Those People, Those Things: Art's Light Ink Records

Author: Wang Mulan
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Publish Date: 2018-10-27
Features: Art is the cornerstone of their bond, and art is the bridge of their friendship. With my pen, I narrate the stories that once unfolded between them. Why can our hearts remain calm and serene year after year—it is because we possess the past, and we yearn for it with boundless passion. I believe that Mrs. Shen treasures and meticulously preserves the people, the events, and the timeless moments, just like the mountains, seas, sun, moon, and stars, because her heart has always been filled with the sublime and genuine emotions of this world. There are many wonderful books in the world worth reading, and Mrs. Shen's compilation is among them. As time flows, one after another, classic and engaging stories leap into view. Ah! It turns out that masters' letters convey emotions simply and modestly. Lu Yangshao's letters to Shen Roujian blend passion and friendship, leaving one moved, yet more deeply touched by their warmth. Care and relief, sorrow and desolation—the affairs of that era are uncertain, and no one can speak for sure. There is one thing that connects everyone: the of art transforms into a silent action. Regardless of their respective hardships and hidden worries, the path of friendship among them remains faintly visible. Wang Mulan observes the familial bonds between Shen Roujian and his "comrades," adding color to her brushwork. The farewell after enduring hardships together with Lin Fengmian symbolizes shared struggles; the close relationship between Shen Roujian and Zhang Leiping elevates to the intimacy of brothers; the inseparable friendships with Tang Yun, Guan Liang, Liu Ishu, and Lai Sheng, among others, erupt with artistic passion.