要的食材是烏梅，再加上山楂、洛神花、 甘草，煮成湯來飲用。這些配料都可以在中藥房取得。 烏梅味酸，能消脂肪；山楂在處方書裡寫明的功效是消 肉食積，就是能消化肉食；洛神花能降血脂，還有抗氧

Long Yellow Daylilies: In ancient China, yellow daylilies are also called “herb for forgetting your sorrows” (“wangyoucao”). They provide a rich source of iron and can nourish the blood.

OATMEAL: A BLOOD TONIFIER This is another food for blood tonification. Oats are high in copper, which combines the most important element in blood, hemin, with non-hemin iron.

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化的作用，再加一點適量的甘草增加甜味。若覺得甜味 不夠，可以加入冰糖；若想增加香氣，可加入一點桂花。 這道酸梅湯非常適合飽餐後飲用。 備註：以上提及食譜之藥材、處方，皆需適量取用，有些藥材會因服 用者身體條件與素質產生不同效果，若有疑慮，請務必事先諮詢中 醫相關專業人士。

dates, some dark green vegetables, and about 1.8 ounces of chopped beef.

I once recommended this recipe to an old man whose hemoglobin was just between 6 to 7 grams per deciliter. The normal range of hemoglobin for an adult male is 13.8 to 18 grams per deciliter. After following this recipe for less than a month, his hemoglobin reached 14.

Please note: The ingredients mentioned in the dishes must be applied proportionately. Some ingredients might have different effects on people with various physical conditions. Please consult a medical or TCM professional.

‘LET’S TALK WITH DR. HU,’ TRANSLATED AND EDITED FOR CLARITY WITH PERMISSION OF NTD TELEVISION.

THE ANTI-THREE-HYPERS HOTPOT The hotpot is a family-style Chinese dinner where participants boil a variety of raw ingredients, piece by piece, in a large, continuously boiling pot in the middle of the table.

According to a popular proverb in Northern China, “Eating radish in winter and ginger in summer can keep doctors away.” I recommend adding radish, baby corn, Chinese yam, and okra to the soup base of any hotpot.

These ingredients can reduce levels of blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol (the three “hypers”).

The New Year’s feast is not complete without fish, poultry, beef, or pork, as well as all kinds of seasonings.

The anti-three-hypers soup base is a perfect match for all kinds of meat, vegetables, and glass noodles.

THE BEST DIGESTIF: SOUR PLUM DRINK After a delicious New Year’s dinner, why not try a sour plum drink, an easy-to-make beverage? The drink was once many people’s childhood favorite. It keeps us hydrated in summer, and lukewarm sour plum drink is a great choice in winter.

The ingredients of sour plum drink include smoked plums, hawthorns, roselles, and licorice, which can all be obtained at traditional Chinese medicine pharmacies. Smoked plums are sour in flavor and serve to reduce body fat. Hawthorns, in TCM prescriptions, can improve digestion. Roselles can lower the level of cholesterol and are antioxidant, and licorice adds a bit of sweetness to the f lavor. Adding rock or crystal sugar will make the drink even sweeter, and dried osmanthus blossoms make it more fragrant. The sour plum drink is an amazing choice after dinner.

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A REFLECTIVE JOURNEY Sky Oasis Flat in Macau 無為的精神之旅 「金峰·名匯」公寓 English by Angela Feng | Translated by Ada Tian Photography by Dick Liu

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pon stepping into this 3,000-square-foot flat in the luxurious Sky Oasis building in Macau, one is instantly filled with a sense of serenity. The space is designed to encourage meditative reflection and help residents achieve a state of zen. With a seamless fusion of Japanese aesthetics and modern Western touches, it is the embodiment of timeless luxury.

The home was designed by Max Lam of Max Lam Designs, an award-winning, Hong Kong-based interior design studio. “The fundamental and ultimate goal of my design is to improve people’s way of living and interaction within the space they are in,” Lam said in a statement on his website. With this tranquil oasis, he certainly achieved that goal, providing residents with a meditative and fully engaging living experience.

