Jade Appreciation | The appearance of no appearance, appearance is created by the heart

Wuxiang, as the name suggests,

That is, the face is blank, without any facial features.

Just like the "faceless painting" drawn by the post-90s illustrator Wang Xiaoyi

Based on the characters' movements, shapes and costumes,

It can't be mistaken for restoring classic pictures.

This unique blank space brings a different charm

It even reaches the state where formlessness is better than form .

In jade carving,

There are similar creative methods.

That is, the formless Buddha .

The Buddhist scriptures say:

"All appearances are false. If you see that all appearances are not appearances, you will see the Tathagata."

Therefore, the Buddha has no form, but takes sentient beings as his form, and the form is created by the mind.

The birth of the formless Buddha,

Originated from the work of jade carver Qiu Qijing,

A group of works on the theme of jade Buddha without face opening.

Not only are the images novel and unique, but they also have a unique Zen charm.

It attracted many followers and imitators.

It then became one of the themes of jade carvings of Buddha statues.

As we all know,

Figure-based jade carvings are the most difficult of all themes.

In addition to proportion and shape, the character's face is of utmost importance.

Especially themes with religious significance such as Buddha statues,

There are more stringent requirements for the details of face opening.

You must look at your nose with your eyes, look at your heart with your nose, lower your eyebrows, and smile.

To show the Buddha's tolerance and compassion.

For many jade carvers,

I've been suffering for a long time

However, the appearance of the formless Buddha

It doesn't mean you can be lazy and save work.

The five senses are the most direct way to convey emotions.

Without the five senses, yet wanting to reach the state where formlessness is better than form,

This undoubtedly places higher demands on the skills of jade carvers.

Although Buddha has no form, the jade carver must have an image in his mind.

The creation of the formless subject is an expression of craftsmanship.

It also pays more attention to the inner feelings.

Incorporate the subtle feelings of life into the sculptures of formless themes,

To achieve "the intention comes before the knife, and the spirit is vivid",

To reach a state where it seems as if it were natural and the wonderful method seems to be free.

No facial features, no details of clothing,

Only the original and most pious appearance remains,

The minimalist aesthetics are fully reflected.

Give viewers a beautiful enjoyment.

In an indescribable touch,

Resonate with the jade carver's thoughts.

From pendants to handles and ornaments,

The creation of the formless Buddha is not limited to size or shape.

There are even jade carvers who combine it with inlay techniques.

While giving the formless Buddha a sense of fashion,

It is also a new interpretation of inheriting classics and innovation.

The Buddha has no form, but takes the form of sentient beings as his form.

Because sentient beings have the Buddha-image mind, there is the Buddha-image.

Buddha is an enlightened person, and people are unenlightened Buddhas.

As long as your mind is pure and peaceful, and you have the Buddha nature in your heart,

You can then see the form from the formless.