Creative Macau

Center for Creative Industries

Visual Arts

Xi Di

Xi Di is a Macao-based poet, writer, and calligrapher. For over a decade, his work has traversed the boundaries of poetry, fiction, calligraphy, and theatre. His poems, featured in major anthologies both locally and abroad, are characterized by a voice that is both gentle and resolute, capturing personal sentiment alongside reflections on the contemporary era. In recent years, his creative practice has evolved toward a more liberated “integration”: centering on contemporary calligraphy, he allows text to break free from the page, weaving through poetry, installation, and theatrical space.

Exhibitions

“Ink as Void” Installation and calligraphy exhibition

12th — 30th May, 2026

“Ink as Void” is a dialogue between calligraphy, literature, and space. For the artist, every stroke is simultaneously a line of verse and a spatial installation. “Ink” serves as the bridge connecting these dimensions, redefining the position of calligraphy within the spatial realm. In this exhibition, Xi Di moves beyond traditional calligraphic formats. He treats […]