走進這間位於澳門「 金峰・名匯 」3,000平方英尺的精 緻四房住宅空間，迎面而來的是一份源自天然木材的溫 暖。這種獨特的東方美，使人瞬間沉浸於寧靜之中，進 入「禪 」意之境。 這座住宅樣板房由屢獲殊榮的香港室內設計工作室 「Max Lam Designs」設計。 設計師 Max Lam 表示： 「 我最終的設計目標，是改善人們在所處空間內的生活 和互動方式。」 禪意之居 室內空間寬敞、流暢，設計師交替使用多種木材貫穿整 個空間，並混合搭配不同石材和古銅等自然建材，視覺 效果簡潔而細緻有序，營造了一個溫暖和身心放鬆的居 住空間。照明也是非常重要的設計因素，因為它可以將 「 生命的氣息注入空間 」。柔和、含蓄的照明加強了寧 靜和舒適感，亦為不同的功能區域營造不同的氛圍。 曲線優美的木製景觀臺，圍繞著質樸的陶瓷花瓶和 插花作品舒展開來，不僅增加了一抹「 禪 」的意境，同時

A HARMONIOUS MEDLEY Throughout the home, a medley of natural materials were used to create a warm and relaxing interior. The simplistic material palette includes stone, paper, three kinds of wood, and a dash of brass. Lam always makes sure to pay special attention to lighting, as it “breathes life into a space.”

也將客廳、餐廳和茶室的視線連繫起來，也保持了空間 的通透性。 客廳選用柔和的灰色和白色為主色調，以棕橙色點 綴，低調卻不沉悶，整體風格恬靜而優雅。 從客廳行至餐廳，會察覺到地板從暖色的木材，轉 換為藍灰色水磨石。餐廳與酒吧相連，重複出現的灰藍 色水磨石和木材，將這兩個功能區巧妙地連貫起來。 棕紅色的木製餐桌上懸掛了圓形的紙製燈具，與

Left page: As the saying goes, beauty lies in the details, and this home is full of intricate details that are revealed only after immersion in the space.

淡色木條紋的牆面形成鮮明對比。吧檯的桌子以黃銅點 綴，地板上陳列著兩件當代香港書法藝術家的書房作品 《靜》和《觀》。 │61

Top：The living room embodies timeless luxury through the use of neutral hues, custom-made low furniture with sharp silhouettes, and tactile fabrics.

Bottom left: Unique pieces by various Hong Kong artists are scattered throughout the home.

Bottom right: Ceramic tea ware by Ryan and Wy, a landscape painting by San Chiu Yan, and a tailor-made tea table by Max Lam Designs make up the traditional Japanese tearoom.

Right page: In the dining room, two pieces by contemporary Hong Kong calligraphy artist Packy Lai sit against the wall; they read “Silence” (靜) and “Observe” (觀).

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Soft, demure lighting adds to the home’s calm and cozy ambience, inviting residents to leave their worries at the door.

A curvaceous wooden structure separates the living room from the kitchen and dining area, adding a splash of zen. Wooden poles of varying heights are connected to form a half spiral encircling a coiling ceramic vase and f loral arrangement created by local Hong Kong artists.

The living room takes on a slightly more modern, westernized appearance. Filled with neutral tones consisting mostly of soft browns, grays, and white, it feels simple yet elegant. Custom-made low furniture with sharp silhouettes include a lengthy couch and two burnt-orange chairs that frame the television.

