Yu Yu, Chief Aesthetic Officer of the Academy
Mr. Huang Chuanning, born in 1985, is an outstanding artist and university teacher from Liaoyang, Liaoning Province. He holds a master's degree, specializing in painting art and art design, and is a member of the China Young Artists Association, and has won the honor of national first-class artist.
Mr. Huang began to learn painting when he was a teenager and is full of love and dedication to the art of painting. Over the years, he has been committed to the teaching and creation of painting and visual design arts, as well as various art-related work. His artistic practice mainly covers both Chinese painting and oil painting, demonstrating his unique understanding of diverse art forms. Each of the following six Chinese paintings reveals Mr. Huang Chuanning's subtle perception of nature and his profound understanding of Zen life. Whether it is the "Zen Pine", "Zen Lotus" series, or "Spring in the Valley", they all outline the tranquility and profundity in the Zen realm, like a mountain breeze. These paintings are all in full bloom, especially the lotus leaves stretching like the state of mind of a meditator. Mr. Huang Chuanning's creation not only stays at the level of skills, but also pays more attention to the in-depth excavation of the ideological and cultural connotations behind the works. His paintings not only show the inheritance and innovation of traditional Chinese painting, but also show extraordinary attainments in the field of oil painting. Through his exquisite brushstrokes and unique compositions, the viewer can feel a deep reflection on life, nature and humanity. 
At the first glance of "Zen Pine", I saw a dense pine tree independent of the picture, like the top of a green mountain, full of vitality. The ink color is intertwined, like the tranquility and waves of the Zen man's heart. The painter uses a unique technique to express the uprightness and lushness of the pine trees vividly. Perhaps, as Lu You said: "The pine forest is sorrowful for thousands of years, and Mo Dao is looking for seclusion and does not see seclusion." The pine tree in the painting is a symbol of Zen, implying the depth and clarity of the soul, which makes people feel relieved even if they have more dissatisfaction in their hearts. 
Open "Zen Lotus", a red lotus flower is in full bloom, which has the effect of painting the finishing touch. The large ink pen outlines the stretch of the lotus leaf, like the spiritual path of the Zen practitioner. The red lotus flower is like a bright lamp, illuminating the tranquil depths of the picture and evoking the viewer's inner thoughts. The lotus leaves are outlined in large brushstrokes, just like a Zen practitioner, abandoning the cumbersome and pursuing a quiet spiritual lake. 
This "Zen Lotus" shows three red lotus flowers, and the picture is more open, with sunlight projecting in a tranquil atmosphere. This sunlight shines through the lotus flowers, like the light of meditation, injecting a sense of tranquility and clarity into the picture. Each lotus flower appears atmospheric and serene, as calm as a lake in the heart of a Zen practitioner. It's like a purification of the soul, a longing for a peaceful lake deep within. 
In the third painting, "Zen Lotus", the lotus leaves present a polymorphic posture, with light and dark colors intertwined, bowing their heads gracefully. The painter uses ingenious techniques to express the softness and tenacity of lotus leaves, giving people a sense of "charming and charming". This is just like Du Mu in the Tang Dynasty said: "The jade rabbit is oriental light, and the fragrance of lotus flowers is charming." "The delicate beauty of the lotus leaves in the picture is like an intoxicating fragrance of flowers, bringing a sense of tranquility and beauty, which makes people look at it and instantly calm down in their hearts. 
This is the fourth work in "Zen Lotus", and the two red lotus flowers are very dazzling under the embellishment of lotus leaves. The sunlight shines on the picture, giving people a sense of comfort, tranquility and vitality. This seems to be an expression of anticipation for life, and the lotus flower is like a blooming flower of hope, full of vitality. The lotus flowers in the picture are blooming hopes, resisting the wind and rain in life, making the viewer feel a kind of tenacious vitality. 
In this painting "Spring in the Valley", we see that in the deep forest, plants of various colors are intertwined, full of the breath of spring. The sunlight shines through the shadows of the leaves, like a quiet and warm murmur. It is a picture of vitality and vitality, as if taking the viewer on a journey through time. Perhaps, as Liu Yuxi said in the Tang Dynasty: "Three or two peach blossoms outside the bamboo, the prophet of the plumbing duck in the spring river." "The painter uses rich colors and meticulous brushstrokes to create a scene full of spring, isn't this the beauty we yearn for? In Mr. Huang Chuanning's paintings, Zen and nature are blended, and each stroke is like an ancient poem, leading people into the tranquility and vitality of the soul. These works are like a Zen music, evoking the viewer to escape from the hustle and bustle and contemplate the tranquility and vitality of the soul. These paintings allow us to appreciate this Zen picture scroll at the same time, and at the same time, we can deeply appreciate the historical and cultural heritage.