The urban-rural fringe of Junan County, a simple and tidy farmhouse transformed from idle factories, is Mr. Xu Chang 'en's painting and calligraphy studio. When you come to the studio, you have to cross a simple alley 100 meters long. The entrance is a big yard with many flowers and plants. At the eastern end of the yard are dozens of pine trees, which are evergreen and leafy. No dogs, no cats, no birds. Occasionally, a few birds will come to the yard for a short stay, foraging and playing. When I visited here for the first time, I thought it seemed too simple, which was inconsistent with Mr. Xu Chang 'en's past political experience and his current position in the book world. After that, I heard many people praise him. After coming back, I feel that the grass and trees here are unpretentious, but full of vitality and happiness.
The study is more than ten square meters, with a workbench, a coffee table and a bookcase. There are some calligraphy and paintings hanging on the wall, and there are some big brushes on the wall next to the bookcase that stand out. Without too much embellishment and luxury, it is simple and simple, clean and tidy, and in good order. What arises spontaneously is the sentence in "Humble Room Inscription": "Zhuge Lu in Nanyang and Ting Yun Pavilion in West Shu, what is meanness?"
Mr. Xu Chang 'en is a member of China Calligraphers Association. He was famous for his honesty and pioneering spirit when he was in politics. After retirement, he was active in the cultural field of Junan. He likes planting flowers and grass, especially osmanthus. Because of his high respect and approachability, guests often visit his home. Retired colleagues, calligraphy and painting colleagues, people who come here to ask for words are in an endless stream. The author visited Director Xu Chang 'en several times, often in a hurry and left in a hurry. It's not that I don't want to stay a little longer, but I just can't bear to bother. Get along with Mr. Xu Chang 'en. He is kind, simple and sincere, like a brother next door. He is wise, indifferent and open-minded, like a wise and kind person. Although there are many visitors at home, he never neglects. Even the younger generation is still a stranger who asks questions. Every time he visited, Director Xu asked him what he was doing here. As soon as his sleeves were slightly set, he splashed black ink and finished a calligraphy work in an instant. Because there are often guests in his seat, he usually writes only one work. He is satisfied with anyone who wants to take a group photo. Elegant and amiable, without the arrogance and reserve of officials or famous calligraphers. This is also one of the reasons why Xu Changen has a good reputation among the people.
Today, Mr. Xu Chang 'en wrote Calligraphy Zen for the stationmaster of Li Xianwei, and communicated with the stationmaster of Li Xianwei, frankly pointing out the shortcomings of Li Xianwei's calligraphy creation. Enthusiastic, sincere, frank, easy-going, and also a teacher and friend. Mr. Xu Chang 'en's personality charm is unpretentious and radiant.
Li Xianwei, the stationmaster, hopes that Mr. Xu Chang 'en will also write a calligraphy for the author. Director Xu showed us two masterpieces of calligraphy he recently wrote: Su Shi's Niannujiao Chibi Nostalgia and Chairman Mao's Qinyuan Spring Snow. These two calligraphy works are vigorous in brushwork and reasonable in layout, which shows the calligrapher's profound artistic foundation and unique calligraphy style. They are relaxed, free to put away and put away, and they are spectacular. Between the lines, calligraphers' infinite love and praise for the picturesque motherland are condensed. The fist is on the paper. We were surprised and awed.
An artist admired Mr. Xu Chang 'en for a long time and asked us for a photo. Director Xu didn't refuse, but wrote it immediately. In order to facilitate wickerwork artists to hang in the store, Mr. Xu Chang 'en specially chose paper to refresh his luck and write carefully. This work is magnificent and elegant, vividly showing the exquisite artistic skills of female artists and the feminine characteristics of women. Different people, the same content, for different people, Mr. Xu Chang 'en's writing style is different, but it often gives people a wonderful feeling just right. Everyone's manner and handwriting are probably the same.
Drinking tea, talking about calligraphy and painting, talking about life, talking about epidemic prevention and control, getting along with Mr. Xu Changen was a little stiff at first, but later I felt relaxed and happy, full of positive energy. Unconsciously, an hour passed, and he sincerely invited us to the studio for lunch, but we didn't have the heart to bother. Although Tan Xing was full of feelings, he left politely.
Walking out of the studio, the garden is full of spring, and the flowers are overflowing and refreshing. Recalling the conversation just now, I was deeply touched and benefited a lot. Today is a good day. We are happy to come and return with satisfaction.