Situational Space - Appreciation of Wu Zhaolin's works
As an art form, calligraphy is not a simple technique, but reflects the unique personality and spiritual charm of the calligrapher. For decades, Wu Zhaolin has diligently devoted himself to the art of calligraphy, especially in the world of writing scriptures, which is not only a attachment to eternal tradition, but also a pursuit of the realm of life itself, reflecting a kind of self-choice and aesthetic creation, but also due to character and character.
Left: Lin dynasty masters of the famous book of the 128 screens (specification 2248x528) no. 7: Linbei Wei "Mu Liangzhi"
Medium: Lin dynasty masters of the famous book name post 128 screen (specification 2248x528) no. 8: Lintang Ouyang inquiry "Jiucheng Palace Liquan Ming"
Right: Linyan Zhenqing's "Ode to the Tang Dynasty" (2248x528)
In terms of calligraphy creation, Wu Zhaolin pursues the concept of the unity of heaven and man and the nature of the Tao Fa, writing with "heart", paying attention to books, writing Tao Yuanming and Wang Wei pastoral poems are thick and simple, natural and frank; writing Li Bai, Su Shi, and Xin Zhiyi are thin and hard, super-easy, and bold and strong; writing Liu Yong and Li Qingzhao Song ci is gentle and beautiful, and the style is beautiful; writing the "Analects" is solemn and elegant; writing Buddhist scriptures and Zen books is peaceful and simple, idyllic and dustless. Although the styles are different in meaning and different in pen, they are naturally harmonious and radiant.
Top: Four-foot seal book banner "Hundred Blessings Map" Bottom: Four-foot seal book banner "Hundred Life Map"
Wu Zhaolin has been working tirelessly for decades, the law is ancient but not the ancient, not a simple writing and imitation, but a conscious artistic practice with the attitude of a researcher, giving it a serious and unique artistic connotation. In addition, it also reflects his consistent thinking on the evolution of calligraphy, tracing back to the source, exploring deeper, and peeking into some of the mysteries of calligraphy. The clumsy lines and the free and unbridled writing all evoke our sense of history and nostalgia for the past.
Top left: Zhu Bi Kai Shu Xiao Tuan Fan Tao Yuan Ming poem "Reading the Classic of Mountains and Seas" Top right: Zhu Bi Kai Shu Xiao Tuan Fan "I Love You China"
Bottom: Four-foot cursive banner Du Fu's "Happy Rain on Spring Night"
In today's impetuous calligraphy ecological context, Wu Zhaolin's ontological value and humanistic spirit of calligraphy, unremitting exploration and practice, is undoubtedly extremely valuable, he will pass on his love for calligraphy to his students, since 1986, the students he has taught in the field of calligraphy have won more than 20 national gold medals and provincial and municipal middle school students live competition first, second and third prizes, which is very encouraging.
"Freezing three feet is not a cold day", cultivating kung fu outside the book is not an overnight thing, nor is it an easy thing, it requires hard work to slowly accumulate and enrich. Be diligent in the cultivation of kung fu outside the book, constantly improve your "learning, cultivation, and cultivation, and strengthen ideological accumulation, knowledge reserves, cultural accomplishment, and artistic training", so that you can "have poetry and book in your belly".
(Text/Lin)
Artist Bio:
Wu Zhaolin, a native of Putian City, Fujian Province, is a famous calligrapher and calligraphy educator, and is currently a member of the Fujian Calligraphers Association and the Provincial Calligraphy and Painting Research Association.
In 2004, he was admitted to the training center of the China Book Association and graduated in 2006. Since childhood to learn books, all five bodies can be, especially good at grass. He has been teaching calligraphy to middle school students since 1981 and won the first prize in the first Putian Book Fair in 1987.
The main works are: 128 screens of famous calligraphy posters in the past dynasties, more than 100 small group fans in various styles, 130 calligraphy works in Mao body, and in 2011, he edited and wrote the "Letter Posters for Primary and Secondary School Students" (first volume: basic strokes, second volume: 64 pages and 1280 words at the beginning of the side).