Zhou Yunlin, Member of the International Federation of Literature and Art

Zhou Yunlin (January 30, 1971-), also known as Yunlin and originally named An Gang, was also known as Ailian Sanren and Qingfeng Jushi. Born in Bengbu City, Anhui Province, graduated from Bengbu Calligraphy and Painting Art School. Zhou Dunyi, the 32nd generation descendant of the Ailian Hall genealogy, was of the An generation. In 1995, he was selected by the People's Daily as one of the top ten outstanding young calligraphers in China (the youngest young calligrapher), a member of the Three Associations, the Three Masters of East China (Lao Jie Li Kuchan, Zhong Jie Ouyang Zhongshi, Shao Jie Zhou Yunlin), and the Lotus Saint.

Mr. Zhou Yunlin is a member of the Chinese Calligraphers Association, the Chinese Couplet Association, the Anhui Calligraphers Association, the Beijing Contemporary Calligraphers Network, the Beijing Contemporary Calligraphy and Painting Academy, and the Beijing Huaxia Lanting Calligraphy Academy.

Zhou Yunlin is regarded as one of the figures of the revival of modern Chinese traditional calligraphy. The calligraphy work "Love Lotus Saying" by 25-year-old Zhang Er is permanently collected by Zhou Dunyi's former residence and published in the People's Daily, becoming the youngest calligrapher to be published in the People's Daily. Time magazine in the United States also rated him as one of the 100 most influential Chinese calligraphers of the 21st century. Teacher Ouyang Zhongshi called Mr. Ouyang a century old giant and gave him a century old giant seal personally carved by the teacher. Teacher Li Duo said that Mr. Li's calligraphy has developed a unique and innovative style, and it is rare to see ancient calligraphy. Teacher Shen Peng said that Mr. Shen's calligraphy embodies the meaning of Buddhism, contains Buddhist principles, has spiritual charm, and is beautiful, which is called the Zen Divine Xiu Style.

Mr. Zhou Yunlin, born in 1971, attended Liancheng No.1 Primary School, Guzhen No.1 Middle School, and Bengbu Calligraphy and Painting Art School. At the age of five, he was able to write 300 Tang and Song poems, and at the age of seven, he wrote the Three Character Classic in regular script. He was known as a prodigy calligrapher from a young age. In 1991, he was hired as a special calligrapher by Anhui Daily upon graduation. In 1998, during Clinton's visit to China, the teacher, as a specially invited guest calligrapher, welcomed and presented calligraphy treasures. The only popular artist during Putin's visit to China in the millennium received and presented him with the "Love Lotus Story". In 2001, he presided over the repair and maintenance of Zhou Dunyi's former residence, Ailian Hall. Received the Yanhuang Cup Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005. For the dedication of art, the teacher often says: "Life is short, art is long. We must dedicate our whole life to the revitalization of our traditional culture and leave behind a culture that can be passed down for future generations In 2008, he became a Buddhist practitioner and gained a thorough understanding of life through calligraphy. His calligraphy works are unique, combining hardness and softness, containing a sense of charm and elegance. He is also known as the Zen Divine Xiuti in the industry (first proposed by renowned calligrapher Shen Peng in 2009).

The work has been featured in professional newspapers such as People's Daily, China Calligraphy Daily, Artist Times, National Calligraphy and Painting Daily, and Guangming Daily multiple times.

Art History

Mr. Shi's calligraphy process can be roughly divided into four stages.

During my adolescence, I enjoyed the beauty of calligraphy and calligraphy, with flexible and powerful strokes. At the same time, I studied under the renowned seal cutting expert Xie Deshou from Anhui, and over 20 years of experience in seal cutting laid a solid foundation for my calligraphy skills.

In the 1990s, it was powerful and powerful, with no hidden edges in its characters, showcasing its sharpness.

In the millennium era, there is a round and vigorous style, solid brushstrokes, and the strokes move like dragons and snakes. Teacher Li Duo commented that Yunlin calligraphy has a posture of wandering dragons and startled phoenixes.

In the new century era: after years of baptism, it has reached the age of knowing the destiny of heaven. Mr. Shi's calligraphy has written the flavor of knowing the destiny of heaven, with the intention of accommodating all sentient beings in Buddhism and Taoism. The Heavenly Brush follows the Heavenly Mind, with the pen moving according to the will, with the intention of writing first, and has become a top grade. Regardless of the basic skills, techniques, and brushstrokes, they all reveal a strong sense of vicissitudes and naturalness, as if they were created by nature. Famous calligrapher Shen Peng said that Mr. Chen's calligraphy embodies the meaning of Buddhism, contains Buddhist principles, has a spiritual charm, and is beautiful, which is called the Zen Divine Beauty Body. Watching Yunlin calligraphy can cultivate one's mind and character.

