You Zhonghui is currently the vice president of Hubei Painting and Calligraphy Institute and a member of China Calligraphers Association. He was influenced by his grandfather's ink since childhood and loved calligraphy. For half a century, he "learned the' two kings' and followed them; Follow Miffy's research and be free and easy; Enter the book spectrum and use a pen; Then chase Yanshi and take it. "
The Calligraphy Collection of Youzhonghui contains 84 works, the title of which is written by Zhang Lei, chairman of China Calligraphers Association, and the preface is Lu Xun. "Shenzhou Collector" magazine will permanently collect this hardcover book. Look at the words first, then look. Before the reporter knew you Zhonghui, he first knew you Zhonghui's calligraphy.
One day in early summer, Zheng Rujian, director of the Beijing Office of Luohe Municipal People's Government, visited and specially brought the rubbings of the "Three Monuments" of Luohe.
The "Three Wonders Monument", that is, Cao Pi's "Zen Watch" monument and General Gong Qing's trumpet monument, is located in the Han Xiandi Temple in Fanshi Town, Luohe. The two steles not only witnessed the historical fact of the alternation of Han and Wei regimes, but also were called "three wonders" because of Wang Lang's writing, Liang You's writing and Zhong You's engraving, that is, unique writing, calligraphy and engraving. The "Three Monuments" not only represented the highest level of calligraphy art in Wei and even the whole country at that time, but also had important historical value for studying the society, politics and culture at that time, so they were listed as national key protected cultural relics by the State Council. However, due to more than 2,000 years of wind and rain, some historical sites were damaged, and the handwriting was even more ambiguous. In order to let future generations appreciate the historical and artistic value of the Three Wonders Monument, the cultural relics department searched for calligraphers all over the country to restore its original appearance. Choose to choose, and finally choose YouZhongHui.
Zheng Rujian brought three rubbings, each more than three meters long and one meter wide. One is the tablet of "The Table of Accepting Zen", the other is the tablet of "General Gong Qing Zun Xiao", both of which were restored by You Zhonghui, and the other is the tablet of "Fu Han Wei Chan" written by You Zhonghui in inch regular script.
During the news career of 365,438+0 years, from correspondent to reporter to editor-in-chief, I have seen many inscriptions, but the "Three Juebei" of Luohe is absolutely unique: it inherits the style of seal script of the previous generation, enlightens the style of Sui and Tang Dynasties in Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, and is called "nature first, kung fu second" by the calligrapher Geng Shouwu of the Southern Dynasties in his book.
Looking at You Zhonghui's "Re-engraving the Inscription of the Han, Wei and Zen Dynasties" really makes the reporter shine: the rigor of the structure, the rigor of the pen, the rigidity of the bones, the fortitude of ups and downs, the simplicity of gravity and the endless charm all shocked the reporter who thought that he had seen too much. There is a great Miaomiao who is "like a falling stone, like a Xia Yun, like a hook, like a crossbow, like a picture, full of high spirits and extraordinary momentum". In today's impetuous society, it is a blessing for calligraphy to have such a great calligrapher with profound skills.
On the recommendation of Director Zheng Rujian, the reporter went to an apartment where You Zhonghui lived in Beijing and interviewed Mr. You Zhonghui. And try to follow in his footsteps and explore a road to success for calligraphy masters.
You Zhonghui 1944 was born in a scholarly family in Linying, Henan. Former Secretary-General of Hubei Calligraphers Association, Member of China Calligraphers Association, Vice President of China Calligraphy and Painting Research Association, Vice President and Secretary General of Hubei Calligraphy and Painting Institute, Executive Vice President of Hubei Calligraphy and Painting Art Research Institute, Director of Art Committee, Visiting Professor of Art College of Hubei University, distinguished professor of Henan Zhongyuan Institute of Technology, Honorary Professor of Canterbury University, New Zealand.
You Zhonghui's enthusiasm for calligraphy should be rooted in several boxes of calligraphy handwriting and inscriptions handed down by his grandfather, You Suicheng, a former Qing Xiucai. When I was young, an unintentional discovery made You Zhonghui break into the magical world of calligraphy. At the age of 4, You Zhonghui painted red in the private school founded by his uncle You Cenling. The first time was my uncle's fine brushwork in small letters, and there was the well-known Mongolian Poetry: "A line of twenty or thirty miles, four or five smoke villages, six or seven pavilions, and eighty or ninety flowers."