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整體空間細節豐富而不顯凌亂，設計師以當代的設 計語言，演繹了東方的美學，也在此展現了寧靜之境。 與藝術融匯 透過流線型的木質景觀臺，可以看到隱於一角的茶室和 主臥。日式風格的折疊門在需要時可形成私密空間。主 臥內，飾有櫻花圖案的木屏風，極具裝飾藝術風格的梳 妝臺和淡灰色的石牆，將禪意之美發揮得淋漓盡致。 茶室陳列十分簡潔，僅以一 幅黑白的山水畫為裝 飾。留白的設計手法營造出「 空 」的意境，淡泊謙和之 意油然而生。 設計師希望透過不同的藝術文化和室內設計語言交 疊，營造一種禪意的生活態度。從質樸的陶製茶具到極 具藝術感的花瓶及器皿，從洗滌心靈的字畫到寓意吉祥 長壽的丹頂鶴主題油畫，從沉靜安穩的銅器到寓意平安 喜樂的門柄繩結飾品，整個住宅空間充滿了豐富的設計 細節。設計師還加入了嗅覺與聽覺的體驗，以檀香及綠 茶精油混合成的獨有薰香，配合精心挑選的東方風背景 音樂，將居住者帶入禪意的生活，似隨時可開啟尋找內 在的自我追尋之旅。

bar on the other. The round paper ceiling lamps are reminiscent of two full moons, contrasting starkly against the striped wooden walls. Against the f loor sit two pieces by contemporary Hong Kong calligraphy artist Packy Lai; they say “Silence” ( 靜 ) and “Observe” ( 觀 ).

BEAUTY IN THE DETAILS Visible through the curving centerpiece by the entryway is the Japanese tearoom and the master bedroom. Japanese-inspired folding doors offer privacy, while making sure the rooms are easily accessible. In the master bedroom, sakura-patterned wooden screens, an Art Deco-style vanity, and a smooth stone wall come together to create an air of subtle opulence.

In the connecting tearoom, a landscape painting by San Chiu Yan is the focal point. Ceramic tea ware by Ryan and Wy, as well as a tailor-made

tea table by Max Lam Designs, contribute to the intentional emptiness of the room.

Throughout the abode, intricate details abound.

Every doorknob is embellished with knots that are believed to bring peace and harmony and were crafted by a Japanese knot-tying artist. Even the aroma of the home has been carefully cultivated by a scent expert—an aroma of green tea with hints of sandalwood. After all, beauty lies in the details, and details are what lead the way to the inner self.

Left: Designers utilized Japanese-inspired folding doors in the tearoom and master bedroom so as to ensure the rooms are easily accessible while offering privacy.

Center: This home is full of intricate details that are revealed only after immersion in the space.

Right: In the second bedroom, designers chose to exemplify the ancient Chinese saying “Earth’s a square, Heaven a circle” through the circular backlit headboard.

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LIVING YOUR INNER POET Hufeng Courtyard Villa 咫尺之內造乾坤 江南水鄉新中式別墅 English by Megan Wang | Translated by Ada Tian Photography by Gangqiang Liu, Shukai Xu

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he region in China south of the Yangtze River is known for its breathtaking landscape.

Jiang Nan, as it’s known, was a favorite subject of many acclaimed Chinese poets. Today, not only do people express a wish to read about the region’s stunning beauty in literature, some of us also hope to experience it right inside our own home. In the suburb of Hangzhou, China, a team of interior designers from GFD Interior undertook the challenge and in doing so, also brought forth the beauty and virtues of traditional Chinese culture.

「 山居之跡於寂也，市居之跡於喧也，惟園居在季孟間 耳。」——明代文學家、史學家王世貞《遊金陵諸園記》 王世貞認為，山居未免寂寞，市居過於喧鬧，唯園 居介於兩者之間。 隨著社會發展，文化、生活方式不斷改變，中國的 住宅與室內設計風格亦日趨紛繁與多樣化。然而，人們 對於蘊含中國傳統文化的中式設計仍有著深深的眷戀， 因為它包含著意蘊深厚的東方美學和人們嚮往的生活方 式，本質上契合了人們心靈深處的精神世界與歸屬感。 好的住宅設計既是物質生活的空間，亦是精神生活 的體現。「GFD 室內設計 」承接了這一挑戰，將傳統的 造園手法和意境運用至住宅設計，打造出具有中國傳統

DISCONNECT TO RECONNECT One such virtue is inner serenity. In ancient times, Chinese scholars meditated routinely in preparation for intensive learning. Like them, modern people perform best in many aspects of life when they maintain a calm, reflective spirit.