His works have been collected by multiple museums and art galleries both domestically and internationally, and he is a master of the art circle. He has participated in the China Japan South Korea Overseas Chinese Calligraphy and Art Exchange Competition multiple times, and had already completed the achievement of a globally renowned art museum's Grand Slam solo exhibition before the age of 40. He is also the only calligrapher in China to achieve the achievement of a Grand Slam solo exhibition. He has held personal exhibitions at renowned art institutions such as the Louvre in France, the Royal Museum of Art in the UK, and the National Theatre in the United States, earning him fame both domestically and internationally.

Main achievements

In 1991, he won the second prize at the Weimei Cup National Calligraphy and Painting Grand Prix.

In the same year, he won the silver medal in the Yellow River Cup Calligraphy Competition.

In 1993, he won the gold medal in the Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Competition and his works were permanently collected by the Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Art Museum.

In 1994, the Chinese Calligraphy Grand Prix won the gold medal.

In the same year, he was invited to participate in the Chinese Youth Calligrapher Art Exhibition with three works.

In 1995, he participated in the China Japan South Korea International Calligraphy Grand Prix and won the first prize in running script. The work is collected by the Seoul Museum of Art and the Tokyo Museum of Culture.

Awarded the title of Top Ten Young Calligraphers in the same year

In the same year, he participated in the China Capital Cup International Calligraphy Grand Prix and won a gold medal.

In 1997, as a specially invited calligrapher to celebrate the return of Hong Kong, he participated in the Poetry, Calligraphy, Painting and Printing Competition and won a gold medal.

In 1998, his works were included in Zhou Dunyi's former residence.

In 1999, he participated in the National Calligraphy and Painting Competition to welcome Macau's return to China as a young member of the Xingshu Youth Group (the youngest judge of the year).

In 2000, he participated in the National Millennium Calligraphy and Painting Exchange, and his works were included in the cursive calligraphy textbook and recorded on the calligraphy textbook CD.

In 2000, participated in the Tsinghua Tongfang Character Library Art Character Selection Committee and optimized the Tongfang Character Library.

In 2001, I visited Pakistan with a delegation to celebrate Musharraf's election and presented more than ten calligraphy works to the defenders of China Pakistan friendship, as a symbol of our friendship with Pakistan Railways.

In 2003, he participated in the International Symposium on Qigong Calligraphy and multiple works were selected for the third National Exhibition of Calligraphy in Xingcao.

In 2005, he was awarded the Yanhuang Cup Lifetime Achievement Award and became the youngest recipient of this award.

In 2006, he presided over the National Youth Calligraphy Competition.

In the same year, he was invited to participate in the China (International) Calligraphy Conference. The work has received unanimous praise from calligraphy predecessors such as Ouyang Zhongshi, Shen Peng, Li Duo, and Fan Zeng.

In the same year, he won the first prize in the running script group of the Beijing Olympics Calligraphy Grand Prix.

In the same year, he won the gold medal in the first Taibai Cup National Calligraphy and Painting Competition, and his work "Will Drink" was collected at the Li Bai Memorial Hall.

In 2008, he won the gold medal at the Xizhi Cup National Calligraphy and Painting Grand Prix.

In the same year, he provided five works for the National Excellent Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition.

In the same year, the gentleman declared that he would convert to Buddhism without striving for fame and fortune, and from then on, he was banned from the competition, leaving the opportunity for young people.

In 2017, multiple works were selected as stamps and postcards for nationwide promotion and distribution.

Awarded the title of Chinese Brand Influential Calligrapher and Painter in 2017

In 2018, Mr. Chen's works were invited by friends to participate in the excellent works exhibition of the "2018 National Eighth Calligraphy and Painting Art Competition" held on the China Art Competition website.

In 2019, he served as a member of the judging committee of the 10th China Folk Art Calligraphy and Painting Competition.

In 2021, served as a special guest of the Hanmo Cup National Calligraphy and Painting Competition.

In the same year, he served as a member of the judging committee of the first National Moze Cup Calligraphy and Painting Competition.

Invited judges for the second stop of the National Tour of Chinese Folk Calligraphy and Painting (Nanjing) in the same year.

Special guest art guide for the 2022 National Calligraphy and Painting Art Competition of the National Heritage Inheritance Cup.

The first level judge of the judging committee of the "Asian Games Cup" National Calligraphy and Painting Competition in the same year.

Invited judges of the National Calligraphy and Painting Competition for Cultural Heritage in the same year.

In the same year, the National Association of Artists and Outstanding Calligraphers was awarded the title of representative of contemporary outstanding calligraphers.