It is this branch that can endure loneliness —— A record of Fang Sheng, a famous contemporary calligrapher and seal engraver
I can't help writing something for Fang Sheng, who is simple, kind and almost boring. It is not entirely because he is a national first-class artist and has made great achievements in three fields of painting and calligraphy, but what I admire more is his persistent observation of seal cutting, a traditional national painting and calligraphy.
The god of fate did not care for Fang Sheng, but urged him to embark on a long road of artistic life. His parents died young and his family came down, forcing him to work as a lathe worker right after graduating from junior high school. According to the artistic endowment brought to him by his family history, he began the arduous course of playing with knives and carving stones. Adhering to the concept of "flow begins from the source", he studied the inscriptions of past dynasties day and night, visited modern stone carvings devoutly, devoted himself to research and persevered. After 50 years' hard work, more than 10000 seals have been engraved, and finally we have the true meaning of "simple and vigorous" in ancient seals and China seals, as well as the unique printing style of Fiona Fang. Famous works such as Visiting Plum Blossoms in China, Tiger Puff and Sino-Japanese Friendship Forever all show the elegance, atmosphere and profoundness of Japanese culture. Faced with the popular printing style of exaggeration and innovation, the "printing idiot" has won the title of "ten thousand waters don't flow" and is still wandering in the realm of neatness, stability and simplicity.
The attainments of Zhuanli laid a solid foundation for Fang Sheng to "seal with books", and long-term hard work at his desk promoted his calligraphy. His calligraphy works are vigorous and beautiful, with a kind of "golden stone flavor", good at seal script and full of official meaning. Some experts commented that Fang Sheng's paintings and calligraphy works are very pure, and at first glance, they are the direct biography of China's traditional art, which was tempered with real kung fu in poor years. Known by the industry as "everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world", "long life and mountains, long happiness and the sea and sky", "sea of clouds, musical instruments, books and cool pillows with the wind" and other fine products, are solid, beautiful, elegant, stable and free and easy. In the past ten years, his books have faded away from the traces of copying, integrated with personal artistic understanding and aesthetic pursuit, and formed a new style with great momentum and vivid meaning.
As early as 1962, Fang Sheng was selected as the first meticulous figure painting "Country Repairman" in Shaanxi Fine Arts Exhibition. However, after he entered the Central Academy of Arts and Crafts for further study at the age of 44, he switched to multi-division and "took Wan Li Road". "But seeking truth without seeking merit" may be the essence of his painting style. He is good at the arrangement of pen and ink, but pays more attention to the observation and thinking of man and nature, highlights the profound and meaningful ancient meaning, and also expresses his deep feelings, which enhances the charm and tension of his works. Using the traditional point-line-surface modelling technique to show how the Yellow River water in Yumen leaps to the sky, and drawing lessons from the western watercolor painting techniques to describe the beautiful and peaceful grassland crane dance on Kaidu River are all masterpieces with far-reaching implications and different charms. Fang Sheng, whose name is "Mei Jie Bookstore", has a special liking for writing plum blossoms. On the basis of inheriting the traditional techniques, I don't want to set up another machine to "write branches" and "point petals" with a pen, and actually turn "painting" plum into "writing" plum. He said: "the past is not forgotten, and the teacher of the future will not return. Seeing also means waiting for hope. " He devoted himself to the beauty and elegance of plums.
Fang Sheng's watch stems from his love for the motherland, and his paintings and calligraphy are full of ardent patriotic feelings. As Mr. Zhao Puchu said, "As thin as the first month, among the stars."
—— Zhang (former deputy editor-in-chief of People's Daily)
Heaven rewards diligence and ancient customs-A record of Mr. Fang Sheng and his works
It is often very exciting to make friends with Fang Sheng, a famous painter and seal engraver, to observe his people and appreciate his works. The old saying "Heaven rewards diligence" is more suitable for Fang Sheng. There are thousands of smart people in the world, and there are countless smart people and people who are mistaken by cleverness. Only those who have aura, keep exploring, pursue diligently and have no regrets can truly gain the road and become great talents. Fang Sheng is undoubtedly such a person.
Fang Sheng, a native of Wutai County, Shanxi Province, was born in Chengdu, Sichuan Province and grew up in the ancient capital Chang 'an. His family is a scholarly family. His father, Fang Rong, served as the secretary of the lieutenant colonel in the command department of World War II; Mother Xu Qiulian is a reasonable and virtuous woman; Stepmother Zhao Zifan was the eldest daughter of a family in the late Qing Dynasty. She knows how to read and is a good family. His uncle, Wen Fong, is a famous genius and once served as the president of Shaanxi Daily. It stands to reason that being born in such a family should be rich and happy. However, nature deceived people. Fang Sheng lost his mother at the age of three, his sister at the age of seven and his father at the age of nine. Six children in the family, aged from 4 to 13, are supported by their stepmother's meager sewing income. Fang Sheng understood the hardships of life when he was very young, and cultivated a tough character.
