Contemporary Calligraphy Master Bai Xu: Appreciation of Eighteen Masterpieces
Bai Xu, a shining star in the contemporary calligraphy world, shows both traditional heritage and modern innovation in his brushwork. Today, we take a look at 18 of his latest classic calligraphy works, feel the thousand-year-old culture flowing on paper, and taste the deep emotions and unique style contained in the fragrance of ink.
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Since the late 20th century, Chinese calligraphy has transformed from traditional to modern, traditional norms and aesthetic concepts have been challenged, and new styles have emerged. Calligraphers try to blend tradition and modernity, creating works that are both traditional and modern. Calligraphy education, dissemination and popularization have been strengthened, and the influence has expanded. Faced with the challenges of scientific and cultural diversity, calligraphers continue to innovate and promote the process of modernization. Contemporary calligraphy maintains the essence of tradition, presents an open and diverse style, and injects new vitality into cultural inheritance.
I was very shocked and moved by the calligraphy works of the famous calligrapher Bai Xu, and I had the urge to organize and collect them and share them with everyone.
Today we are going to share the classic calligraphy works of the famous calligrapher Bai Xu.
Bai Xu, pen name Shi Ran, was born in Beijing in 1949. He graduated from Capital Normal University with a major in calligraphy and is currently a director of the Chinese Calligraphers Association. He is good at cursive writing, and is deeply influenced by Wang Xizhi, Sun Guoting and other people. His works have been selected for many calligraphy exhibitions at home and abroad, and he has held personal calligraphy exhibitions in many places. He has visited many countries to exchange calligraphy. He is the author of books such as Introduction to Calligraphy and Selected Works, and his works have been collected by many museums.
Mr. Bai Xu's calligraphy art is one of the best in contemporary times. He has been interested in the art of calligraphy since childhood, and has devoted himself to the study of tradition and innovation over the years. His calligraphy works show a dignified, majestic, unrestrained, and ancient style, which is deeply loved by the audience.
Mr. Bai Xu's calligraphy starts from Tang Kai, focusing on the unity of law, rhyme and potential. In practice, he experienced the true meaning of calligraphy, emphasizing the integrity of techniques under the control of the mind. He not only studied Han Li and inscriptions in depth, but also drew nourishment from the Dharma of the Wei and Jin dynasties and the Northern and Southern Dynasties, forming his own unique artistic style.
In cursive writing, Mr. Bai Xu is even more handy. He deeply loved the works of Zhang Xu, Yan Zhenqing, Huaisu and other calligraphers of the past dynasties, and drew inspiration from them, forming his own heavy and strong aesthetic pursuit. His grass works are magnificent, Shen Xiong is dignified and spicy and jerky in the free and easy, no matter the knots and lines, they are not the same, and they are not pretended to be decorated.
Mr. Bai Xu's calligraphy art lies not only in his skill, but also in his profound cultural heritage and artistic accomplishment. His calligraphy works are full of frankness, simplicity and openness, reflecting his deep understanding and unique grasp of art. He writes about the spirit with pen and ink, expresses his mind through pen and ink, and integrates his emotions and sexual spirit into each of his works.
It is worth mentioning that Mr. Bai Xu has always maintained an open mind and innovative spirit in the art of calligraphy. He is constantly experimenting with new expressions and art forms, so that his works are both traditional and modern. This spirit of exploration is an important support for his artistic achievements.
Mr. Bai Xu's calligraphy art is a highly personalized artistic expression, his works not only reflect the essence of traditional culture, but also integrate the elements of modern art, with high artistic and aesthetic value. His achievements in calligraphy art are not only his personal glory, but also a treasure of contemporary calligraphy art.
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's appreciation of "Xingcao Lu Yu Dafu Sentences".
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's work "Xingcao Lu Yu Dafu Sentences" has smooth and powerful brushstrokes, showing the unique charm of Xingcao. With his exquisite calligraphy skills, he perfectly presents the emotions and artistic conceptions in Yu Dafu's poems, making people feel as if they are in the scenes depicted in the poems, and feel the deep and unique artistic charm.
