The spirit of Xiuping lies in the quality of books and character
Cultural perspective reporter Zhao Xinmin, Hu Zhonghua, and Zhang Hongna recently drove together with friends from the provincial TV station and calligraphy research consultant Teacher Zhao. Went to Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province to interview young calligrapher Zheng Xiuping. The sky was overcast along the way, and when we arrived in Taiyuan City, there was deep water on the road. Teacher Xiuping insisted on picking us up in person. The journey from the north to the south of the city was more than an hour, and the traffic jam in the city lasted more than half an hour. This made the three of us particularly touched, and the strangeness of our first visit to Taiyuan disappeared.
When we saw his works, we were very surprised. The independent style of each word and the exquisite traditional brushwork reveal the sincerity and confidence of the writer, and his unique style. His works are in the contemporary calligraphy world. "Nothing to be ashamed of". I have always been interested in studying calligraphy. For more than ten years, although my art has become clear in my mind, I have made no achievements. Now I am fortunate to know Xiuping and associate with him. I have benefited a lot. He is a person who has both morality and wisdom, and is both internal and external. His integrity and straightforward character left a deep impression on me.
For Zheng Xiuping, an outstanding contemporary young and middle-aged calligrapher, simple brush and ink techniques and writing can no longer cover the realm reached by his art and the meaning it reveals. The content and value embodied in the art of calligraphy must be examined at a cross-sectional level with the culture of the times. In short, the expression of calligraphy ultimately depends on the calligrapher's personal temperament and cultural habits to confirm the philosophical concepts and spiritual support, and to present a very harmonious and changeable Form beauty. However, the literati temperament of his calligraphy "inside" and the elegance and mellowness "outside" of his calligraphy are still superb and unmatched in elegance. Since Zheng Xiuping majored in mechanical manufacturing, he infiltrated mechanical composition into his works, which to a large extent made up for his shortcomings in visual expression of calligraphy. In the contemporary culturally diverse society, his inheritance and inheritance of traditional philosophical ideas , a recollection of the creative aspects of predecessors' "observation of objects and images".
Zheng Xiuping has an accurate grasp of the study and copying of ancient masters' works and the refinement of his brush and ink techniques. On the surface, it seems that he is pursuing the realm of Ming Miao with all his strength, but in his heart, he is pursuing the ingenuity of his ideology, which leads to flexibility and clumsiness. He creates a natural aesthetic feeling, adjusts the mind to the things, and feels at ease, which embodies the connotation of the work. Richer connotations give the work a poetic artistic conception.
His way of thinking comes from the intensive study and understanding of Buddhism and Taoism. Only Taoists can maintain a normal mind, start cultivation after enlightenment, gain spiritual liberation with wisdom, and use wisdom to improve their mind. Return to one's own nature, be able to create from the original intention of life, take advantage of spiritual changes, realize the principle that "the source of the heart is the source of Tao", have deep humanistic care and an open mind, and then be able to express oneself as one wishes. The calligraphy and ink skills reflect the character and character of the calligrapher. Learning, as Zhu Xi of the Song Dynasty said, "is all about following the principles of life and fate and following the path of change." The "way of change" mentioned here is also the core of Zheng Xiuping's artistic thought.
Mr. Zheng Xiuping's seal and official calligraphy is unique and unique, simple and ancient, with ups and downs of momentum, dense wind and spirit, and unique expressive tension; "Strong"; the form of cursive writing is simple, and it can be changed to the maximum extent. It can be closed and released, short and long, and simple to control the complex, which appropriately conveys the calligrapher's aesthetic ideal. However, calligraphy, as a traditional art style, will inevitably withstand the impact of modern civilization. Modern people have put forward new requirements for space and composition. However, Mr. Wang has a keen perception of space composition and is good at expressing his personality. Mr. Zong Baihua discusses the structure and organization of calligraphy and believes that the two major elements that constitute the beauty of space, spatial awareness and life meaning, coincide with his treatment of structure and organization, embody personality perfection and aesthetic ideals, and increase the appeal and appeal of calligraphy itself. Expressive, his works from different periods reflect the calligraphers’ different self-statements and value orientations.
Of course, no art is as dependent on tradition as the art of calligraphy. The growth process of each calligrapher is also the process of learning tradition. It can be seen that his early works were influenced by Beibei, focusing on structure and pursuing momentum, which can make them a little heavier and more childlike. Xiuping's appearance is elegant and gentlemanly, and his words of joy, anger, sorrow, and fear, love and disgust, bravery and timidity are expressed with certainty. Pursue nature with sincerity, without giving in to false reputations. An artistic personality can convey profound meanings and metaphors beyond the imagination, seeking harmony without being trivial. It can be simple and simple without losing subtlety. Use the traditional view of the universe and time and space as the framework of calligraphy art to examine nature, body and mind. Embody traditional cultural character with humanistic ideals and conscience, reflect objective reality and independent innovation consciousness.
Tradition is a big tree, and the new realm is the fruit.
Those who study calligraphy do not know the value of creation and the law of law from law to lawlessness, so it will be difficult to distinguish between authenticity and beauty and ugliness. Observe physics and affairs from a high angle without making them biased. The so-called "use your emotions to concentrate, and you will be content with your emotions." This is perhaps the best explanation of Zheng Xiuping's calligraphy art that is beyond ordinary people.
Not only does his calligraphy reflect authenticity, but Mr. Shuhei’s character is something we sincerely admire. He is humble, serious, and sincere in his dealings with others, which is especially precious in today's chaotic and impetuous era. Zheng Xiuping is in his prime of creation and has achieved considerable results. As a fellow Taoist, I sincerely hope that he will develop higher and further in the kingdom of calligraphy. (Editor: Yin Yimin)