Cui Xuelu Calligraphy Art
Oracle Bone Script in red ink (2022)
“Observing the Moon on Mid-Autumn Festival”
Interpretation:
Wishing all the elderly good health,
we danced our brush strokes in the air to express our celebration.
Artist profile
Cui Xuelu (崔学路)
Calligraphy artist and educator
Founder of New York Calligraphy Museum
Born in 1945
Currently resides and works in both Beijing, China and New York, USA
Chinese calligraphy, an art form that spans over 5000 years, is highly respected and revered in
Chinese culture for its aesthetic beauty and visual harmony.
The value of Chinese calligraphy is multifaceted, encompassing its aesthetic appeal, cultural
significance, and historical importance. Calligraphy is considered a symbol of Chinese culture,
embodying the essence of Chinese art and literature.
Beyond its artistic value, the practice of calligraphy is also regarded as a meditative and spiritual
activity that promotes self-exploration and philosophical reflection. Calligraphers must cultivate
patience, focus, and inner peace to create their works of art, making calligraphy a means of
personal growth and transformation.
Cui Xuelu
also known by his assumed name Xuanyi
Cui Xuelu is a prominent calligraphy publisher, educator, and accomplished calligrapher.
He founded and served as chief editor of the weekly newspaper "China Youth
Calligraphy" and has hosted solo exhibitions in the United States, Japan, Hong Kong,
Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan. His works have received over 200 awards and are held
in the collections of numerous top museums such as the China National Art Museum
and the Taiwan National Memorial Hall.
Cui Xuelu has been praised by notable figures in the art world, including Master Liu
Haisu called him "a person who has blessed and made remarkable achievements
in the calligraphy world", Ouyang Zhongshi described him as "a milestone in the
development of Chinese calligraphy education", and Shen Peng who praised him as
"one of the few friends who have strategic thinking in the contemporary calligraphy
world”.
Even in his seventies, Cui Xuelu remains dedicated to the art of calligraphy. He is skilled in all five styles of calligraphy and has made impressive achievements in oracle bone inscriptions and cursive script creations.
Viewers can appreciate his insightful and incisive academic works such as "Theory on the Art of Calligraphy" and "Theory on Intelligential Oracle".
My View on Calligraphy
Reading, understanding, writing from the Heart
The term "calligraphy" as it is currently used is only a superficial representation of the art form and has not yet reached the level of the TAO, which is a central concept in Chinese philosophy, religion, and art.
Tao is often translated as "the way" or "the path," and it refers to the natural order of the universe that governs all things. This natural order is characterized by a sense of
balance, harmony, and interconnectedness, and it can be observed in the cycles of
nature, the flow of time, the creations of living beings, and in Chinese Calligraphy, which reflects a deep appreciation for the interconnectedness and interdependence of all things in the universe.
Based on years of experience and insights, I have come to my own understanding of calligraphy:
1. Reading
Aim for profound and lofty understanding of the text to deepen one's knowledge of calligraphy
2. Understanding
Cultivate a calligraphic mindset from classic works and seek the original source of enlightenment
3. Writing from the Heart
Achieve a state of selflessness and create a new self through writing
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PROFESSION
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Judge of the Fifth National Calligraphy and Seal Cutting Exhibition
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Judges of the First International Book Exhibition
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Chairman of the National Youth Dragon Calligraphy Grand Prix
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President of Yan Zhenqing Calligraphy Society
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President of Xuanyi Calligraphy Association (New York)
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Art Director of Chinese Hard Pen Calligraphers Association
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Member of the Art Committee of the International Exhibition of Chinese Calligraphy Art
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Member of Academic Committee of Qigong Academy, Beijing Normal University
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Calligraphy Art Researcher, Shenzhen University
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The first president and editor-in-chief of "Youth Calligraphy News"
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Editor-in-chief of "Art Education Research"
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Academic Advisor of "Research on Chinese Excellent Traditional Culture"
HONOR
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First Huang Binhong Art Education Award
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Special Honor Award at the International Modern Calligraphy Competition
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Gold Prize at the Southeast Asian International Modern Ink Painting Exhibition
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Dunhuang Art Award
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20th Century Chinese and Japanese Calligraphy and Painting Master
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One of the Top 10 Contemporary Pen Calligraphers
SOLO EXHIBITION
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"Xuan Yi Calligraphy Exhibition" held at the National Art Museum of China
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Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall in Taiwan
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The Charlotte History Museum, U.S.A
GROUP EXHIBITION
Over 100 national and international exhibitions, including the 4th and 5th National Calligraphy Works Exhibition, the 3rd China Young Calligrapher Works Exhibition, the Central Office Calligraphy Invitational Exhibition, the International Exhibition of Chinese Calligraphy Art, the 1st International Running Script Exhibition, the Modern International Running Script Exhibition, and the Singapore International Calligraphy Exchange Exhibition.
COLLECTION
Dozens of museums including the National Congress of China, the Qi Baishi Memorial Hall, the Wu Changshuo Memorial Hall, the Huang Binhong Memorial Hall, the China Academy of Chinese Painting in Bangkok, the Kaifeng Museum, the Chinese People's Revolutionary Military Museum, the Buddhist Light Mountain Scripture Museum, the Nanshan Temple, and the Jiuhua Mountain Hongyuan Hall, etc.