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's "Cursive Song Cao on Books" appreciation
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's "Cursive Song Cao on Calligraphy" shows the unrestrained and free cursive script with its unique artistic charm. His vigorous brushstrokes and smooth lines not only embody the essence of Song Cao's writings, but also inject innovative elements of modern calligraphy, which is breathtaking.
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's "Seal Script Bucket Fang Swimming Fish Out of the Water" appreciation
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's work "Seal Script Dou Fang Swimming Fish Out of the Water" has strong pen power and simple seal method. The swimming fish in his pen seem to really come to life on the page. The whole work not only shows the unique charm of the seal script, but also endows the swimming fish with agility and vitality, which is amazing.
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's appreciation of "Walking Grass Sketches and Wind Spirit".
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's "Walking Grass Sketch Wind God Chic" shows the charm and charm of calligraphy with its unique style of walking grass. The brushstrokes are smooth and the glyphs are stretched, revealing a natural and free and chic temperament. The whole work not only highlights the artistic value of calligraphy, but also reflects Bai Xu's profound skills and innovative spirit.
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's "Seal Script Doufang Elephant Invisible" appreciation
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's work "Seal Script Dou Fang Elephant Invisible" shows the profundity and breadth of calligraphy art with its unique seal script style. His brushstrokes are calm and powerful, and the glyphs are simple and elegant, revealing a kind of intangible philosophical charm of elephants. The whole work not only demonstrates Bai Xu's profound skills, but also reflects the infinite charm of the art of calligraphy.
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's "Seven Words of Calligraphy" appreciation
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's work "Seven Words of Calligraphy" highlights the charm of calligraphy art with its flowing calligraphy style. The pen is strong, the ink color is appropriate, and the glyphs are elegant and steady. The whole work not only shows Bai Xu's superb skills, but also reflects the profound connotation of calligraphy art.
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's "Regular Script Orthodox Eye Collection" appreciation
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's work "Regular Script Orthodox Eye Collection" shows the essence of regular script. The brushstrokes are steady and powerful, and the glyphs are upright and beautiful, revealing a solemn and elegant temperament. The whole work not only demonstrates Bai Xu's deep understanding of the regular script method, but also reflects his exquisite attainments in the art of calligraphy, which is amazing.
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's "Walking Grass Sketches, Stupid Birds Fly First" appreciation
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's work "Sketch of Grass and Stupid Birds Fly First" interprets the inspirational theme of "Stupid Birds Fly First" with the agility of grass. The pen walks the dragon and snake, and the ink flies, which has both the smoothness of writing and the unrestrained cursive writing. The work not only demonstrates Bai Xu's exquisite calligraphy skills, but also conveys a positive spiritual power.
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's "Cursive Script" appreciation
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's work "Cursive Writing in the Middle School" shows the unique charm of cursive art. The brushstrokes are vigorous, the ink is dripping, and the glyphs are unrestrained without losing the law. The whole work is vivid, which not only reflects Bai Xu's profound calligraphy skills, but also highlights his unique artistic style, which is breathtaking.
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's "Cursive Fighting Formula" appreciation
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's "Cursive Fighting Formula" shows the unique charm of cursive art. The strokes are vigorous and powerful, the ink color is appropriate, and the glyphs are like dragons and snakes flying, full of dynamism and tension. The whole work is vivid, which not only highlights Bai Xu's profound cursive skills, but also highlights his unique artistic style, which is breathtaking.
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's "Walking Book Banner" appreciation
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's "Walking Banner" work is full of dynamism and vitality with smooth gestures, beautiful glyphs, and appropriate shades of ink. The work not only shows Bai Xu's profound calligraphy skills, but also highlights his unique artistic style and aesthetic pursuit, which makes the viewer intoxicated and unforgettable.
