Three of my students and I myself have been chosen. I must say, they have worked very hard during this time. The day of delivery, they were even more motivated and wanted to make it better. Perhaps they may have thought the work wasn’t perfect, but I think it’s a good opportunity to improve their calligraphy. You can practice for years and criticise yourself in the class but nothing gives you bigger step than putting your work in an exhibition. First of all, your work will look much much better in the exhibition space. And secondly, you will see your work objectively and find a new criticism, but in a good way.

When I first participated in an exhibition, I didn’t think I was good enough. The last day of sending the work to the mounting, I thought my work was horrible and not worth paying so much money on the frame. But when I arrived at the exhibition, I couldn’t find my work. It looked good in the frame and the light. It was nothing terrible even among other works from more experienced calligraphers. Of course, it wasn’t perfect but it certainly gave me a confidence and the feeling of I could be better. I simply hope that my students feel the same way.