Mar 7, 2009
Pottery artist Zeng Mingnan
TAICHUNG, Taiwan--Mr. Zeng, a senior potter, felt he was part of the Divine
Performing Arts when he saw the company perform in Taichung March 6. "The
show is very excellent and elaborate. The fusion of dancing and drama seemed to
turn me into one of the performers on the stage," he said.
Mr. Zeng was very involved in the intricacies of the performance. Although he
received an education in Western art, Oriental aesthetics form the basis of his
creations, he explained.
"When it comes to dancing and music, I am a layman," said Zeng Mingnan
with modesty. "But in terms of the common language of art, the dancers'
each single movement and angle displays touching aesthetics which are in common
with aesthetics of painting and art. I feel moved."
Though he had no deep understanding of Buddhist sculpture, he noted the
portrayal of Buddhist content. "Such a solemn Buddha statue, whether
presented through costumes, acts or movements, is very moving and very
amazing," he said.
The dance 'The Monkey King Triumphs', which depicts the story of Tang Monk
and his odyssey to the West, also struck a chord. Though it is a familiar folk
tale, such a wonderful interpretation of the story through dance is rarely seen,
he said.
Zeng Mingnan said the dancers' costumes distinguished themselves from ordinary
ones by their traditional styles of simplicity and modesty, and by their elegant
colors. The colors are typical of Chinese culture, which is refreshing, he said,
but it was the beauty of the whole presentation that really made an impact.
"This is a moving show," he said.
Source http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/13300/
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