Zhang Hai, 194 1 was born in yanshi city, Henan Province. He is currently the chairman of China Calligraphers Association, Henan Federation of Literary and Art Circles and Henan Calligraphy Association.
Zhang Hai's calligraphy is true, cursive, official and seal script, especially official and running script. The seal script is based on Yang Yisun, the running script comes from the "two kings", the cursive script pursues the charm of Zhang Xu and Huai Su, the regular script takes the tablet of Zhang Menglong as the ancestor, the official script takes the tablet of Feng Longshan as the elegance, and the ritual tablet is the dragon dance, which forms the unique style of Cao Li. Mr. Zhang Hai also devoted himself to the study of Han bamboo slips, and wrote a solemn and mellow style with vigorous strokes, forming a distinctive Cao Li style, which was recognized by the book circle.
Zhang Hai's achievements in calligraphy mainly lie in official script. His official script has strong decorative visual impact and formal beauty. Critics commented on his official script: "It is probably much more difficult to make a personalized road with official script than cursive script. If you don't change it, you will lose it in the mud. If you accidentally change it, you will become a heresy. " Zhang Hai embarked on the road of seeking novelty without losing the ancient method, and wrote Han Li's simple and mellow style with the vigorous charm of cursive script, that is, he formed the famous' Zhang Hai Cao Li', which made him stand proudly at the forefront of calligraphy art. "
Look at the market situation of Zhang Hai's calligraphy again. In 2004, his works were per square foot 1 0,000-1,and in 500 yuan, it was 2,000-3,000 yuan per square foot in 2005 and 6,000 yuan per square foot in 2006, which means that a square foot (4 square feet) should be 24,000 yuan. This year, the price of Zhang Hai's 4-foot paper is 50 thousand yuan, and the price has risen very fast in the market. Not to mention the distance, from 2004 to 2006, it increased five times in two years, and now the masterpiece has climbed to 8000 to 10000 yuan per square meter.
With the rising price of Zhang Hai's works, Zhang Hai's fakes are constantly emerging in the market. In fact, it is relatively easy to tell whether Zhang Hai's works are true or false. When Zhang Hai creates works, his pen is long and hard, and his creation changes a lot, so he uses it quickly. In addition to the unique composition, structure and lines, the dry and wet changes of calligraphy ink color are very rich; The creation is all in one go, very vivid and smooth. The skill and line quality of pseudograph in these aspects are unattainable. Driven by interests, some small auction houses all over the country exhibited and auctioned Zhang Hai's fakes. The price is very cheap and attractive. Investors are advised to be cautious when investing and buying. In view of this market situation, his works are very collectible, so please keep them well.