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Fan Zhijie
Fan Zhijie
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Fan Zhijie, art name: Master of Jiege Calligraphy and Painting Studio, hails from Longnan, Gansu Province, born in 1988, holds a university degree. He is currently a Senior Registered Instructor of the Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Education Society, a Mid-to-Senior Researcher at Qingying Academy, a member of the China Huaxia Wanlixing Calligraphers and Painters Association, a member of the China Public Welfare Calligraphers Association, Secretary-General of Xiemoge Calligraphy and Painting Academy, a New Era Chinese Young Calligrapher and Painter, a Contemporary Chinese Master Painter, a First-Class Artisan, and a New Era Creative School Calligrapher.
Since childhood, he has been passionate about calligraphy and painting, studying Northern Stele inscriptions while also practicing Southern Handwriting styles, with a particular fondness for running and cursive scripts. Immersed in the vast seas of scholarly literature, he has devoted over a decade to diligent study and faithful copying of the works of calligraphic masters such as Zhao Mengfu and the Two Wangs, never ceasing his brushwork. His persistent pursuit has resulted in calligraphy that is vigorous and powerful, combining roundness and angularity, balancing strength and grace. He is equally devoted to painting, rigorously studying and practicing various flower-and-bird subjects, with a primary focus on plum blossoms. He takes renowned contemporary Chinese calligraphers and painters such as Guan Shanyue and Wang Chengxi as his role models. He has studied under teachers Yan Shi and Liu Ying, particularly admiring Wang Chengxi’s style of plum blossom painting. He frequently consults with renowned calligraphers and painters, diligently studying Wang Chengxi’s techniques, and through the guidance of Teacher Yan Shi, he has deeply grasped the essence of this art. His plum blossoms display myriad postures, lifelike and vivid—so realistic that one can almost smell their fragrance through the screen. His work has earned widespread acclaim from all sectors of society.
The path of artistic creation is arduous. Armed with unwavering determination and a tenacious "nail spirit," he works during the day and devotes himself to painting at night, steadily exploring and advancing along his artistic journey—neither chasing trends nor seeking superficial attention. In technique, he inherits the traditions of Chinese painting while incorporating elements of Western expressionism. His compositions are grand and bold, innovative in structure, and his brushwork is robust and expressive. Each masterpiece infuses rich emotion and creative inspiration. Over recent years, while working in Guangzhou, he has continuously researched and explored Wang Chengxi’s plum blossom style through persistent practice, receiving multiple invitations to participate in national exhibitions and painting competitions, winning numerous awards. In December 2018, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of China’s Reform and Opening-Up, China Culture Report Network specially launched a nationwide online exhibition featuring the most representative works of renowned Chinese calligraphers and painters, conferring upon Fan Zhijie the honorary title of "Contemporary Chinese Master Painter." In early 2019, at the grand 2019 "Praising Calligraphers and Painters" art event co-hosted by "Art Micro Exhibition" and KF Sotheby’s, he was awarded the "Excellent Award" and honored with the title of "Praising 2019 ~ The Most Loved Calligrapher and Painter by the People."
In March 2019, after joint evaluation by the Art Appraisal Committee of Ten Thousand Cultural Arts Center, your artworks were recognized for their distinctive style, positive market response, and high collectible value. Your information has been officially entered into the "National Master Calligraphers and Painters Database" following certification by platform judges.
For outstanding achievements in cultural and artistic creation in 2019, you were awarded the honorary title of "National Annual Art Model Figure."
In late March 2019, the Central Creation Center of the China Poetry, Calligraphy, and Painting Research Association assessed your works as fresh, elegant, and possessing significant artistic value, conferring upon you the honorary title of "First-Class Artisan."
In April 2019, during the "Chinese Dream—Striving in the New Era, Embarking on a New Journey" commemorative activities marking the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the PRC under the theme "Stay True to Our Original Aspiration, Keep Moving Forward," China Culture Report Network, in collaboration with multiple mainstream media outlets, conferred upon Fan Zhijie the honorary title of "People's Meritorious Artist."
In May 2019, among the nationwide feature reports on a hundred outstanding calligraphers and painters, selected by authoritative media institutions and China Culture Report, Fan Zhijie was named a "Key Recommended Figure in Chinese Calligraphy and Painting."
In mid-May, at the 2019 "Contemporary Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Iconic Figures" grand art event hosted by Contemporary China Magazine and Ten Thousand Cultural Arts Center, he won the "Excellent Award" and was honored with the title of "2019 Contemporary Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Iconic Figure."
In June 2019, participating in the 2019 "Stay True to Our Original Aspiration, Build the Chinese Dream Together" and "Daqian Cup" National Calligraphy and Painting Competition, his work titled "Fu, Lu, Shou, Xi, Cai" won the "Silver Award" and was awarded the title of "Most Influential Artist of the Daqian Cup."
In July 2019, participating in the 7th "Lanting Artist" National Calligraphy and Painting Selection, his calligraphy piece "Heaven Rewards Diligence; Remember the Source When Drinking Water" received the "Excellent Award" and was granted the title of "Lanting Artist."
