Lai Chusheng (1903-1975)?, formerly known as Ji, nicknamed Ranxi. There are many nicknames, including Negiweng, Yiji, Muren, Feiye, Chufu, Huaidan, etc. In the late period, the word "Jiusheng" was also used as "chusheng". The names of the study rooms are Ranxi Room and Anchu Building. A native of Xiaoshan, Zhejiang. Calligraphy is both clumsy and skillful, and cursive script and official seal script are the most praised. Seal engraving masters were trained far away from the Qin and Han dynasties, and closely followed Wu Xizai, Zhao Zhiqian, Wu Junqing, Qi Huang and other great masters. However, they were able to start a new business without falling behind their predecessors, and created a generation of sealing style. Mr. Qian Juntao, the vice president of Xiling Seal Society and a master of contemporary calligraphy, painting and seal engraving, once said: "Lai's seals were suddenly changed around the age of seventy. They are simple, old-fashioned, powerful and ancient, and have never been seen before. Although the two Wu (Note: refers to Wu Xizai and Wu Junqing) ), should also be avoided. Qi Baishi claimed to be a reformer, but it was hard to avoid criticism for his artificiality. In the 1970s, the only person who could independently dominate the seal world was Chu Sheng. "This can be said to be the most appropriate comment. .
A native of Xiaoshan, Zhejiang. Born in Wuchang. When he was young, he went back to primary school. Influenced by the environment, he became addicted to calligraphy, painting and literature. After graduating from Zongwen Middle School in Hangzhou, his stepmother wanted to study law at Peking University. However, due to the death of his grandfather, he was delayed, so he enrolled in Shanghai Fine Arts College to study traditional Chinese painting. wish. While Mr. Pan Tianshou was teaching at that time, he had a deep admiration for him and his calligraphy and painting were influenced by him. After graduating from the Art College, he lived in Hangzhou. Mr. Pan also moved to Hangzhou to teach, so he consulted Yi Mi. When the Anti-Japanese War broke out, the family moved to Shanghai, where they supported themselves through calligraphy, painting, seal carving and venduring. Later, he took up a teaching position to support his family. He organized the Southeast Calligraphy and Painting Society with his colleagues to gather regularly to discuss arts. Lai Chusheng was admitted to Shanghai Fine Arts College in 1921. After graduating in 1924, he organized a Shun Society in Hangzhou with Pan Tianshou, Jiang Danshu, Tang Yun and others to engage in calligraphy and painting activities. In 1937, he moved to Shanghai and organized the Southeast Calligraphy and Painting Society. He served as a teacher at Shanghai Fine Arts College and Xinhua Art College. In 1946, he held a solo exhibition at the "Chinese Painting Garden" in Shanghai. In 1956, he served as a painter at the Shanghai Chinese Painting Academy. In 1962, he was transferred to the Shanghai Museum of Literature and History. Member of China Artists Association. He once served as director of the Shanghai Branch of the Artists Association and executive director of the Shanghai Calligraphy and Seal Engraving Research Association.