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's "Seal Book Years" appreciation
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's "Years of Seal Script" is 73 cm in height and 140 cm in width, painted in 2011. The theme of the work is time, implying the accumulation of life and the comprehension of practice. With the big seal as the body, the dragon pen is used to write, and the dot painting is centripetal, showing the cohesion and generation of the years. The works show uneven changes in the square and thick oranges, especially the exquisite treatment of the word "moon", the pictographic structure emphasizes the crescent shape, and the flying white strokes and two horizontal treatments add color to the work. The use of water makes the work more vivid, reinforcing the theme of accumulation of time and the growth of life. The whole work is vivid, highlighting Bai Xu's unique artistic style.
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's "Clear Dew Picture" appreciation
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's "Clear Dew" is 68 centimeters in length and 68 centimeters in width. Painted in 2012.
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's "Dance of Threads" appreciation
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's "Dance of Threads", 69 cm in height and 136 cm in width, painted in 2015.
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's "Hope" appreciation
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's "Hope" is 83.7 cm long and 76 cm wide, painted in 2015.
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's "Lonely Crane" appreciation
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's "Lonely Crane", 100 cm in length and 180 cm in width, was created in 2011. He uses a six-foot whole paper ladder to write, and specially selects a Maolong pen made of Baisha in Xinhuizhi, Guangdong, which is 45 cm long and 18 cm in the tip of the pen. The work is titled as a lonely crane, reflecting the author's state of mind. Using light ink, the brushstrokes naturally show the tenacity of Maolong and the wonderful change of flying white after being saturated. The flying white place fully shows the advantages of thatch, the artistic effect is rich, and the spirit is flying.
Commentary: "The chrysalis is like a lonely crane" is Li Rihua's sentence, the writer is a scholar, and the writer is a single person, facing the wall on a single day, and the calligraphy is the way. Ruoxiang attaches to the lonely. Fighter also. Bai Xu.
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's "Xingshu Shitao Poems" appreciation
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's "Poetry of Walking Calligraphy", 69.5 cm in height and 68.5 cm in width, painted in 2011. The work takes Shi Tao's five-character quatrain as the main body, occupying most of the picture, and the inscription is the same size as the text, reflecting the overall harmony. The ink and dot painting are exquisitely handled, echoing the small pavilion of the wind and the moon and the white clouds and sparse bamboos in the poem. The white space contrasts with the polish. The first chapter and the name seal embellish the center, red and white, highlighting the novelty of the chapter. The whole work is both traditional and modern, and it is a masterpiece.
Commentary: "The leaves go down with the wind, and the smoke and water return." The small character "Yi Mei Nong] is run, and the cold lining is from the cloud fertilizer. Send the needle to the lonely chapter, and the moon is soaked in bamboo. Wash my heart with mercy. You can't drink it. Whole egg small time-saving book, book Shi Tao".
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's "Walking Calligraphy Gobi" appreciation
Contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu's "Walking Calligraphy Gobi" is 73 cm long and 115 cm wide, painted in 2012. It is 73 centimeters long and 115 centimeters wide. This work originated from his experience of participating in a calligraphy activity in Gansu Province in the summer, when he suddenly encountered strong winds and sand and rocks covering the sky and the sun, which made him deeply feel the strength of nature and the insignificance of human beings. The work uses flying white brushwork to show the desolation and fierceness of the Gobi, and the brushstrokes are strong and powerful, which increases the artistic conception between the flying white, expressing the author's awe and panic about nature.
Commentary: "This summer and autumn. In order to appreciate the amount of wind and sand covering the wide eyes of the desert Guazhou, I really feel that I have picked it. Gongcai, Bamboo and Stone Pavilion".
I was deeply struck by the eleven works of contemporary calligrapher Bai Xu. His calligraphy style is simple and majestic, and each stroke contains profound cultural heritage and artistic attainments. In terms of technique, he skillfully blends tradition and modernity, which has both the style of the ancients and the agility of modernity. Bai Xu's calligraphy works not only show his artistic talent, but also reflect his love and inheritance of traditional culture.
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