The artistic seeds planted when I was a child are also very important. When Fang Sheng had to work in a factory after graduating from junior high school, he often "dug the ground to pick up junk" and entered his own art world whenever he had the chance.
1957, Fang Sheng 16 years old, began to formally learn painting. Xi Artists Association often holds various painting and calligraphy training classes, and Fang Sheng has to attend them every time. After class, he studied hard and made rapid progress. 1962' s meticulous figure painting "The Repairman in the Country" participated in the Shaanxi Art Exhibition, and was selected by three newspapers in Beijing and xi 'an. It was a good incentive for the other party to win. He is even more obsessed with the art world, regardless of external interference. He formally worshipped the famous painter Zhang Hanshan as a teacher, and his miscellaneous, stable, versatile and new style won Zhang's favor. Zhang Hanshan specially presented the book "Fearless Zhai" to show his encouragement. Since then, Fang Sheng has studied calligraphy and painting from many teachers, studied calligraphy and painting from Ye Fangqiao, studied seal cutting from Huang Yongnian, and studied Han Dengan and Fang Jiekan in Zhejiang, striving for perfection and developing in calligraphy, painting and seal cutting. Even in such a special era as the Cultural Revolution, Fang Sheng's artistic pursuit never slackened. Therefore, when Fang Sheng went to Beijing Tsinghua University Academy of Fine Arts to study Chinese painting on 1985, the tutor said, "You don't need to study here at this level." However, Fang Sheng is not satisfied with this. He seized the good opportunity of studying in Beijing, humbly asked teachers such as Ye, Ye, learned from more famous artists, pondered carefully, and kept practicing hard, and finally became an artist with excellent calligraphy, painting and printing.
1In September, 988, the Mo You Society of Japan invited Fang Sheng to give lectures in Japan and held the "Fang Sheng Painting and Calligraphy Seal Cutting Exhibition". After reading the works, Mr. Zhao Puchu appreciated them very much. He used four-foot gold rice paper as an inscription for the exhibition, and inscribed a section of the book spectrum of Sun, a great calligrapher in the Tang Dynasty:
Looking at the husband, the difference between hanging a needle and hanging dew, the wonder of flying thunder and falling rocks, the horror of flying beasts, the state of dancing snakes, the trend of falling peaks on the shore, the shape of crisis, or if the clouds collapse, or as light as cicadas, the guidance is the sound of spring, and the mountains are peaceful and slender, such as the cliffs in the first month, falling and falling, just like the stars in Hehan.
The inscription reads: "Mr. Fang Sheng went to Japan to commemorate the painting and calligraphy exhibition. Autumn of Chen Wu, Zhao Puchu is eighty years old. "
This is also an evaluation of Pu Zhao's old rival's artistic works. He thinks that his works have various styles and excellent verve, reaching the top grade.
Fang Sheng's works are also favored by Japanese painting and calligraphy circles, and the book fair is very successful.
Later, Fang Sheng carved two seals for Lao, which are elegant and simple, and can be integrated with the old calligraphy works, so they are deeply loved.
Fang Sheng is becoming more and more famous in calligraphy and painting, but his simple and kind manner has not changed at all, and his diligence is even more admirable. According to incomplete statistics, he carved more than 1000 seals by himself.
On the one hand, he worked hard in the studio, on the other hand, he took the road of Wan Li, learned from the vast nature and sketched from the world. As a result, the magnificent scenery of the Three Gorges, the rich Nanati grassland, the magical Hanas Lake, and the ancient stone city in Xinjiang ... countless beautiful scenery have been refined and sublimated in the spirit of Fang Sheng, making it more charming. For example, before I saw his paintings, I always thought that camels were walking in the desert. However, after reading "Mercedes-Benz in Bayinbuluke Grassland" written by him, I really realized how the camel with "wind under its feet" lived proudly on the grassland, and I really felt the magic of nature and life.
Compared with other painters and calligraphers, Fang Sheng is often known for cooperating with each other, learning from each other and accommodating each other. His calligraphy is good at seal script, extracting the essence from the brushwork of Oracle Bone Inscriptions and six countries, so it is simple and rich, ingenious and interesting; Its seal cutting benefits from the ancient seal of Warring States and the seal of Qin and Han Dynasties, which is unique. Zhu Geng, white is thicker and muddy. From time to time, there are odd-shaped seals, which show the profound sense of China traditional culture carried by the seals. It is really wonderful.
Fang Sheng's fast name is "Mei Jie Bookstore", and he has strong confidence in the plum blossoms he painted. This is because he ingeniously introduced seal cutting into plum painting, used seal script to "write branches" and "point petals", and changed "painting" plum into "writing" plum, forming a unique style. In my opinion, Fang Sheng's ability to draw plums well may be more related to his taste. Deep down, he likes the elegance and agility of plum blossoms and deeply loves the philosophy that "the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from bitter cold".
Suffering and diligence breed wonderful life and art.
