Qi Yu, born in 1960 in Zoucheng, Shandong, began to practice Chinese calligraphy and painting at the age of 14 with Mr. Dong Zhenzhong, a master of Chinese painting, and laid a solid foundation for 50 years. He is a well-known contemporary calligrapher and painter, known as a leading figure among calligraphers, and one of the most influential collectors in contemporary times.
Incumbent. He is a member of the Chinese Calligraphers and Painters Association.
President of Shandong Qixian Pavilion Painting and Calligraphy Institute.
Director of Jining Painting and Calligraphy Association of Shandong Province.
Vice President of Jining Elderly Calligraphy and Painting Association.
Researcher of Chinese calligraphy.
Mr. Qi Yu's calligraphy works, on the basis of profound traditional calligraphy skills, are influenced by the contemporary Confucian Mr. Dong Zhenzhong, who has studied Dong Ti for many years, and adds independent elements and personal styles of New China, which not only conforms to the traditional calligraphy scale, but also appears to be elegant! Break the old and create the new, and stand in a class of its own! This is an innovation and reform in the history of calligraphy!
Mr. Qi Yu has been diligent and studious since he was a child, absorbing the strengths of others, not sticking to a book as a whole, his calligraphy seal, subordinate, Kai, line, grass five bodies are all able, his Chinese painting landscapes, figures, flowers and birds, etc. All of them have deep attainments!
Looking at his calligraphy and painting works: the edges and corners are clear, the sword goes to the peak, with the stillness and aura of the calligraphy and painting works, both the thick and calm of traditional calligraphy, but also without losing the arrogance and vitality of the Chinese, the pen falls shockingly, and the clouds are light and light! Intriguing, often pleasing to the eye, resonating with the heart.
The beautiful calligraphy and painting works are the embodiment of the artist's soul and the expression of cultural heritage, the understanding and reproduction of life and the beauty of calligraphy and painting, and the exploration and pursuit of the beauty of life.
Some people say: Sit and watch the clouds rise, and the dark fragrance comes".
Art is a niche thing, a method of self-spiritual perfection. It is a kind of practice of Lingtai Kongming. When he first took over calligraphy and Chinese painting, he often stayed alone in the room, he said: calligraphy and painting made him feel very enjoyable, he liked that state, and even many times, the family was asleep, and he was still immersed in his own world of calligraphy and painting.
Until now, his love for calligraphy and painting has only increased, although there have been many works that have been recognized by others, but he is not satisfied with this, he feels that he still has a lot of space, there are many, many things to express, the world of calligraphy and painting is endless. Art is a process of constant negation and continuous improvement. Immaturity is also right, because the more immature things are, the more room for play, and he wants to challenge the infinite possibilities.
Life is like this, some people fish in their spare time, some people travel, some people exercise, some people are obsessed with calligraphy and painting, calligraphy and painting are not for vassal elegance or grandstanding, but more for the hope that in this chaotic and complex era can calm down and think about life, can slow down and enjoy life.
From his unforgettable and evocative paintings and calligraphy, we can find his sublimated personality strength and feel a fashionable and energetic atmosphere, so I unconsciously look at the highest level of transcendent art and life.