Spine of the Living Tao
生道之骨
Acrylic on canvas, 20 x 20 cm
A single calligraphic form dominates a radiant yellow background — bold, upright, and pulsating with life. 'Spine of the Living Tao' fuses ancient script and anatomical metaphor, portraying the Tao not as abstract philosophy, but as a living, breathing alignment. The brushstroke mimics both a vertebral column and a sacred character, grounding heaven and earth through its upright force. The yellow field, reminiscent of imperial scrolls or talismanic seals, reinforces its sacred intent.
Ideal for altars, study spaces, or spiritual workrooms where clarity, structure, and flow are honored as living principles.