On December 12, 2019, participating in the "Magnificent Landscape" National Master Calligraphy and Painting Exquisite Works Exhibition, he received the "Excellent Award." On New Year’s Day 2020, he signed a cooperation agreement with Zhenpin Calligraphy and Painting Art Center in Shenzhen and was formally enrolled in the Zhenpin Calligraphy and Painting Archive.
On December 26, 2019, participating in the Calligraphy Level Examination organized by the Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Education Society, after completing advanced-level registered training and passing the assessment, he met the qualifications for teaching at this level. He has been officially appointed as a Senior Registered Calligraphy Instructor for the Calligraphy Level Examination and a Senior Researcher at Qingying Academy of the Chinese Education Society.
The plum blossom is a spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation, embodying resilience, indomitability, courage, and self-reliance—qualities beloved by the people. In the bitter cold, it blooms first among all flowers, heralding the arrival of spring, thus becoming a吉祥symbol of good fortune and joy. "Endowed with supreme beauty by heaven, it blooms against the harsh winter," it is one of the Four Gentlemen of Flowers and represents the highest ideal of Chinese literati character. Thus, plum blossom paintings have been widely cherished by calligraphy and painting enthusiasts.
The plum blossom bears five petals, symbolizing Fu (blessing), Lu (prosperity), Shou (longevity), Xi (happiness), and Cai (wealth). Its interplay of solidity and emptiness evokes an image of a vast grove of fiery red plum trees behind each branch. Each delicate blossom suggests continuous joy. Displayed in homes or living rooms, it signifies rising fortunes and vibrant prosperity. Since ancient times, the plum has been a favorite subject of poets: "Sword sharpness comes from honing; plum fragrance emerges from bitter cold," and "Without enduring piercing frost, how could one scent the intoxicating fragrance of plum blossoms?" Possessing noble bones, the plum never boasts. Every winter morning, a unique, refined, and elegant fragrance drifts through the window. The plum is admired not only for its elegant grace, which has inspired countless poets and painters throughout history, but also for its icy purity and lingering fragrance, revered as the soul of the Chinese nation. With its lofty integrity, strength, and humility, the plum inspires people to strive forward with resolve.
Mr. Fan Zhijie’s plum blossom paintings exhibit ingenious composition and elegant coloring. Dense yet orderly, original in conception, layered and dreamlike, they convey the vitality and vigor of plum branches in full bloom, imbued with poetic charm. Delicate shadows stretch diagonally, subtle fragrance floats gently—viewers feel as if walking amidst them, reluctant to leave. Perfectly suited for display in living rooms, entryways, dining areas, or bedrooms, his works appeal to both connoisseurs and general audiences alike. His artworks are collected by enthusiasts both within China and overseas!
Since childhood, he has been passionate about calligraphy and painting, studying Northern Stele inscriptions while also practicing Southern Handwriting styles, with a particular fondness for running and cursive scripts. Immersed in the vast seas of scholarly literature, he has devoted over a decade to diligent study and faithful copying of the works of calligraphic masters such as Zhao Mengfu and the Two Wangs, never ceasing his brushwork. His persistent pursuit has resulted in calligraphy that is vigorous and powerful, combining roundness and angularity, balancing strength and grace. He is equally devoted to painting, rigorously studying and practicing various flower-and-bird subjects, with a primary focus on plum blossoms. He takes renowned contemporary Chinese calligraphers and painters such as Guan Shanyue and Wang Chengxi as his role models. He has studied under teachers Yan Shi and Liu Ying, particularly admiring Wang Chengxi’s style of plum blossom painting. He frequently consults with renowned calligraphers and painters, diligently studying Wang Chengxi’s techniques, and through the guidance of Teacher Yan Shi, he has deeply grasped the essence of this art. His plum blossoms display myriad postures, lifelike and vivid—so realistic that one can almost smell their fragrance through the screen. His work has earned widespread acclaim from all sectors of society.
The path of artistic creation is arduous. Armed with unwavering determination and a tenacious "nail spirit," he works during the day and devotes himself to painting at night, steadily exploring and advancing along his artistic journey—neither chasing trends nor seeking superficial attention. In technique, he inherits the traditions of Chinese painting while incorporating elements of Western expressionism. His compositions are grand and bold, innovative in structure, and his brushwork is robust and expressive. Each masterpiece infuses rich emotion and creative inspiration. Over recent years, while working in Guangzhou, he has continuously researched and explored Wang Chengxi’s plum blossom style through persistent practice, receiving multiple invitations to participate in national exhibitions and painting competitions, winning numerous awards. In December 2018, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of China’s Reform and Opening-Up, China Culture Report Network specially launched a nationwide online exhibition featuring the most representative works of renowned Chinese calligraphers and painters, conferring upon Fan Zhijie the honorary title of "Contemporary Chinese Master Painter." In early 2019, at the grand 2019 "Praising Calligraphers and Painters" art event co-hosted by "Art Micro Exhibition" and KF Sotheby’s, he was awarded the "Excellent Award" and honored with the title of "Praising 2019 ~ The Most Loved Calligrapher and Painter by the People."
