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c Tongson

Being Unique

My late brother, Wesley Tongson’s work is considered unique by many experts. There is his signature style of splash ink landscapes during…

Sep 20, 2020

Being Unique

Sep 20, 2020

The Missing Link

We are fortunate that when Wesley passed away, he left us works that span many years. One could trace his development. Although he had not…

Oct 18, 2019

The Missing Link

Oct 18, 2019

The Mystery of A Name

Starting in 2009, at age 52, Wesley used his sobriquet, “Mountain Taoist” (Shandou Daoren). When I first came upon these works, it puzzled…

May 26, 2019

The Mystery of A Name

May 26, 2019

Slow Dancing with Art

The title is taken from the meditation workshop, Slow Dancing with Art: Mindfulness and Art. The workshop is being held at my late brother…

Feb 22, 2019

Slow Dancing with Art

Feb 22, 2019

Abandonment Of The Brush, part 2

When one thinks of finger painting, usually children’s finger painting comes to mind. I had no idea painting using fingers, that the work…

Dec 30, 2018

Abandonment Of The Brush, part 2

Dec 30, 2018

Abandonment Of The Brush, part 1

In 2004, while on a trip back home, Wesley asked me to come up to view his recent works. I wondered what new breakthrough he had with his…

Sep 10, 2018

Abandonment Of The Brush, part 1

Sep 10, 2018

Looking Beyond the Surface

When I used to look at art, I never felt much from the works, it was strictly visual. Usually, it was either the composition or the colors…

May 2, 2017

Looking Beyond the Surface

May 2, 2017

A Mover and Shaker of a different kind

Inspired by the 20th century master Zhang Daqian, Wesley started to explore splashing ink while he lived in Canada (1977–1981). In his…

Mar 1, 2017

A Mover and Shaker of a different kind

Mar 1, 2017

Two of the Four Gentlemen

In Chinese painting, plants are important subjects. “The Four Gentlemen” refer to the plum, the orchid, the bamboo and the chrysanthemum…

Dec 28, 2016

Two of the Four Gentlemen

Dec 28, 2016

Getting to know my brother

This journey started shortly after my brother’s death. While cataloging his paintings, his different styles and evolvement began to emerge…

Oct 31, 2016

Getting to know my brother

Oct 31, 2016

c Tongson

c Tongson

Managing my late brother’s artistic legacy. Sharing stories about him, his art and our journey. www.wesleytongson.org

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