The 3rd Fuzhou -Zuo Hai Ying- Calligraphy Works Exhibition was launched, with more than 100 outstanding works on display

On October 21, the third “Zuo Hai Xie Ying” Calligraphy Exhibition, organized by the Fuzhou Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the Fuzhou Calligraphers Association, opened its doors in the “Fuzhou Artists’ Home” exhibition hall located in the historical district of Sanfang Qixiang, Fuzhou.

This year’s exhibition features two categories of works: submissions from local young artists aged 18 to 50 and invited artworks. Over 400 submissions were received, with about 100 outstanding pieces selected for display.

Visitors, including local citizens and tourists, gathered to admire a diverse range of works showcased at the exhibition, featuring multiple styles such as seal script, clerical script, regular script, running script, and cursive script. One highlight was the work titled “Four Pieces on Lychee from Cai Xiang” by Zheng Peiwen, a calligraphy enthusiast born in the 1990s, which drew significant attention from attendees.

Zheng shared his journey, saying, “I started learning calligraphy in elementary school under a teacher’s guidance. My love for the art has fueled my dedication to practice over the years, and I’ve seen considerable progress. This August, my work was displayed at the 13th National Calligraphy and Seal Carving Exhibition.”

According to Wu Changang, President of the Fuzhou Calligraphers Association, the “Zuo Hai Xie Ying” initiative aims to discover, nurture, and promote young calligraphy talent in Fuzhou. This program has been running since 2016 and includes talent selection, intensive training, and the organization of the annual exhibition. Over the past eight years, it has played a pivotal role in enhancing the artistic quality and creative standards of the local calligraphy community.

In the recently held 13th National Calligraphy and Seal Carving Exhibition, Fujian province showcased 42 pieces, ranking eighth in the country, with Fuzhou contributing 15 of those works—a significant accomplishment, as noted by Wu, marking one of the best performances for Fuzhou’s calligraphy scene in decades.

The exhibition is free and open to the public, running until October 25.