Contemporary Calligraphy Masterpieces Appreciation -- Su Hua's Calligraphy Works

Author: Jia Dejiang, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: Qing Dynasty scholar Liu Xizai once wrote in Yi Gai: "[High charm, profound sentiment, firm character, and vast spirit—none of these can be lacking in calligraphy]." Applying this standard to the contemporary renowned female artist Su Hua, we can easily see that she embodies all four qualities: "high charm," "profound sentiment," "firm character," and "vast spirit." Her vibrant vitality and powerful impact and in her art are undoubtedly the result of her relentless dedication and diligent hard work. In her pursuit of art, Su Hua despises mediocre expression and superficial understanding. In her pursuit of aesthetic ideals, she aspires to the realm of "[great skill resembling simplicity]" and "[great beauty without adornment]." Whether in calligraphy or painting, she adheres to the principles of "greatness, novelty, boldness, and substance." She is not the subtleties of brushwork and form but integrates them while maintaining precise and varied changes. She is not confined to the meticulous depiction of brushwork and objects but captures the divine essence of creation in her grasp. She organizes her work with emotion, finds joy in meaning, gives it soul with spirit, and resolves power with momentum. In her dynamic and unrestrained brushwork, she embodies depth within elegance, vastness within wilderness, and extraordinary transformations within simplicity. This reflects the artist's lofty aesthetic realm and profound understanding of traditional Chinese cultural heritage.