Living inside this villa in Hangzhou naturally puts one in a tranquil state secluded from the bustle of modern society. In the courtyard, the plants flutter in the breeze, while streams of water flow down the rocky garden, forming ripples upon ripples in the pond. When guests or residents immerse themselves in this precious little ecosystem, they are better able to listen to their inner voice.

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韻味的「 新中式 」現代居住空間。 遠離喧囂 歸於寧靜 坐落於中國杭州湘湖旅遊度假區的「 保億湖風雅園 」，建 築外觀粉牆黛瓦，古樸典雅，與水墨江南的地域氣質相 襯。建築面積253平方公尺，室外配有私人庭院，室內分 上下兩層，可供三代同堂的大家庭使用。 室外的中式庭院，疊山理水，樹木花草點綴其間， 可謂「 不出城廓而獲山水之怡，身居鬧市而得林泉之 趣 」。除給人帶來詩意盎然的生活情趣，置身於此，似 乎瞬間便遠離了現代社會的喧囂，使心靈歸於寧靜。 含蓄的中式意境 室內設計中延續了這種寧靜、淡泊的意境。設計師從水 墨山水畫中吸取靈感，整體色調以灰和白為主，局部搭 配的深色拉伸了空間層次感，作為點綴使用的古銅則提 升了空間的質感。

A prominent feature of traditional Chinese residences, the courtyard is more than its aesthetics. It provides the owners with a more intimate connection to nature without having to step out of the house. It also maximizes the home’s natural light. The rocky garden and rippling pond emulate a mini version of Southern China’s breathtaking landscape.

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Left page, top: The living room places guests into a landscape painting: six erect glass panels depict a misty mountain vista, white marble walls are “Ink-splashed,” and gray marble tiles ripple, water-like, across the floor.

Bottom: Across from the “misty mountain” panels, the dining room turns up the feeling of modern chic, which compliments the living room’s traditional elements.

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while the gray Italian marble f looring showcases ripple-like patterns, symbolizing flowing water.

In between the dining room and the living room are six screen panels that pan out to reveal a misty “mountain range.” A ltogether, these statement design choices form a living Shan Shui painting (Mountain-Water style art) in a modern house.

Up on the second floor, the master bedroom transmits a peaceful and elegant atmosphere. As the sun penetrates the translucent white curtain, the ink painting of the still life on the main wall is spotlighted, thus defining the theme of the room.

In the semi-open study space, a long wooden desk occupies the center, while the collection shelf stands beside the narrower wall, out of sight of the people busy working. Decorative elements are minimized here to declutter the mind.

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中式風格的室內設計，陳設講究對稱之美，並以書 畫、古玩、盆景等作為點綴，藉此展現主人的審美情趣 與精神追求；空間上，講究層次感，多用隔窗、屏風來 分割區域。 客廳的家具便是以傳統對稱的方式擺放，呈出一種 秩序感和莊重大氣的形式美。白色大理石背景牆，好似 一片浮光掠影，又似一幅酣暢淋漓的潑墨畫，代替傳統 書畫作為裝飾，在此以現代的設計語彙，呈現出傳統的 文化意蘊。典雅的落地窗提煉於傳統園林的花窗形式， 起到框景的作用。庭院的景色在室內看去，宛如一幅鑲 嵌在畫框中的風景畫，坐看四季更迭，縱然庭景依舊， 卻仍別有一番風味。 餐廳和客廳之間，傾斜而置的六扇玻璃屏風既劃分 了空間，又保留了空間的通透性；近觀則是一幅朦朧的 山水畫，層巒疊嶂間雲霧繚繞，意境悠遠。 餐廳以圓形餐桌為中心布局。圓桌不僅符合華人大 家庭「 圍坐 」的飲食習慣，也蘊含著「 團圓、和諧 」的

Top: The master bedroom showcases an elegant combination of East and West, putting together a modern chandelier with a traditional-style landscape painting on the wall.

Left: The study space is a semi-open area, with one side letting in abundant natural light. A shelf is placed in the corner to showcase the owner’s proudest collections.

