calligraphy · Semi-Cursive (行楷)
Love
爱
A character that has carried the weight of human affection for thousands of years. Written with a soft brush and a steady hand — each stroke a different pressure, a different emotion.
Artist
Master Du
Dimensions
50 × 70 cm
Style
Semi-Cursive (行楷)
Created
July 3, 2026
$599
Inquire About This PieceThe Meaning of 爱
愛 (Ài) — Love. The traditional character contains 心 (heart) in its center, surrounded by elements suggesting care and connection. In simplified Chinese, the heart was removed. We write only the traditional form — because love without a heart is just a word.
How This Piece Was Created
Love in Chinese is not abstract. The traditional form 愛 contains the character for heart (心) at its center — love has a heart, or it is not love. Master Du used a blend of standard and running script, keeping the form legible while allowing the brush to dance. The ink is slightly diluted, giving the strokes a warm, grayish tone — like old love letters.
Creation film: Love (爱)
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