Li Zao, the son of Mr. Li Fuyu, is regarded as "the backbone of contemporary Chinese calligraphy, painting and seal cutting", and his calligraphy practice is not limited by genres and is unique. In the eyes of Chinese calligraphy master Liu Jiang, "his calligraphy is The future is unlimited.”
The famous epigraphic calligrapher and painter Li Li was Mr. Li Fuyu’s classmate at the National Art College. Recalling Li Fuyu's voice and smile, Li Li spoke highly of his old classmate.
"Master of calligraphy." "Noble people." This is the unanimous evaluation of Li Fuyu, Li Zao and his son by people in the calligraphy and painting circles who participated in the seminar on the calligraphy, painting and seal cutting exhibition of Li Fuyu, Li Zao and his son.
“A noble person”
Li Li, a famous calligrapher and painter of epigraphy and stone, was Mr. Li Fuyu’s classmate at the National Art College. At the seminar, the white-haired Li Li recalled Li Fuyu’s voice and smile, “He has gone through a lot of hardships, but he always has a smile on his face.” Li Li said. He said that Li Fuyu had been engaged in revolutionary activities very early. "When I entered the school, I heard that he was arrested by the Kuomintang government. I even went to Hangzhou Prison to see him. His character is very noble."
Experts from the Zhejiang calligraphy and painting circles have mentioned more than once Mr. Li Fuyu’s contribution in guiding future generations. They said: “In terms of amateur calligraphy and art education in Hangzhou, Mr. Li Fuyu is the first person.”
Yang Xihu, director of the Chinese Calligraphers Association and vice chairman and secretary-general of the Zhejiang Calligraphers Association, still has vivid memories of the way older generation artists such as Li Fuyu educate newcomers: “He has many things to do and is very busy, but he spends a lot of time It is very valuable to engage in amateur calligraphy education and popularization. In the mid-1970s, the art environment was not good, and not many people paid attention to the art of calligraphy. However, Li Fuyu and other older generation calligraphers took the initiative to organize and organize. We set up calligraphy classes and focused a lot of energy on young people, and they responded to requests without any pretense. Now, those young people have become the backbone of Zhejiang’s calligraphy community.”
Wu Ying, executive deputy director of the China Printmaking Museum and director of the Xiling Seal Society, said: "I will never forget Teacher Li Fuyu in my life." She said that when she was 20 years old, she was just a salesperson at the Hangzhou Painting and Calligraphy Society. , she would ask Teacher Li Fuyu some "inexplicable questions" about calligraphy. "These questions are too unprofessional, and he could not answer me at all, but on the contrary, he would patiently tell me, regardless of whether I understood or not. Then , and he also asked me, a complete layman, to attend calligraphy and painting classes. This is how my calligraphy journey began."
Chen Ximing, director of the Chinese Calligraphy Association and vice president of the Hunan Provincial Calligraphy Association, said: "I. I believe that the Lis and their sons have worked hard and struggled throughout their lives to become upright and highly moral Chinese people. I think they have achieved this in their works.”
"Calligraphy Masters"
The achievements of Li Fuyu and Li Zao in the art of calligraphy and painting have been unanimously recognized by the experts present.
Li Li said that Li Fuyu respects tradition, is based on innovation, and is very skilled in composition and brushwork. He believes that the works that Li Fuyu and Li Zao and their sons have brought to the elders in their hometown are refreshing. “Seeing their works, we old artists can feel inspired. Their works are exhibited in Hunan, which is very important to Hunan.” His epigraphic calligraphy will be greatly promoted."
He said that he felt very sad when he saw the legacy of his old classmate, but when he saw Li Zao's works, he felt that "he undoubtedly has a bright future."
What Yang Xihu feels most deeply is the other side of Li Fuyu’s works: “I saw many of his poetry manuscripts on display this time, which are very natural and fresh. I feel that his achievements in this aspect are , no less than his attainments in the art of calligraphy."
Cai Shunong, director of the calligraphy department of "Art News" and a member of the Xiling Seal Society, revealed a detail: a friend of his once mentioned to him, Many unknown inscriptions in ancient times are very rare, but Mr. Li Fuyu is very familiar with them, which is amazing. "Any master-level person will definitely not only reach the master-level level in artistic skills. He must have a corresponding level of knowledge consistent with it. This is very well demonstrated by Teacher Li Fuyu."
< p> Guo Qiang, vice chairman of the Sichuan Calligraphers Association, particularly emphasized Li Zao’s spirit of learning, absorption and innovation in art. “Li Zao embodies the fusion of Jiangsu and Zhejiang cultures and Hunan and Hunan cultures.Later, he held an exhibition in Japan and paid attention to learning the essence of Japanese calligraphy, which was reflected in his later works. Paying attention to absorption and learning is very important for an artist. ”
“A phenomenon”
The works of Li Fuyu and Li Zao are on display for a long time, and people in the calligraphy and painting circles even regard it as a phenomenon.
Sichuan Guo Qiang, vice chairman of the Provincial Calligraphers Association, said: “I see the close contact between Jiangnan culture and Hunan culture. "
Wu Zhili, vice chairman of the Hunan Young Calligraphers Association and art editor of Changsha Evening News, said: "Zhejiang calligraphy is qualified to talk about self-confidence. The exhibition of works by Li Fuyu and Li Zao may become an opportunity for Chinese traditional culture to shine with new light. ”