1. Introduction to Mohai
Mohai (19 18- 1997), whose real name is Han Hai, is from Wujiang, Jiangsu. Mohai loved bamboo and musical instruments as a teenager and began to learn calligraphy in his early twenties. His calligraphy style is generous, natural and unrestrained, and his interest is high, so he is known as "the first person of calligraphy seal cutting in China". His works have won many important national and provincial awards, and he has become an outstanding representative of contemporary calligraphy art in China.
2. Style of works
The style of Mo Hai's works is famous for being bold and unrestrained, vigorous and open-minded. He draws lessons from famous artists in Han, Wei, Jin and Tang Dynasties and combines his own life experience to create a unique style.
Mohai emphasizes "temperament, realm and verve", feels nature and life with his heart, and shows profound ideological connotation and noble artistic realm in his works. He once said: "To be successful, calligraphy must have thought, art and cooperation with God."
3. Representative works
Mo Hai's representative works include Nine Songs of the East, Dream of Spring, Running Script in Ancient Chinese, Postscript of the Seventeenth Party Congress, Notes on Running Script in Jin Dynasty, etc. Among them, his Nine Songs of the East is a classic, famous for its elegance and grandeur, which fully shows Mo Haifeng's heroic and elegant calligraphy characteristics. "Dream of Spring" shows his elegant, fresh and interesting calligraphy art.
4. The value of the work
Mohai's works have a unique style and high collection value and academic value. His works have performed well in auction markets at home and abroad, and many lots have set a record for high prices. In addition, Mohai's calligraphy art has great inspiration and reference significance for contemporary calligraphy lovers and practitioners, and has made important contributions to the development of calligraphy art in China.
5. Influence
Mohai's calligraphy works are not only widely recognized and respected in China, but also have certain prestige and influence in the international calligraphy art world. Many exhibitions and lectures abroad have shown the essence and characteristics of China's calligraphy culture to the world. Mohai's works and calligraphy thoughts have important guiding significance for the research, promotion and inheritance of contemporary calligraphy art, and provide valuable reference for future generations to learn and inherit.