Grateful - The Art of Letters • 28 Nov - 20 Dec 2020
Celebrating everything we are grateful for.
Showcasing a collection of over 100 pieces of calligraphy, lettering & illumination art — created by both established and rising calligraphers from across 13 countries including Australia, China, England, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Panama, Peru, Scotland, Singapore, Thailand, USA & Vietnam.
*Illustration by Nina Tran
‘GRATEFUL • The Art of Letters’ is an online calligraphy exhibition and experience.
While the world still reels from the Covid-19 pandemic, established calligraphers, lettering artists, as well as rising calligraphers, enthusiasts and hobbyists from across 13 countries gamely took to their pens, pigments and papers, to produce art to uplift and encourage, and to share that we have much to be thankful for.
Here, in this space, we present a collection of works — created by both established and rising calligraphers and artists; applying techniques ranging from traditional to modern, using different tools, media and approaches to express our gratefulness. Some of our artists will also be sharing ‘live’ demos and write-together sessions on Zoom.
Some Participating Artists
Eleanor Winters | USA, New York
Ewejin Tee | Malaysia, Penang
Nina Tran | USA, Los Angeles, California
Chia Tjong | Indonesia, Jakarta
Jane Matsumoto | USA, San Jose, California
Maria Helena Hoksch | USA, New Orleans
Qiana Liao | China, Hubei
Toni Watts | England, Lincoln
Tri Le | Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
Younghae Chung | USA, Irvine
Yukimi Annand | USA, Torrance, California
Martha Laurens | Australia, Sydney
Grateful Events
All sessions are held on Zoom and are free. (Places are limited) • Registration opens each Thursday • TIMINGS are GMT+8. Please use thetimecoverter.com to convert to local times •
Saturday, 28 Nov
09:30 • IG Live: GRATEFUL | The Art of Letters Opening & Welcome
10:00 • Pointed Pen Calligraphy | Write-together by Nina Tran
12:30 • Pen holders Past & Present | Sharing by Chris Yoke
Sunday, 29 Nov
10:00 • Alphabet Art |Sharing + Demo by Eleanor Winters
Saturday, 5 Dec
10:00 • Daily Journal Writing | Sharing + Demo by Nina Tran
12:30 • Calligraphy Engraving on Glass | Demo by Chia Tjong
14:00 • Modern Calligraphy | Write-together by Pui Yee
Sunday, 6 Dec
10:00 • Italics | Write-together by Eleanor Winters
12:30 • Simple Hacks for Making an Oblique Holder Without a Lathe | Sharing by Dorothy Lim
14:00 • Modern Calligraphy | Write-together by Pui Yee
Saturday, 12 Dec
10:00 • Creating Guidesheets + Layout Tips | Demo by Judith Perera-Lee
12:30 • Wedge Brush Watercolour Wreath | Demo by Jane Matsumoto
14:00 • Brush Calligraphy | Write-together by Jasmine
Sunday, 13 Dec
10:00 • Creating with Broad-edge & Pointed Pen | Write-together by Tan Su Sian
12:30 • Christmas Flourishing | Write-together by Younghae Chung
14:00 • Using Metallics in Calligraphy | Write-together by Tan Su Sian
16:30 • Beautiful Flatlays for Calligraphy | Sharing + Demo by Rachel Koh - NEW
Saturday, 19 Dec
10:00 • Layering Artwork | Sharing + Demo by Eudora Rusli
14:00 • Creating Calligraphy on Non-traditional Surfaces | Sharing + Demo by Syuhada
Sunday, 20 Dec
2:00 • Gothicized Italic | Write-together by Nina Tran - NEW
14:00 • Chalk Lettering | Sharing + Demo by Nathaniel Ong - NEW
16:30 • Ipad Calligraphy | Sharing + Demo by Nichole Tin - NEW
20:00 IG Live: GRATEFUL | The Art of Letters Closing & Thank you
Timings are GMT+8. Use thetimezoneconverter.com for local times
How to Participate?
Visit the Virtual Exhibition
Our online exhibition showcases a collection of calligraphy artworks created by artists from all over the world. Some artworks are available for purchase!
Follow Grateful Instagram for updates!
Be informed of the latest offerings on our Grateful Instagram page! Download countdown reminders for new online events, and join the community ‘chatter’ on posts and IG stories.
Join our Grateful Events each weekend!
Each weekend from 28 Nov to 20 Dec, participating artists will host free online demos, sharing & write-together sessions! Registration for new sessions opens every Thursday.
*Button Link works after 26 Nov, 8PM (GMT+8)