Selected Calligraphy Works of Zhao Yanjun

Author: Zhao Yanjun
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: Zhao Yanjun, born in 1961, graduated from Shaoxing University of Arts and Sciences in 1985 and served as a calligraphy teacher at the university. He was mentored by Mr. Bao Xianlun. In 1989, he furthered his studies at the China Academy of Art. In 1995, he participated in the compilation of The Complete Collection of Chinese Calligraphy in Beijing. In 1998, he joined the Zhejiang Provincial Museum. He has won national awards and first prizes in various exhibitions, including the 4th National Exhibition, the 4th, 5th, and 6th China Youth Calligraphy Exhibitions, and the National Couplets Calligraphy Exhibition. He served as a judge for major exhibitions such as the 7th and 8th China Youth Calligraphy Exhibitions, the 8th National Exhibition, the 1st National Youth Exhibition, and the 3rd National Fan Painting Exhibition. In 2000, he was awarded the title of "Exemplary Artist in Art and Virtue" by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles. Currently, he is a member of the evaluation committee of the China Calligraphers Association, vice president of the Zhejiang Calligraphers Association, deputy director of the Zhejiang Provincial Museum, director of the West Lake Art Museum of Zhejiang, a research fellow, and a member of the 9th Zhejiang Provincial People's Congress.