You Zhonghui copied a lot, and his handwritten stickers were obviously in short supply. Curious You Zhonghui will inevitably rummage around. It doesn't matter. I didn't expect to rummage through several boxes of calligraphy handwriting and famous thread-bound copybooks left by my grandfather You Suicheng.
My uncle saw that you Zhonghui was smart and his calligraphy was getting better and better. Although he couldn't bear it, he still let you Zhonghui take away the boxes of calligraphy and thread-bound paintings. In that era when books were scarce, there would be boxes of grandpa's calligraphy handwriting and thread-bound book stickers in Zhong You, which really felt like "a hungry man pouncing on bread". You Zhonghui knew Ou Yangxun, Yan Zhenqing, Liu Gongquan, Zhao Mengfu, Wang Xizhi, Wang Xianzhi, Mi Fei and Wen Zhiming like the back of his hand when other children didn't know that "at the beginning of life, nature is good". And he is familiar with the calligraphy characteristics of these people in history.
Yan Zhenqing's dignified calligraphy laid a good foundation for his childhood tour. On the basis of his style, Ou Yangxun's posts, such as Ninety percent Palace, Preface to Lanting and Thirteen Lines of Ode to Luoshen, came again. And the works of Miffy and Wen Zhiming. I have made solid efforts in small letters, lines, cursive script and official script. Most of his books are hidden in the air, with paper at the side, pushed around at the front, and used on both sides, with a lively rhythm. Because every word of his has gone through many hardships and laid a heavy cultural foundation.
However, in his later calligraphy creation, You Zhonghui, like other famous artists, had the difficulties and puzzles of "posting outside the bridge, feeling lonely without a master". However, after reading a large number of ancient famous posts and notes, you Zhong will deeply realize that ancient books are "sentimental first, then books", and many famous posts are written to express a certain mood, and are not intended to be left to future generations as calligraphy models. However, their outstanding cultural accomplishment and skillful brushwork skills, such as complex thoughts flowing in the same river, inadvertently condensed into unique calligraphy works, whose lines are full of brilliant interest and uncut natural beauty, which is exactly the mystery and mystery pursued by calligraphers today. It seems that calligraphy can't stick to calligraphy itself if it wants to achieve the state of selflessness. It must be refined from life experience and the resulting mood, intelligence and personality. It can only be "kung fu is outside the word."
Therefore, while continuing to practice calligraphy hard, Zhong You will read as much as possible, draw nutrition from classical masterpieces, poems and songs, music and painting, and seek creative inspiration from the cultural crystallization of the Chinese nation for 5,000 years. His works "Little Moon in Lugou" and "Rainy Night in Autumn Window" are magnificent and rainbow-like, and won calligraphy awards all over the country, showing you Zhonghui's infinite reverie and special feelings.
Looking at You Zhonghui's works, there are both inheritance and development. While inheriting the true meaning of ancient calligraphy masters and integrating the essence of hundreds of schools, he dared to innovate boldly and fully express his true feelings. When Mr. You writes a book, he is used to imagining the lines on rice paper in the ups and downs of music. He believes that the ups and downs of music melody are closely related to the rhythm of calligraphy, which can make people feel the light and cheerful rhythm like music and give people an endless sense of rhythm. Self-entertainment and calligraphy knowledge, thus developing a simple, simple, elegant, free and easy, resolute and firm unique style. In short, the point is rich but not stagnant, the strength is not cold, and the simplicity is appropriate and natural. In a line, there are ups and downs, strewn at random and coherence. Between the lines, welcome, look around, reflect each other, coordinate and orderly. The spirit of the whole article is ups and downs, echoing reality and reality, interspersed with mutual integration, harmonious and unified, reaching the realm of perfection. The cultural flavor and character interest in his works are the embodiment and revelation of his character, skills and knowledge. Therefore, his works not only contain infinite charm, but also show strong charm from a profound background. No wonder Zhang Hai, a famous calligrapher and chairman of China Calligraphers Association, was surprised by You Zhonghui.
As a leading figure in the national calligraphy field, Zhang Hai warned his peers at the same time: "Mr. Zhong Hui's creative road is worth learning."
(Text/Su Qingjie, senior reporter, professor, researcher, deputy director of China Laozi Cultural Development Public Welfare Fund Management Committee) 2065438+At 8 o'clock in the morning of September 20, 2000, famous calligrapher You Zhonghui at home and abroad came to the China Laozi Cultural Development Public Welfare Fund Management Committee. Donate 15 calligraphy masterpieces worth more than 1 10,000 yuan to Laozi Cultural Fund for free. In the words of You Zhonghui, it is to "make some contributions to the promotion of Laozi culture".
