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When the Chinese art market becomes increasingly popular, the art of calligraphy has naturally become a "money tree" in the field of collection. However, there is such a famous calligrapher who firmly turned around and joined hands with art. Going against the market, he selflessly dedicates his calligraphy art to society and regards the cultural construction of society as the pursuit goal of his life and art - this person is a member of the Shanghai CPPCC, a member of the Chinese Calligraphy Association, and the executive director of the Chinese Hard-tipped Calligraphy Association. Mr. Wang Xunmo, director of the Shanghai Innovation and Training Center of Chinese Hard-tipped Calligraphy, is also the deputy commander of a certain air force unit with the rank of senior colonel. For those who know Wang Xunmo, once they talk about his calligraphy art, they will have a feeling of "the clouds are flying in the sky, and the body is all wonderful". This is because his calligraphy art "adheres to tradition rather than only the ancients, learns from today's people rather than following the vulgarity", forming a unique artistic style that has become its own.

Mr. Wang Xunmo is from Shandong. In his hometown, Tianzhu Mountain, there is the world-famous "Zheng Wengong Monument" of the Northern Wei Dynasty. Influenced by the profound Qilu culture, he fell in love with the art of Chinese calligraphy, which has a long and glorious history, since he was a child. After joining the army with his pen in 1973, he devoted himself to the study of calligraphy, studying Yan and Ou stele calligraphy in regular script, cursive calligraphy of "Two Kings" and Zhao Mengfu\, and also studying seal script, focusing on list calligraphy. Especially in recent years, I have gained face-to-face experience from the famous calligrapher Gao Shixiong in Shanghai, and my calligraphy skills have greatly improved, gradually forming my own style that is strong, powerful, beautiful, and full of energy and spirit. His works have won numerous awards and are collected by many museums and calligraphy and painting academies at home and abroad. He is such an accomplished calligrapher. You can easily enter his calligraphy and painting studio with the strong fragrance of ink and see him express his passion and dance with his calligraphy. Mr. Wang Xunmo's writing reputation is not just for nothing, he has his own special skills. He can hang his wrist with his left hand and hold the case with his right hand; he can also hang his wrist with his right hand and hold the case with his left hand. It can be written in a list of two feet, or it can be written in small seal script with fine brushwork. Each painting has cursive and wild cursive strokes, with hearty pen and ink and strong and vigorous gestures. "The list of books illuminates the courage of the sword, and the small seal seal seals the heart of the piano" is the most appropriate summary of his calligraphy art.

Wang Xunmo’s calligraphy career can be described as colorful. In his own words: "I have been particularly fond of calligraphy since I was a child, even to the point of obsession. I first started by learning to write Spring Festival couplets and then gradually embarked on the journey of calligraphy. For more than 40 years, I have been writing in Mohai. He practiced hard pen and calligraphy together, and practiced both military and calligraphy skills at the same time."

Speaking of Wang Xunmo's journey of learning calligraphy, he has a so-called "three-level theory" that has been influenced by many calligraphers. The emphasis is that learning books must adhere to three stages. The first stage is "collect widely, accumulate knowledge and store treasures". This is an important period for Wang Xunmo to immerse himself in various writings, learn from others' strengths, practice hard, and lay a solid foundation; the second stage is to "learn from the past, judge the present, and cultivate style." After decades of hard practice in writing, Wang Xunmo Absorbing the essence of tradition, he brings together the willow body, bones, face, flesh, and Zhao character's grace and charm. He injects the spirit of epigraphy and stone of classic inscriptions and the willfulness and agility of folk inscriptions into the bottom of his pen. Together with the long-term accumulation of knowledge and accomplishment, he gradually forms his own art. style. The third stage is "continue to explore, consolidate and improve". He said frankly: "My calligraphy journey is currently entering this stage. Because there is no limit to art, I will continue to pursue it. After achieving a certain degree of success, I will continue to work hard with a normal heart and set sail in the sea of ??calligraphy art. Voyage".

As the deputy commander of a certain Air Force unit, Wang Xunmo actively supports, encourages and participates in the art studies of retired military cadres and officers and soldiers in order to improve the cultural accomplishment of officers and soldiers. Under his initiative, the army has held a series of cultural activities such as art training and calligraphy and painting exhibitions for many years, which has greatly enriched the cultural life at the grassroots level. Under his words and deeds, many cadres and soldiers fell in love with the art of calligraphy. He often invites well-known military and local calligraphers and painters to communicate at the grassroots level, enjoy artistic feasts with officers and soldiers, and create a number of fine new works.

Faced with the reporter’s interview, Wang Xunmo said: “More than 40 years of calligraphy practice have made me realize that in order to make achievements in the art of calligraphy, we need not only a scientific way of learning calligraphy, but also a long-term practice of calligraphy. To practice and hone your skills, you also need to have a correct calligraphy attitude.

What is calligraphy? Calligraphy is a knowledge that can be used to enrich one's self-cultivation, cultivate sentiments, and improve the quality of life and work; calligraphy is also an art that can be pursued as a career to realize certain values ??in life; calligraphy is also a kind of Products, especially under market economy conditions, can be operated as a commodity to obtain certain economic benefits... The social definition of calligraphy is very broad, but how to understand it and grasp it will show different values Orientation and life pursuits. "

Wang Xunmo did not regard calligraphy as a "cash cow" for economic gain just because he was a famous calligrapher. He said: "I have always regarded calligraphy as a hobby. At first I thought that in addition to cultivating sentiments, I could also add some skills and fun in helping others. Later, in the army, through a large number of writing exercises on slogans, welcome speeches, letters of attack, etc., in addition to improving my calligraphy skills, I also made some contributions to the cultural construction of the army, making my military career more fulfilling and meaningful. I regard this as As a big gain for myself. As for participating in exhibitions, winning awards, etc., unless required by a ‘task’ to participate, I rarely ‘appear in public’. In recent years, as the level of calligraphy continues to improve and its influence expands, more and more people are seeking calligraphy through various methods. However, I only believe in one thing, which is to only communicate and not sell for money. Regardless of civilians or officials, I will treat them equally and respond to all requests. It can be said that in my studio, there are both "confucians talking and laughing" and "white people coming and going". In particular, fellow villagers and comrades-in-arms want me to write a message. As long as I can squeeze in some time, I will try my best to satisfy the visitor. I will always stick to this philosophy. ”

The ancients said that people are like their words, and the words are the voice of the heart. It is through his own calligraphy practice and creation that Mr. Wang Xunmo realizes his life ideals.

(This book Reporter Wang Yan)