Up and down the villa, an ambiance of serenity is achieved with neutral tones such as gray, brown, white, and tan. Furniture is embellished with brass accents to provide for an additional touch of chic and modernity.

美好之意。「 四世同堂 」曾是多少人羨慕的家庭模式。試 想，一家人圍繞圓桌對坐，是多麼溫馨幸福，其樂融融。 除了讓長者行動便易，設立在一層裡側與庭院相通 的老人房，二層是主要的居住空間。二層共有三間臥 室，每個房間都設有獨立衛生間和衣帽間。主臥風格素 淡優雅，簡潔舒適。橡木地板色調樸雅，陽光透過質地

CHERISH TRADITIONAL VALUES Architecture, along with its interior design, is a reflection of identity and values. Throughout this Hangzhou villa, we find this to be true, as many elements are influenced by the virtues of traditional Chinese culture. Besides the emphasis on serenity, the incorporation of the courtyard also maximizes natural lighting and improves ventilation, exemplifying the benefits of respecting harmony with nature.

The concept of respecting the elders is also prominent, as the elders’ bedroom is placed on the first floor, steps away from the courtyard and living room, to ensure safety and convenience. Around the house, we also see artworks depicting pine trees, which represent the desired longevity for the family’s elders.

Away from the city hustle, this luxurious villa is a haven to clear the mind, restore energy, and reconnect with virtues we once had.

輕薄的白色窗紗撒入房間，溫暖而靜好。主牆面的水墨 景致在豐富視覺的同時，亦增添了一絲寧靜悠遠之意。 床前的沙發和茶几，形成一個簡單獨立的休息區。一茶 一書一知己，在此卸下凡塵鎧甲，脫去一身的疲憊。舒 適的次臥和簡約的客房，則為家中子女或來客，提供了 充分的空間。 慰藉身心 對話自然 湖風雅園的新中式風格，並不是單純的套用中國傳統元 素，而是設計師在對中國傳統文化和傳統元素認知和吸 收的基礎上，使現代材質與其內在意韻巧妙結合，將傳 統文化的意境帶入每一處角落；同時充分考量現代的審 美和生活需求，打造出契合人內心深處的「 新中式 」現代 住宅。 它使生活其中的人，在喧囂浮華、為物所役的世俗 生活中，得以調節，讓身心在對話自然的體驗中得到不 同程度的淨化和慰藉。

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By Faithe Lo We’re counting down to Chinese New Year’s Eve. Although the pandemic is still with us, Chinese people living abroad are as eager as ever to celebrate 2021 with gusto. So sweep away the lingering haze of the past year by dressing up your home to jubilantly celebrate the year of the ox. 年關已到，疫情尚未消停，但這無法澆熄華人過年的熱情。雖然有些人可能需要透過 網路團圓，而有些地區則很難去串門走春，儘管如此，也得把家裡佈置得喜慶一些， 才好喜迎新年，一掃過去一年的陰霾。

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Try bunches of gorgeous peonies and wintersweet flowers to usher in prosperity and good fortune. Turn the living room into a joyful site of festive conversation and timeless significance with fresh decor for the occasion: cushions, carpets, and red-rimmed tableware. Pour the tea in oriental style, serve a melon-seed snack, and stir old memories with new ones into a rich brew that won’t be forgotten. 在玄關佈置今年生肖——金牛，或者應景地插上牡丹、臘梅都好，一進門就 顯得年味十足。日常使用的沙發只要搭配富有年味的配件，如中國傳統圖 案的靠枕、地毯、紅色的邊桌，再擺上中國風的茶杯，嗑點瓜子配著茶，聊 聊過去也聊聊未來的展望。

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GOLDEN HOURS A New Year’s Eve reunion begins around the stove. The wok sets the stage for virtuosic “wok-hei” skills that expertly torch ingredients for an elusive, delicately crunchy patina. A colorful enamel cast iron pot takes its place in the limelight when it hosts a long-lasting hot pot or makes delicious dumplings.

