Welcome to Tashi Mannox's website. Calligraphy artist in Tibetan related scripts and iconography
Tashi identifies three categories within the body of his art which can be loosely described as Tibetan calligraphy:
- Contemporary and Traditional
- Contemporary Black on Black
- Illuminated Icongraphic
Tashi’s creative process involves a fundamentally meditative approach, based firmly in a life long dedication in traditional Tibetan calligraphy.
He attributes the element of spontaneity in his work to “the Ultimate Mind”, which, he believes, is as instrumental in shaping the final image as his brush.
In the execution of the contemporary Tibetan calligraphy pieces, Tashi’s trained brush strokes move freely across the paper, harnessing the power of both negative and positive space. The philosophy at the heart of his creations is born from his years as a Buddhist monk. Moreover, the influence of his western heritage and personal charm and vitality make these fascinating contemporary works.
Using pure, almost sculptural forms in many of his works, combined with wit and insight, Tashi produces works that vary from a more abstract, confident and bold expressions, to a lighter and precise calligraphy that seems to dance around the page. This variation from playful to serene connects with the viewer, evoking a sense of intrigue, space and ease.
The introduction of colour and iconographic images in Tashi’s later works; illuminates his calligraphy rich in symbolism and meaning.
Most of Tashi’s calligraphy art is created in Chinese ink, using traditional Japanese and Chinese brushes, although, for some smaller Sanskrit and Tibetan scripts, handmade bamboo pens are also used. Acrylic and Japanese natural mineral paints are used for his colour work, as well as the application of pure gold and silver leaf.
Most of his paintings are applied to a ground-base of high quality, heavy watercolour paper. Each painting is signed and sealed with the artist’s hallmark water tiger seal, in vermilion red, Japanese 'seal mud'.
High quality, limited addition giclée prints are available of a select number of Tashi art pieces, these are fond listed in the 'prints' section of 'about the artist' page.
For all enquiries, sales, commissions and to order prints, please contact Tashi personally on the contact page.
