"冷静 (Serenity)" — Original Manchu-Chinese Calligraphy by Yehenara Yulin, Matted
冷静 — stay calm, stay clear. A two-character reminder, brushed by hand, that composure is strength: the still mind sees furthest. Rooted in Eastern Zen thought, this piece stands for inner peace, emotional balance, and quiet self-command — words to hang where decisions are made, from a desk to a meditation corner.
The composition pairs the Chinese characters with the artist's expressive Manchu calligraphy — the script of China's Qing emperors, mastered today by fewer than one hundred people worldwide — making the piece both wall art and a rare survival of a vanishing written tradition.
This is not a print, reproduction, digital artwork, or AI-generated image. Every stroke is written by hand. The artwork in the photographs is the exact piece you will receive — no duplicate will ever be created.
Artwork Details
- Artist: Yehenara Yulin (叶赫那拉·煜麟)
- Medium: original hand-brushed ink on handmade xuan paper
- Paper size: 9 × 12 in · Mat outer size: 10 × 13 in
- Presented in a white picture mat, unframed — frames in photos are for display only
- Hand signed, with the artist's original red seals
- Year: 2026 · One of a kind (OOAK)
About the Artist
Yehenara Yulin is one of the last practicing masters of Manchu calligraphy, and one of the very few living artists who can also write Jurchen, its medieval ancestor. A fifth-generation descendant of Empress Dowager Cixi's natal Yehenara clan, he is a member of the China Calligraphers Association and a guest professor at Tsinghua University's Academy of Arts & Design. His works have set personal sale records in China, are held in the permanent collection of the China Painting and Calligraphy Academy, have been broadcast on CCTV, and have been exhibited in Macau. Every piece is brushed, signed, and sealed by the artist personally, and ships direct from his studio in Houston, Texas.
About Xuan Paper
This work is created on traditional handmade Chinese xuan (rice) paper. Because xuan paper is soft, natural, and highly absorbent, slight wrinkles, gentle waves, or natural creases are inherent characteristics of the material — not defects. They become far less noticeable after framing, and traditional wet-mounting (装裱) renders the surface completely smooth. By purchasing, you acknowledge these natural paper characteristics.
Shipping
Ships flat in a clear protective sleeve with rigid backing, well-protected, from Houston, Texas, USA. Free shipping within the US. Combined shipping discounts available — message us before paying for multiple items. International orders via International Shipping.
Returns & Service
Questions about the Manchu script, the meaning, or extra close-up photos? Message us — we love sharing the story behind the work. If anything is wrong with your order, contact us before opening a case and we will make it right.
Custom commissions welcome — a word, name, or blessing in Manchu or Jurchen script, made just for you. Message me anytime.
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