#Visual communication

#Book design

Stroke is an exploration of the intrinsic connections between Chinese calligraphy and martial arts, reflecting their shared philosophies of balance, intention, and movement. Inspired by Wu Rangzhi’s small seal script and Bruce Lee’s foundational stances from Chinese Kong Fu: The Philosophical Art of Self Defense, the project reinterprets traditional calligraphic strokes as forms embodying Kong Fu postures and actions.

This work examines the correspondence between form and intent in both disciplines—where the mind guides movement in martial arts, it similarly directs the brush in calligraphy. The fluidity and structure of small seal script, a system that preserves the pictographic origins of Chinese characters, serve as a metaphor for abstract visual poetry. Through rigorous practice and study, each character was deconstructed and reimagined as an expression of motion, flexibility, and balance, echoing the philosophical tenets of Yin and Yang.

Stroke is a meditative process that emphasizes the interplay of concentration and relaxation. The project invites viewers to reflect on the harmonious integration of tradition, movement, and the human spirit, bridging historical art forms with contemporary interpretation.



The project responds to FolDer Magazine's first issue open call on the theme of ‘visual poetry’, reimagining poetry through visual experimentation to uncover its essence beyond text.

FolDer Magazine is an experimental publication project born within Frandisco Studio, an art and design collective fostering creative collaboration. Our inaugural issue explores how visual poetry, or concrete poetry, disrupts traditional poetic forms by integrating words and imagery. This approach liberates poetry from linear formats, blending typography and visuals to transcend the constraints of written text.

Through self-directed workshops and collaborative experiments, we posed questions such as: How can everyday text transform into visual content? Can classical poetry inspire a seamless integration of words and imagery? Can symbols and pictograms convey poetic meaning? How can fleeting moments of poetic inspiration be captured through design?

The resulting collection demonstrates the potential of visual poetry to transcend form, offering a contemporary reimagination of poetic expression. By embracing the spirit of rebellion—a theme central to modern art and design—we challenge conventions while exploring the harmonious interplay of text, imagery, and visual design.

FolDer Magazine showcases this creative inquiry, highlighting the richness of visual poetry and its capacity to push artistic boundaries.

Selected in Youth Design 100 (Beijing, 2023)
入选青年设计100 (北京，2023)