Wen Wang Weixing.
One long afternoon, Mr. Lin stepped into his spacious and quiet study room, as if he had stepped into a world full of time-light prints. As soon as I stepped into the door, the air was filled with the intoxicating smell of books, like an old friend who had been absent for a long time whispering welcome. Inside the room stood tall bookshelves, like a forest of knowledge, with layers of ancient books and picture scrolls of all kinds, and yellow pages telling the story of history.
Mr. Lin sat leisurely on a vintage red wood chair, which exuded an air of ancient elegance. His gaze slid over the table, where the four treasures of the study were lined up—pen and ink papers—which glittered in the sun, and the glint in his eyes revealed his demanding and expectant emotions for art.
He gently twisted a brush, touched the tip of the pen lightly with his fingertips, and carefully felt the softness and rigidity of the pen as he danced between his fingers. Afterwards, he picked up a piece of ink that had been polished just right, and gazed at the inscriptions on it, the gold decoration and the polished polish mouth, as if he could smell the charm of the dragon musk through time and space from the faint fragrance of incense, and at the same time judge the age of the ink through experience. Finally, he rubbed a piece of paper, like touching the face of an old friend, trying to perceive the texture and texture of the paper through his fingertips, as well as the hidden vitality of time in it.
Mr. Lin's study is like a miniature version of a private art museum, and every inch of space is soaked in his love and respect for art. The walls are full of calligraphy and paintings of famous ancient artists, as well as modern masterpieces that he has sought from all directions, and each work has been carefully selected and contains his painstaking efforts and enthusiasm.
In this miniature art gallery, Mr. Lin is not only a hidden collector, but also a discerning critic and a knowledgeable scholar. He has a deep understanding of the art of calligraphy and painting, as well as a thorough understanding of history and culture. In the face of any work, he will conduct in-depth research, from the author's background to the social environment of the creation era, from the analysis of pen and ink techniques to the symbolic meaning behind the work.
For Mr. Lin, the pickiness of the calligraphy and painting collection is not only a requirement for the quality of the work itself, but also a profound concern for the creator's living state and creative environment. He believes that an excellent calligrapher and painter must have a deep understanding and master the tools in his hands, and that only by carefully selecting all kinds of excellent materials and skillfully combining them can he create a truly heirloom work. In his daily life, Mr. Lin's strict attitude can also be seen everywhere, and he has set up a special workbench in the corner of the study room with four treasures, which is filled with precious and excellent pen and ink paper from all eras.
When Mr. Lin is confronted with a new work of calligraphy and painting, his eyes will become as sharp as an eagle, and he will carefully observe the fluidity of the pen touch, carefully figure out the layers of ink, and even use the microscope to explore the secrets of the paper and the fiber. His question is not only about the authenticity of the work, but also an in-depth analysis of the author's artistic creation.
Mr. Lin's almost harsh appraisal method has long become a popular story in the calligraphy and painting world. Many calligraphers and painters were both extremely fortunate and nervous when they learned that their work might be acquired by Mr. Lin. Being able to get Mr. Lin's approval is undoubtedly an affirmation of the quality of the work; But at the same time, they all knew that Mr. Lin's problem was like a sharp probe, and the slightest carelessness could make this noble friend miss out.
Once, Mr. Lin held a small calligraphy and painting tasting party at his home, inviting a few of his favorite calligrapher friends to attend. When everyone started a discussion around a newly purchased painting, Mr. Lin talked about the interesting things in his purchase process and mentioned various detailed questions that had been raised to the creator. Everyone couldn't help but laugh when they heard this, because they had all had the experience of being tortured by Mr. Lin in detail, and they knew very well that kind of process that was both convincing and stressful.
One of them, the young calligrapher and painter Mr. Zhao, said with emotion: Brother Lin really turned his life into a flowing painting, remembering the last time I came to your house and saw that you even had to study the different tastes of mountain spring water and well water for making tea, as well as their influence on ink rhyme, I really understood your perseverance. It turned out that Mr. Lin had explored with Mr. Zhao the question of the influence of different water qualities on ink color, so as to emphasize that a true artist should pay attention to every detail of life, so that he can show sincerity and professionalism in his creation.
Another highly respected painter, Mr. Wang, recalled the time when they visited the ancient Xuanzhu production together, and that trip allowed Mr. Lin to experience first-hand the painstaking craftsmanship of making propaganda paper, and also made his fellow artists deeply feel the hard work and perseverance behind each propaganda paper carrying the fragrance of ink.
Through these vivid life scenes, one can see that Mr. Lin is not only a collector, but also a practitioner who integrates art into his daily life. He teaches those around him with practical deeds, and a true artist should face life with awe, respect and love every creative material, so that he can devote his heart and soul to each work and give it a fresh vitality. Such works, whether they are creators or collectors, are undoubtedly immeasurable treasures.
It is precisely because of this extremely critical work of Mr. Lin that he has made a name for himself in the field of calligraphy and painting collection. Each piece of his collection is a masterpiece of the finest, and each piece carries a unique story. His library is not only an intimate space, but also a sacred place for all lovers of calligraphy and painting. Here, every work is given the respect and cherishment it deserves, every detail is given a meaning of life, and stories about art and age are told quietly.