The concentrated manifestation of a calligrapher's quality and strength

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The style of calligraphy should be a combination of the calligrapher's qualities and abilities, rather than a mere expression of technique. Although Tang Xiaoyan's brushwork and rhythm in calligraphy creation are full of variation, what she truly pursues is a serene beauty that can calm the viewer's restlessness and lead them into a state of pure and harmonious inner peace. As a creator of calligraphy, Tang Xiaoyan employs methods such as brushstroke, character structure, and rhythmic patterns to achieve elegant compositions, embodying in her works her unique spirit, charm, and artistic realm, allowing viewers to feel the allure of calligraphy and the beauty of nature. Sun Qian of the Records of the Grand Historian said: “Observe the strangeness of hanging needles and falling stones, the marvel of flying thunder and descending rocks, the fear of flying beasts, the startled posture of dancing snakes, the collapsing momentum of cliff peaks, and the perilous forms they assume. Sometimes heavy like clouds, sometimes light as cicada wings; the leading stroke is the musical note of spring, the pause is the safety of mountains. Thin and elongated like the crescent moon over a precipice, falling like the Milky Way between stars. Natural beauty cannot be achieved by force. It can be said that when the brush moves fluidly and gracefully, both heart and hand glide effortlessly; if heart and hand remain still, there must be a reason. Between strokes, height becomes lower than ridgelines; within a single dot, it is profoundly disheartening.” This analysis of calligraphy not only vividly captures its essence from a surface perspective but also examines the life and energy of calligraphy from both macrocosmic and microcosmic angles through a grand cosmic viewpoint. Life is the highest realm of calligraphy creation and the lifelong pursuit goal of every calligrapher.