In March 2019, after joint evaluation by the Art Appraisal Committee of Ten Thousand Cultural Arts Center, your artworks were recognized for their distinctive style, positive market response, and high collectible value. Your information has been officially entered into the "National Master Calligraphers and Painters Database" following certification by platform judges.
For outstanding achievements in cultural and artistic creation in 2019, you were awarded the honorary title of "National Annual Art Model Figure."
In late March 2019, the Central Creation Center of the China Poetry, Calligraphy, and Painting Research Association assessed your works as fresh, elegant, and possessing significant artistic value, conferring upon you the honorary title of "First-Class Artisan."
In April 2019, during the "Chinese Dream—Striving in the New Era, Embarking on a New Journey" commemorative activities marking the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the PRC under the theme "Stay True to Our Original Aspiration, Keep Moving Forward," China Culture Report Network, in collaboration with multiple mainstream media outlets, conferred upon Fan Zhijie the honorary title of "People's Meritorious Artist."
In May 2019, among the nationwide feature reports on a hundred outstanding calligraphers and painters, selected by authoritative media institutions and China Culture Report, Fan Zhijie was named a "Key Recommended Figure in Chinese Calligraphy and Painting."
In mid-May, at the 2019 "Contemporary Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Iconic Figures" grand art event hosted by Contemporary China Magazine and Ten Thousand Cultural Arts Center, he won the "Excellent Award" and was honored with the title of "2019 Contemporary Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Iconic Figure."
In June 2019, participating in the 2019 "Stay True to Our Original Aspiration, Build the Chinese Dream Together" and "Daqian Cup" National Calligraphy and Painting Competition, his work titled "Fu, Lu, Shou, Xi, Cai" won the "Silver Award" and was awarded the title of "Most Influential Artist of the Daqian Cup."
In July 2019, participating in the 7th "Lanting Artist" National Calligraphy and Painting Selection, his calligraphy piece "Heaven Rewards Diligence; Remember the Source When Drinking Water" received the "Excellent Award" and was granted the title of "Lanting Artist."
On December 12, 2019, participating in the "Magnificent Landscape" National Master Calligraphy and Painting Exquisite Works Exhibition, he received the "Excellent Award." On New Year’s Day 2020, he signed a cooperation agreement with Zhenpin Calligraphy and Painting Art Center in Shenzhen and was formally enrolled in the Zhenpin Calligraphy and Painting Archive.
On December 26, 2019, participating in the Calligraphy Level Examination organized by the Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Education Society, after completing advanced-level registered training and passing the assessment, he met the qualifications for teaching at this level. He has been officially appointed as a Senior Registered Calligraphy Instructor for the Calligraphy Level Examination and a Senior Researcher at Qingying Academy of the Chinese Education Society.
The plum blossom is a spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation, embodying resilience, indomitability, courage, and self-reliance—qualities beloved by the people. In the bitter cold, it blooms first among all flowers, heralding the arrival of spring, thus becoming a吉祥symbol of good fortune and joy. "Endowed with supreme beauty by heaven, it blooms against the harsh winter," it is one of the Four Gentlemen of Flowers and represents the highest ideal of Chinese literati character. Thus, plum blossom paintings have been widely cherished by calligraphy and painting enthusiasts.
The plum blossom bears five petals, symbolizing Fu (blessing), Lu (prosperity), Shou (longevity), Xi (happiness), and Cai (wealth). Its interplay of solidity and emptiness evokes an image of a vast grove of fiery red plum trees behind each branch. Each delicate blossom suggests continuous joy. Displayed in homes or living rooms, it signifies rising fortunes and vibrant prosperity. Since ancient times, the plum has been a favorite subject of poets: "Sword sharpness comes from honing; plum fragrance emerges from bitter cold," and "Without enduring piercing frost, how could one scent the intoxicating fragrance of plum blossoms?" Possessing noble bones, the plum never boasts. Every winter morning, a unique, refined, and elegant fragrance drifts through the window. The plum is admired not only for its elegant grace, which has inspired countless poets and painters throughout history, but also for its icy purity and lingering fragrance, revered as the soul of the Chinese nation. With its lofty integrity, strength, and humility, the plum inspires people to strive forward with resolve.
Mr. Fan Zhijie’s plum blossom paintings exhibit ingenious composition and elegant coloring. Dense yet orderly, original in conception, layered and dreamlike, they convey the vitality and vigor of plum branches in full bloom, imbued with poetic charm. Delicate shadows stretch diagonally, subtle fragrance floats gently—viewers feel as if walking amidst them, reluctant to leave. Perfectly suited for display in living rooms, entryways, dining areas, or bedrooms, his works appeal to both connoisseurs and general audiences alike. His artworks are collected by enthusiasts both within China and overseas!
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