Calligraphy

1986

Length:32.1 x Width:133.2 (cm)

2件畫心尺寸(1:32.1×133.2 _2:32.5×133.3),2件全尺寸(1:45.5×190.7×3.4_ 2:45.9×191.4×3.4)

Chen Hsuan-Ming (b. 1942, Tianzhong, Changhua) studied at Taichung Teachers College (now National Taichung University of Education), where he was mentored by the painter Lu Fo-Ting (1911-2005) and calligrapher Chen Chi-Chuan (1917-2003). During graduate studies at the National Taiwan Normal University’s Institute of Fine Arts, he further trained in seal carving under Wang Pei-Yueh (1926-2006). Chen is widely recognized for his excellence in calligraphy, particularly in clerical and semi-cursive scripts. His work has received numerous awards at provincial exhibitions, teachers’ exhibitions, and Central Taiwan art shows. Since 1995, he has served as a juror for the Taiwan Provincial Art Exhibition and the Dadun Fine Arts Exhibition. He is also an active member of several major art organizations, including the Chinese Calligraphy Society, Chinese Hungdao Calligraphy Association, Taichung Calligraphy Society, and the National Style Painting and Calligraphy Association.
This piece presents a seven-character couplet in clerical script. The strokes balance angular and rounded forms: lifted and dot strokes are rounded and vigorous, while horizontal and pressing strokes end with confident control. Even in rich ink, dry-brush effects remain visible in horizontal and vertical strokes. The characters for “gold” and “candle” hint at seal script structure. The overall brushwork is simple and classical, yet animated with rhythmic energy, reflecting Chen’s calm and steady calligraphic style.
The upper line reads: “Golden goblets and silver candles melt into the spring rain.” The lower line reads: “Phoenix pipes and luan flutes guard the purple clouds.” The inscription at the end states: “Written in early spring of the year Bing-yin (1986), at Zhongqing New Village. Chen Hsuan-Ming.” It includes two seals: “Chen Hsuan-Ming Yin” and “Yun-Yu Hsiun-Le (Seeking Joy in Hidden Jade).”

Accession number:20170300078