Mr. You Zhonghui emphasized that calligraphers must have three elements: integrity, profound knowledge and superb art, and teach people by this. Because of this, You Zhonghui's works are not only collected by China Art Museum, Great Hall of the People and Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, but also by museums, art galleries, art galleries and international dignitaries in more than 30 countries in Southeast Asia and Western Europe. Well-known collectors in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan Province Province, Hongkong, Singapore, Malaysia and China are more optimistic about You Zhonghui's works. His calligraphy works also rose from 1000 yuan per square a few years ago to 9000 yuan, and the average price of his inch letters per square rose to more than1.2000 yuan. Even his paintings soared with the soaring of calligraphy. In 2005, a 4-foot audience in Youzhonghui was only 2,800 yuan, and in 2065, 438+00 soared to 50,000 or 60,000. He donated 15 calligraphy works, ranging from 8 square feet to 12 square feet, all of which were selected by himself. According to the valuation of Poly International Auction House, the starting price per square foot will not be less than 9,000 yuan, and the total value is about 6,543.8+0,000 yuan.
Su Yaojie, executive deputy director of China Laozi Cultural Development Public Welfare Fund Management Committee, enthusiastically accepted the donation from Youzhonghui. Su Qingjie, a scholar who died, excitedly told reporters: It's perfect to describe Mr. You Zhonghui's works with words like people! It can be said that Mr. You's calligraphy culture and personality interest are the concentrated expression and revelation of his personality and knowledge. His works not only contain infinite charm, but also show rare solidity and charm from profound details. His calligraphy works also show Laozi's philosophical thoughts of "elephant is invisible", "big voice is silent", "great love is not strong", "Taoism is natural" and "harmony between man and nature" to the maximum extent. It is precisely because of the care and selfless donation of many caring people like You Zhonghui that Laozi Cultural Fund has developed rapidly among many funds and achieved remarkable results. As the deputy director of Laozi Cultural Fund, I thank Mr. You Zhonghui for his donation.
On the morning of August 1 1, 2065438, the "Mohua Han Yun" calligraphy art exhibition sponsored by China Calligraphers Association, Hubei Provincial Party Committee Propaganda Department, Hubei Federation of Literary and Art Circles and Hubei Bai Yunbian Group was held in China Art Museum, the highest art hall in China. General Zhao Keming, former political commissar of the National Defense University, General Liu Jingsong, former president of the Academy of Military Sciences, Lieutenant General Zhang Mingyang, deputy director of the General Armament Department, Lieutenant General Jing Xueqin, former deputy commander of the Air Force, Lieutenant General Li Yinqing, deputy political commissar of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force, Xia Chao, member of the Party Group of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and secretary of the Secretariat, Han Zhongxue, former vice governor of Hubei Province and director of the political department of the former General Staff, daughter of generals such as Gong Guangxin, deputy political commissar of the Beijing Armed Police Corps, and honorary chairmen of world ethnic and cultural exchanges, Vice President of Chinese Taoist Association, Vice President of China Calligraphers Association, leaders of the Propaganda Department and Ministry of Culture of the CPC Central Committee, China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, Hubei Provincial Party Committee, Provincial Government, Propaganda Department of Provincial Party Committee, Hubei Federation of Literary and Art Circles, General Office of Henan Provincial Government and Henan Federation of Literary and Art Circles attended the opening ceremony. The opening ceremony was hosted by Li Jindou, a famous performing artist in China. Speech by Zhao Changqing, Secretary, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of China Calligraphers Association. Liu Yongze, secretary of Hubei Federation of Literary and Art Circles, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony.
