Yan Fulin, Huang Tingjian's "Huangzhou Cold Food Post" part.
The recently concluded exhibition to commemorate the 170th anniversary of Yan Fu's birth features 100 works by Mr. Yan Fu, including posters, letters, banners, couplets, and albums, as well as 70 famous sayings, aphorisms, and poems written by contemporary calligraphers. Mr. Yan Fu's practice is mainly in the field of cursive calligraphy, and his works are smooth and varied, while at the same time losing weight and fineness. His works show a calm and chic atmosphere, which is both elegant and dignified.
These works are not only artistic expressions under the brushwork, but also the perfect presentation of Mr. Yan Fu's spiritual world and humanistic qualities. Walking into the world of Mr. Yan Fu's post, the first thing that catches your eye is the delicate and delicate calligraphy, which fully demonstrates his diligence and hard work. These works include pavilion posts and masterpieces by famous calligraphers from various periods of the Tang, Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties, demonstrating his strict requirements and superb skills in copying. As Mr. Yan Fu and his niece He Yunlan said in their book: "Anyone who learns books, you must know that the five successful husbands are stored in pen and ink, and the blunt knife and sharp hand are not credible." Then the pen ("Xiaokai with Zihao, or with a wolf pen can also be ......As for the big characters, you must use sheep's hair, open and thorough"), ink ("ink is best to use a new grinder"), the method of holding the pen ("big to not come out" refers to the real palm of the virtual 'four words"), with the pen ("with the pen without other tricks, as long as you are not embarrassed by the pen, when writing in the painting, spread on the paper, that is, the so-called 'not showing the pen butt' of the cousin of Fuxian"), knots ("the knot is the most complicated, but see more writing and more natural fit, not in a hurry") put forward their own views and requirements.
His efforts in calligraphy and the expressiveness of his form and demeanor are not inferior even when compared to the ancient masters of calligraphy. Cai Xiangyun of the Song Dynasty: "The key to learning books is to take the gods, and the qi is better. "Mr. Yan Fu's copying ability is first-class, he can accurately grasp the style and charm of the original works, not only satisfied with copying the achievements of the ancients, but through his own understanding of the "gods" of the ancients, give new life and connotation to these works, and inject his own understanding and emotion.
Su Shiyun: "At the beginning of the book, I didn't intend to be Jia Naijiaer. For example, in the four characters of "Independence of the World", he respected the rules of the original work and did not make major changes, but made clever adjustments in the knots and strokes. He transforms the original plump beauty into a tough posture, and the flowing lines become straight and powerful. At the turning point, he carried out delicate treatment, so that the whole work added his elegant and dignified characteristics on the basis of maintaining the style of the original work. This practice of incorporating personal style into copying not only demonstrates Mr. Yan Fu's unique views on calligraphy, but also reflects his superb attainments in artistic creation.
Mr. Yan Fu's standard of "trustworthiness, attainment, and elegance" is the essence of his translation practice. In the process of selecting posts, Mr. Yan Fu's orientation of "faith, reach, and elegance" was also vividly expressed. His favorite works are those ancient works that are full of quaint atmosphere and strong pen power. For example, he is in the "Lushan Temple Tablet" cloud in his self-collection: "Wang Xuzhou gave things a taste: after the Right Army, only Zhiyong's cursive "Qianwen" and Sun Guoting's "Book Spectrum" are enough to be called Jiwu. ”
Mr. Yan Fu's copying not only shows his superb mastery of the calligraphy skills of the ancients, but also his in-depth exploration and tribute to the thoughts and spiritual world of the sages. In his self-possession of the "Lushan Temple Tablet": "Calligraphy seven points of effort in the use of pen, pen and paper, the millimeter must be tiled, and the front must hide the painting." The so-called people who are like printing clay are also powerful; Such as the cone painting sand, the words hide the front painting. He used the pen and ink of the ancients as a medium to incorporate his deep admiration for the wisdom of the sages and his firm inheritance into his strokes. Through these works, we seem to see Mr. Yan Fu in a dialogue with the sages in the long history, jointly protecting and inheriting the precious cultural heritage of calligraphy.
The Southern Dynasty Wang Shengqian's "Praise of the Brush" cloud: "The wonderful way of the book, the spirit is the first, the shape and quality are secondary, and the one who has both can be said to be the ancients." Mr. Yan Fu studied a lot of Song Dynasty calligraphy masterpieces, Su Shi, Mi Fu, Huang Tingjian and others admired the "Shangyi" idea was fully absorbed by Mr. Yan Fu, copying Huang Tingjian's "Huangzhou Cold Food Post Houba", "no word no place", do not change the content of the poem and calligraphy, but show the temperament in the details of the strokes, such as the "to" word last stroke of the line twists and turns, the turning point is rounded, and then the spontaneous pen to the end and introverted rather than extended, this steady and subtle demeanor, just like its attitude to life, Humble and unpretentious, but full of firm beliefs and rich connotations in his heart.
In the era of turbulent cultural waves, Mr. Yan Fu is like a pillar in the mainstream, sticking to his inner tranquility and perseverance, and this determination stems from his profound knowledge and resolute personality. His calligraphy practice is not only an imitation of the techniques of the ancients, but also an in-depth exploration of his own inner world. He explores his true self and sharpens his soul with the dance of his pen, so as to achieve spiritual sublimation. These calligraphy works are actually vivid depictions of Mr. Yan Fu's spiritual outlook, and his unique insight and profound understanding of life and the universe. Each piece is a testament to his pursuit of excellence and self-improvement, documenting his journey of constantly pushing boundaries and challenging himself.
Books, such as their learning, such as their talents, such as their aspirations, in short, just like their people." Mr. Yan Fu's temporary works are not only his admiration for ancient calligraphy, but also his adherence to and inheritance of traditional culture. "Therefore, those who write are also learned; Writers, write chronicles". For modern people, these temporary works are a valuable spiritual wealth. They not only allow us to appreciate Mr. Yan Fu's outstanding talent and wisdom, but also inspire our love and respect for traditional culture.
Author's Affiliation: Fujian Normal University).