The opening ceremony of “Six Years of Ink Fragrance- International Exhibition for the 60th Anniversary of Chinese Calligraphy Society” is expected to be held at Wen-hua Gallery of National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Ministry of Culture, on the morning of November 7. The exhibition as a celebration for the 60th anniversary of the foundation of Chinese Calligraphy Society will be grandly held at Bo-ai Gallery on the first floor, Wen-hua Gallery and Culture Corridor on the second floor of the hall.
Chinese Calligraphy Society was founded by Yu You-ren in 1962 and actively promoted by Ma Shou-hua, Lee Chou-tzai, Wang Chuan-wei, Tsou Yung, Liu Yen-tao, and Lee Pu-tong. It was the only officially registered calligraphy society in Taiwan at that time with the historical mission of inheriting the Chinese cultural tradition and carrying forward calligraphy art. At the beginning of the foundation, Yu You-ren served as the first honorary director, and seven members were in charge of the administration together. In the second year, the society operation turned into the system of both the board of directors and the board of supervisors. Ma Shou-hua, Cheng Tsang-po, Wang Kai-he, Chen Chi-chiuan, Lian, Sheng-Yan, Shi Guang-yuan, Hsieh Ji-yun, Shen Rong-hwai, Ye Guo-hua, and Chen Ming-jing took the post in succession to inherit the past and usher in the future.
The heritage has been passed on for 59 years. At present, there are more than one thousand members in the society, ranging from the young artists in their twenties to the senior ones nearly one hundred years old. They are the elites from the industries, government, and academia of the Republic of China, including a great number of seniors and talents. Through the exchange with the outstanding calligraphers in China, they also actively put a lot of efforts to expand the stage all over the world and win the approval and honor. They are also the important members of “International Calligraphers’ Federation.”
The exhibition displays the works of the senior calligraphers, past leaders, and outstanding members and invites the representatives of the important calligraphy societies in Taiwan and the artists of International Calligraphers Association from fifteen countries and areas, including China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Macau, America, Canada, and Australia. There are 328 works in total. Among the domestic works, nearly hundred outstanding artists used to win National Culture and Arts Award, Wu San-lian Culture and Art Award, Global Chinese Culture & Arts Award, Sun Yat-sen Culture and Arts Award, and the first prizes of the major national competitions. Besides, the exhibition also provides a stage for the new artists to show their works and brings new life to the society through experience exchange. Let’s enjoy the beauty of calligraphy together and create the beautiful and splendid cultural charm together.
“Six Years of Ink Fragrance- International Exhibition for the 60th Anniversary of Chinese Calligraphy Society” will be grandly held at Bo-ai Gallery on the first floor, Wen-hua Gallery and Culture Corridor on the second floor from today to November 21. For more information, please visit the website of National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall www.yatsen.gov.tw, or call the service counter, (02) 27588008, ext. 545, 546.