Arrange the chairs, set the gold-inlaid plates and chopsticks. The night is lively and filled with hope that life’s important people will have a fortune-filled new year. 圍爐是過年的重頭戲，備個中式炒鍋，什麼菜都能炒得鑊氣十足，讓家中大廚大展一番身手。琺瑯鑄 鐵鍋有著各種活潑喜氣的顏色，不管是煮火鍋還是下一大鍋餃子都好用。 搬出所有的椅子，取出鑲金的盤子、筷子，熱熱鬧鬧，也是取個好彩頭。無論是吃個長長久久的火鍋， 或是一盤圓圓胖胖的水餃，寓意都是希望最重要的人在新的一年裡能夠吉祥如意、長久平安。

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As winter takes its last bow, we put away the season’s trimmings and look ahead to spring’s debut. Winter coats and wool socks will get traded for lighter fabrics and sunnier tones. Brighten your space with light-filled accessories and the colors of new growth and flowers. Fill your senses with the frosty scenery and hot coffee as you prepare to say goodbye to winter. 冬季已接近尾聲，也到了收起聖誕裝飾的時候了。褪去厚重的冬大衣和羊毛襪，簡 單披上輕盈的披巾，換上薄地毯，以輕軟的布料織品給家裡帶來新風貌。用精緻 的馬克杯沖上一杯熱咖啡，讓香氣充盈室內。吃著點心、喝著咖啡，抬頭看看窗外 融雪的景色，悠閒地，一面送走冬天，一面迎接春天。

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75 KENMARE 鋒芒內斂 諾利塔空中盛宴 Chinese by Ada Tian | Translated by Minghui Wang Photography by Gianni Franchellucci

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The couch and dining table as well as other furniture pieces were chosen from the collection of high-end French brand Ligne Roset, whose designs are bold and stylistic. Such choices further encapsulate the beauty of contemporary luxury in the apartment homes.

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Floor-to-ceiling windows and doors let natural light in, while neutral-tone oak f loors add warmth.

The kitchen cabinets juxtapose matte white with elm and are paired with white marble countertops. Gaggenau appliances from Germany blend classic and modern tastes.

In the master bedroom, warm, light tones prevail, while dark blue and green add richness and a soothing

visual hierarchy. Oversized custom windows provide a panoramic city view, while welcoming plenty of sunlight. At night, the atmosphere in the bedroom is quiet and private. The multi-sensory experience is heightened in the master bathroom, where a heated marble f loor and luxurious Italian Devon&Devon bathtub melt away weariness and tension. 此基礎上，延伸出特有的優雅與精緻感。內部設計融合 了大量豐富的建材，包括獨特的天然石材、不同紋理的 金屬和橡木。主要家具如沙發、餐桌等，均選用了法國 知名品牌 Ligne Roset，更添奢華的現代感。 頂層的「 複式公寓 B」室內總面積 2,108 平方英尺， 包括一個起居室，一個餐廳，一個廚房，三間臥室和兩 間半浴室。此外，室外還有兩個私人露臺：一個 657 平 方英尺，透過整面的落地門窗與起居室相連；另一個 493 平方英尺，位於起居室之上的屋頂露臺。 大 面 積 的 落 地 門 窗 將 自 然 光 線 引 入 室 內， 暖 色 的橡木地板更增添了一份家的溫馨。廚房的櫥櫃選用 啞光白色和榆木搭配白色大理石檯面，電器選用德國 Gaggenau，融合經典與現代。主臥內，在暖暖的淺色 基礎上，局部搭配了安靜的深藍與墨綠，視覺層次豐富 卻不跳脫；一旁訂製的超大窗戶將街巷風景盡攬眼底， 同時亦將溫暖柔和的陽光迎入，營造出臥房寧靜且私密 的氛圍。多重的感官體驗在主浴室得到延續，走過鋪設 了地暖的大理石地板，在奢美的意大利 Devon&Devon 浴缸中放鬆自己，一天的疲累煙消雲散。 網站：75kenmare.com 電話：212-221-7550 地址：75 Kenmare Street, New York, NY 10012 │79

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