You Zhonghui, 1944, a native of Linying, Henan. He began to write at the age of 4 and made unremitting efforts for 60 years, becoming an influential calligrapher at home and abroad. He used to be Secretary-General of Hubei Calligraphers Association and director of China Calligraphers Association. At present, he is the president of China Laozi Painting and Calligraphy Institute, the vice president of Hubei Painting and Calligraphy Institute, the vice president of China Painting and Calligraphy Research Institute, the visiting professor of Hubei University Art College, distinguished professor of Zhongyuan Institute of Technology and the honorary professor of Canterbury University in New Zealand. He has participated in the third, fourth and fifth national exhibitions. The first calligraphy exhibition between China and South Taiwan Province Province, the famous works of new trends between China and Japan, the calligraphy exchange exhibition between China and Singapore, and the invitation exhibition of 100 painters won prizes. He was awarded "Outstanding Contribution Award of Sinology, Gold Award of Calligraphy" and "Outstanding Painting and Calligraphy Award of Individual Artistic Achievement Award of Sinology for Ten Years" by China Sinology Research Association, and won the honorary titles of "100 Famous Painters in China" and "Pearl Artist of Sinology for Ten Years". He also published Selected Works of You Zhonghui's Calligraphy and Painting, Collection of You Zhonghui's Calligraphy Works, Five Paintings of You Zhonghui's Ink and Wash, Exhibition Collection of You Zhonghui's Calligraphy Art in Han Yun, Hua Mu, and theoretical work Linchi Mo Yu.
There are hundreds of huge works by You Zhonghui on display in China Art Museum. These works are the concentrated display of Mr. You Zhonghui's silent cultivation, diligent cultivation and rigorous scholarship for more than 60 years. It is also a milestone on the road of You Zhonghui's calligraphy art creation, and it brings a brand-new visual impact and spiritual feast to the audience. As Zhao Changqing, Secretary-General, Vice-Chairman and Secretary-General of China Calligraphers Association, said in his speech at the calligraphy art exhibition of Youzhong Club, it is not ugly to learn from the works exhibited in Youzhong Club. You Zhonghui got Mi Fei's freedom from the elegance of the "two kings", and learned from Lu Gong's obscurity with the pen of Dharma piety, which can turn decay into magic. And dare to innovate boldly, thus forming their own unique book style. Hundreds of calligraphy works exhibited by the Central Committee, including regular script, running script, Cao Zhang, Weibei, seal script and other calligraphy styles, can be said to be dazzling and beautiful. Mr. You Zhonghui's latest creative achievements are concentrated, which shows the highest level of academic support, reflects Mr. You Zhonghui's ability to control linear composition, presents the verve effect of Mr. You Zhonghui's poems and love letters, and highlights the overall style of Mr. You Zhonghui's calligraphy personality. We are fortunate to experience Mr. You Zhonghui's unique bearing and personality charm in his rich line language, which shocked our hearts. Mr. You Zhonghui is an elegant scholar and a rigorous scholar. He has been a scholar for more than 60 years. He "combined with the ancients first, then divided with them", which is both ancient and new. The charm of the ancients is faint, depending on personal temperament. Strong and vigorous, free and elegant, between the lines is full of vitality of life, giving people beautiful artistic enjoyment. Mr. You Zhonghui's calligraphy art exhibition is a good inspiration to the creation, development and prosperity of Chinese calligraphy art. It is no wonder that Zhang Hai, a famous calligrapher and chairman of the China Calligraphers Association, marveled at You Zhonghui's calligraphy: "In the collection of calligraphy works I have seen before, there are not many unique works like You Zhonghui, which gives me a brand-new feeling." At the same time, Chairman Zhang Hai also interprets You Zhonghui's calligraphy works in this way: "The real calligraphy art should be summarized in two sentences: first combine with the ancients, and then leave with them. This combination is a serious inheritance of tradition, whether in form or spirit, first like, and then separated, forming its own unique style. Many people can't reach the ideal state and become calligraphy masters, mostly because they can combine, can't divide, or leave without combining. Mr. You can be divided into two parts, which is just right. This is a good inspiration not only for me, but also for all those who are engaged in calligraphy creation. "
At the opening ceremony of "Mo Hua Han Yun You Zhonghui Calligraphy Art Exhibition", the Collection of Mo Hua Han Yun You Zhonghui Calligraphy Art Exhibition published by People's Fine Arts Publishing House was also presented. Xia Chao, member of the Party Committee and Secretary of the Secretariat of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, Hu Kangmei, Vice Chairman of the China Calligraphers Association, and famous calligraphers Li Gangtian and Ge Changyong spoke highly of You Zhonghui's calligraphy art from different artistic angles.
You Zhonghui's calligraphy art exhibition "Ink Painting Han Yun" will end on August 20th. Subsequently, the "Ink Painting Han Yun" You Zhonghui Calligraphy Art Exhibition will also tour to Henan, Hubei, Guangdong, Zhejiang, Shandong and Shaanxi. It is reported that China Calligraphers Association, Hubei Provincial Party Committee Propaganda Department and Hubei Federation of Literary and Art Circles held such a large-scale individual calligraphy exhibition in China Art Museum for the first time.