符文牌饰
Talismanic pendant forms
Three approaches to carrying a written sign: bold, carved and densely inscribed.
LOOKING CLOSERA form, a story,
A form, a story,
a way of seeing.
These pendant forms translate the visual language of fu into small objects. A few expansive strokes dominate some faces, while others are covered by tightly arranged columns and seals.
The group makes an interesting comparison with talismans on paper. The boundary of the pendant, its cord and its decorative fittings all affect how the written sign is encountered.
Details to notice
- Compare the open compositions with the more densely written surfaces.
- The photographs show different pendant designs, not successive views of one piece.
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