Author: Tai Lan-Tsun

Size:Length:245 x Width:58 (cm)

Size description：181×45(畫心)

Introduction：Tai Lan-Tsun (1924-2011), a native of Cang County, Hebei Province, was also known by his courtesy name Wanxiang and pen name Yeni. He referred to his study as Banlou. In his early years, he engaged in literary research and translation work. Around 1973, Tai withdrew from the literary world to focus on the art of calligraphy. He began learning calligraphy at home at the age of five, initially practicing regular script, later studying Qin seal script, Han clerical script, and running script, particularly following the style of Wang Hsi-Chih. He delved into the history of calligraphy and ultimately chose to specialize in running script, with a deep commitment to compiling the Preface to the Sacred Teaching in the Collected Characters. He admired the Lanting Xu (Preface to the Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion), and his calligraphy, influenced by Wang Hsi-Chih, is characterized by strength, elegance, and a graceful leisure. His works often feature refined Song Dynasty poetry, exuding the composed and leisurely temperament of a literati. He paid particular attention to the inscriptions and seals on his works.
In 1974, Tai formed the “Forget Age Calligraphy Exhibition” with Chuang Yen, Wang Chuang-Wei, Wang Chung, Yu Hai-Su, Yang Ling-Yeh, and others. Later participants included Tai Ching-Nung and Wang Pei-Yuh. He also translated Japanese works such as the “Complete Collection of Calligraphy” and “The Art of Calligraphy: Collection of Chinese Masterpieces,” which had a profound impact on academic research. In addition, he served as a judge for national and provincial art exhibitions, literary creation competitions, the Golden Statue Awards for National Armed Forces Literature and Art, and the Government Agencies’ Calligraphy, Painting, and Photography Exhibition. He was also an advisor to the Chinese Calligraphy Education Association, the Chinese Calligraphy Association, and the Jiazi Calligraphy Association, promoting the art of calligraphy.
This work, “Nine-Character Plum Blossom Ode by Yuan Dynasty Monk Zhongfeng Mingben,” showcases the beauty of continuous lines connecting characters, creating a harmonious flow. Each stroke and turn contributes to the dynamic momentum, with the ink color exuding warmth and charm. Tai’s years of practice allowed him to write with ease, integrating the spirit of “shudao” (the way of calligraphy) with aesthetics and philosophy. Through the unity of mind and brush, his versatile running script manifests a meticulous, warm, and elegant style. The robust ink color and skillful brushwork bring a sense of dynamic momentum, blending a delicate and vigorous beauty.

Accession Number:PT10007500

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