Ma Nan has transformed the Chinese traditional art of calligraphy into an evolved dialog through her use of dissection and recomposition. Her use of the three dimensional as an approach to her calligraphy transforms a chop, a word, a symbol into a mountain and valley of pictograms and sculpture.

Ma Nan’s collage and ink paper works and seal cutting sculptures lend themselves to a profound new artistic expression. In her work, the traditional Chinese calligrapher finds an evolved fresh, dynamic dialog which invites a totally new visual experience. As an artist, she intelligently and creatively uses her skill to reach beyond traditional calligraphy and seal cutting art into the multi-dimensional with the integration of elements of modern art.

Ma Nan’s work is alive with amazing and subtle artistic notions. She gives traditional Chinese art a place in the modern world.