This is the development course of Fang Sheng. When he and his works caught my eye, I couldn't help but think of the famous saying in Wang Anshi's You Bao Chan in the Song Dynasty: "The ancients' views on heaven and earth, mountains and rivers, vegetation, insects, fish, birds and animals often gained something, all for their deep thinking." Husband and wife have many tourists; The risks are far away, but the risks are few. However, the outlandish, magnificent and transcendent world outlook often lies in the distance, but what people lack is difficulty, so where there is a will, there is a way. If you are ambitious, you can't stop, but if you don't have enough strength, you can't get there. Have ambition and strength, but don't be lazy. As for darkness and confusion, nothing can match it, nor can it be realized. However, the strength is enough, people can laugh at it, but now they have regrets; Those who can't do what I want can have no regrets, so who can laugh at them? So is the rest of the income. "No matter on the journey of life or on the road of art, Fang Shengdou is a tireless pursuer. He has ambition, ability, diligence and courage to climb the peak, explore the distance and seek extraordinary opinions. He has achieved a great cause and will reap more fruitful results.
-Zhang Jian' an wrote an article
Selected poems presented by predecessors, Taoist friends and friends in calligraphy and painting circles.
Gong Baocheng, a member of China Book Association, former vice chairman of Shaanxi Book Association and librarian of Shaanxi Literature and History Research Institute, once wrote poems:
Dan Qing has a wonderful pen, and seal cutting has magical powers. Doing an exhibition in Japan today, looking at the red on the other side.
Chen Shaomo, former vice chairman of Shaanxi Calligraphy Association and librarian of Shaanxi Literature and History Research Institute, wrote a poem:
The only way to learn is to know the truth, but seeking the truth is not a job. Friendship, art, and things are rare, and pen and ink are inevitable.
Principles of China Calligraphy Association and inscription by Zhang Yue, former president of Shaanxi Provincial Procuratorate;
In September, Chang 'an packed up and went to Japan to broadcast ink incense. Half a lifetime of ploughing pens and inkstones, painters and painters are fragrant.
Poets Fang and He Fangsheng returned from the Japanese exhibition;
Gentleman's three unique national lanterns, far away from the east, show hibiscus. On the glorious day of returning to China, the painting and calligraphy circles continued to write a new chapter. Ye Nong, former director of the Literature and Art Department of Shaanxi Daily and chairman of the Shaanxi Senior Calligraphy and Painting Society:
The reputation of management printing has had a far-reaching influence from a very early age, and calligraphy and seal script are especially good at it. Feather flowers and mountains, calligraphy and painting are strong.
Tianjin famous poet Liu Kegao:
One of Fang Guan's Golden Pen Scriptures
Mustard seed sumeru did everything she could, carving with great concentration and continuing to write the true story.
The powder is more than gold thread, and Zen is seen in the ethereal pen.
Fang Guan won the golden pen to write classics (2)
Silver groove iron paintings are resplendent and magnificent, and calligraphy is fragrant.
Mary's treasures become elegant, and the wind wants to go thirteen lines.
Thoughts on the seal script of Yang, a famous calligrapher and painter, and his counterpart, Sheng Xiong;
He is a master of art, and he is cool.
Cao Cao held a huge exhibition of making mud and gold, and also collected scriptures and wire.
Huang Yongnian, Professor of Shaanxi Normal University, Doctoral Supervisor and Director of the Institute of Tang History.
In his early years, he printed poems for Fang Sheng (1978);
The character of the wind has long been sad and lonely, and the wonders of the mountains have faded.
Pay attention to our affairs and don't envy the ladies with thin waists.
Ren is an old classmate of Class 5, Grade 7, No.7 Middle School, written in May 2007 13.
Qingping Yuege Fangsheng
Young mutations,
Take on the burden of life early.
It is intended that calligraphy and painting are often self-encouraging.
Visiting famous teachers for practice.
First place in weak crown skills,
Don't be confused, travel to Japan.
A few years later,
Look up at the brightest star.
The self-title of the report exhibition on returning home
20 1 19 May 19, I drove my Lexus to Taiyuan and held a solo exhibition in Xi 'an.
Flying Lexus rushed to Qin Jin, and Lao Ji was ambitious and brave.
The sea of art sails in the new century, and the rainbow is all over the sky.
Wang Xuexin, editor-in-chief of "Beijing Home and Abroad" magazine, presented a poem to Fang Sheng.
The moon is printed on thousands of rivers and the light is endless.
It will also turn the merits of the wrist into a wave of double forests.
Former Vice Chairman of Shanxi Federation of Literary and Art Circles, Chairman of Shanxi Association of Old Writers and Artists, a famous writer, poet and calligrapher, inscribed by Wang Dongman.
Receiving and reading & gt improvise a poem
Wandering in the air, brilliant knives, purple neon iron-painted silver hooks,
Indian officials pursue the rhyme of Qin and Han dynasties, and the stone is full of Zhu Baiqi.
Mount Tai Buddha is not talented, and Beijing is full of haze.
Appreciate the generosity of the gentleman, and ask for a seal or a period.