Through words or images, artist has no problems expressing self

Tu Xiangdong, a calligrapher and photographer, says there is plenty to be passionate about in both occupations.

"In addition to calligraphy, Tu is devoted to poems and photography. These art forms and traditional culture nourish him and turn him into a talent," said Liu Yi, former vice-president of the China Calligraphers Association.

Born in 1963, Tu's first interest was calligraphy. He started to learn the art form when he was a child.