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Calligraphic Portrait of Milarepa
Calligraphy
Size 90 × 200 公分
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Certificate
M2025CGY000009PA
Artist
Tsangsar Kunga Rinpoche
Creation Year
2017
Condition Status
Well
Supplier
POST WINGS
Introduction
Tibetan Calligraphic Portrait: Milarepa
The Perfect Fusion of Calligraphy and Sacred Portraiture
Artwork Overview
This extraordinary piece masterfully combines Tibetan calligraphy with figurative portraiture. The four Tibetan letters that spell “Milarepa” (མི་ལ་རས་པ།) are transformed into a visual representation of one of Tibet’s most beloved yogic saints, Milarepa (1052–1135), capturing both spiritual symbolism and aesthetic elegance.
Artwork Details
• Title: Calligraphic Portrait of Milarepa
• Year: 2017
• Dimensions: 90 × 200 cm
• Medium: Ink on handmade paper
• Artist: Tsangsar kunga Rinpoche
Cultural Significance
Milarepa: Sage, Poet, and Yogi of Tibet
Milarepa is among the most venerated spiritual figures in Tibetan history. Known for his solitary retreats in mountain caves and his spontaneously composed “songs of realization” (dohas), he embodies the essence of transformative practice, unwavering devotion, and enlightened awareness. His life continues to inspire seekers around the world.
Artistic Innovation: Script Becomes Form
This work exemplifies visual transformation, where each Tibetan syllable becomes a part of the saint’s body:
• མི (Mi) – Forms the head with flowing hair, and the right hand lifted to the ear in a singing gesture
• ལ (La) – Represents the meditative cord wrapping around the torso
• རས (Ra) – Suggests the left hand and crossed legs, indicating his simple cotton robe
• པ (Pa) – Becomes the meditation seat upon which he sits in calm repose
Brushwork and Technique
• Created using traditional black ink on natural-toned paper
• Expressive, varied linework captures both movement and stillness
• Single continuous strokes reflect the clarity and concentration of meditative awareness
• Embodies the flowing, energetic spirit of Tibetan script with layered visual metaphor
Contemporary Relevance
A Cultural Bridge Through Art
This piece bridges spiritual heritage and modern aesthetics. It stands at the intersection of:
• Ancient contemplative wisdom and contemporary visual language
• Sacred script and visual meditation
• Himalayan Buddhist practice and international artistic dialogue
It invites viewers from all backgrounds to connect with the inner essence of the work—stillness, clarity, and transcendence.
Exhibition Suitability
This artwork is well-suited for inclusion in:
• Himalayan and Tibetan art collections
• Buddhist art and meditation-themed exhibitions
• Contemporary calligraphy and sacred text exhibitions
• Cross-cultural dialogues in global art contexts
• Explorations of body, language, and consciousness in visual culture
This calligraphic portrait demonstrates how ancient spiritual insight can be preserved and reborn through artistic innovation, resonating across time, tradition, and culture.
The Perfect Fusion of Calligraphy and Sacred Portraiture
Artwork Overview
This extraordinary piece masterfully combines Tibetan calligraphy with figurative portraiture. The four Tibetan letters that spell “Milarepa” (མི་ལ་རས་པ།) are transformed into a visual representation of one of Tibet’s most beloved yogic saints, Milarepa (1052–1135), capturing both spiritual symbolism and aesthetic elegance.
Artwork Details
• Title: Calligraphic Portrait of Milarepa
• Year: 2017
• Dimensions: 90 × 200 cm
• Medium: Ink on handmade paper
• Artist: Tsangsar kunga Rinpoche
Cultural Significance
Milarepa: Sage, Poet, and Yogi of Tibet
Milarepa is among the most venerated spiritual figures in Tibetan history. Known for his solitary retreats in mountain caves and his spontaneously composed “songs of realization” (dohas), he embodies the essence of transformative practice, unwavering devotion, and enlightened awareness. His life continues to inspire seekers around the world.
Artistic Innovation: Script Becomes Form
This work exemplifies visual transformation, where each Tibetan syllable becomes a part of the saint’s body:
• མི (Mi) – Forms the head with flowing hair, and the right hand lifted to the ear in a singing gesture
• ལ (La) – Represents the meditative cord wrapping around the torso
• རས (Ra) – Suggests the left hand and crossed legs, indicating his simple cotton robe
• པ (Pa) – Becomes the meditation seat upon which he sits in calm repose
Brushwork and Technique
• Created using traditional black ink on natural-toned paper
• Expressive, varied linework captures both movement and stillness
• Single continuous strokes reflect the clarity and concentration of meditative awareness
• Embodies the flowing, energetic spirit of Tibetan script with layered visual metaphor
Contemporary Relevance
A Cultural Bridge Through Art
This piece bridges spiritual heritage and modern aesthetics. It stands at the intersection of:
• Ancient contemplative wisdom and contemporary visual language
• Sacred script and visual meditation
• Himalayan Buddhist practice and international artistic dialogue
It invites viewers from all backgrounds to connect with the inner essence of the work—stillness, clarity, and transcendence.
Exhibition Suitability
This artwork is well-suited for inclusion in:
• Himalayan and Tibetan art collections
• Buddhist art and meditation-themed exhibitions
• Contemporary calligraphy and sacred text exhibitions
• Cross-cultural dialogues in global art contexts
• Explorations of body, language, and consciousness in visual culture
This calligraphic portrait demonstrates how ancient spiritual insight can be preserved and reborn through artistic innovation, resonating across time, tradition, and culture.
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