Su Kuang

  Su Kuang, calligrapher, born in Shandong Linyi, currently holds the title of National First-Class Artist, member of the Beijing Calligraphers Association, member of the China Hard Pen Calligraphy Association, National Hard Pen Calligraphy Education Master, National Great Calligraphy Education Master, Nationally Registered Standardized Character Writing Instructor, Calligraphy Lecturer of the China Hard Pen Calligraphy Association, Calligraphy and Painting Level Examination Trainer of China, Calligraphy Lecturer at the Linyi Campus of China Correspondence University of Calligraphy and Painting, member of the Linyi Calligraphers Association, and founder of Su Kuang Calligraphy Classroom.   In October 2015, appointed as a calligraphy lecturer by the Linyi Campus of China International University of Calligraphy and Painting In February 2016, appointed as Assistant Dean by the Shandong Branch of the China Academy of Calligraphy and Art In June 2016, appointed as an instructor for interest clubs by Linyi No.1 Experimental Primary School

In May 2018, appointed as the contracted calligrapher and chief artistic advisor of Xiangbo Gedatang Chain Restaurant
In September 2018, awarded the Gold Prize in the “Entering the New Era” Poetry, Calligraphy, Painting, and Photography Art Competition
In October 2018, honored as a “Heritage Artist” by China Heritage Artists Network
In October 2018, donated calligraphy works valued at 50,000 RMB to Lindong Town Central Primary School, Tiandong County, Baise City, Guangxi Province
In October 2019, “Eagle Painting” won the Innovation Award at the 3rd “Zhejiang Merchant Cup” Chunfeng Daya Su Dongpo National Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition

Reflections on Viewing Mr. Su Kuang’s “Eagle” Paintings South of Mount Tai:

Once, by chance, I read the seven-character regulated verse “Painted Eagle” by the great poet Du Fu, and was instantly captivated by the powerful brushwork and chilling vigor conveyed in the poem: upon a pure white sheet of Xuan paper, the depiction of a solitary, frosty eagle instantly evokes an overwhelming, awe-inspiring force. In the poetic imagery, the eagle, poised to strike, rises with wind and frost; its lazy solitude radiates a cold, solemn majesty, brimming with righteous vigor, naturally commanding and intimidating all evil in nature. It is the embodiment of a noble-minded scholar’s lonely inner world, and even more, a call for clarity and purity throughout the universe. Regrettably, at that time, I could only appreciate it through poetry and imagination, unable to witness the actual painting before Du Fu’s eyes. Today, upon viewing several “Eagle” paintings by Mr. Su Kuang, I instantly rediscovered the long-missed regal aura and solemn charm of the eagle depicted in Du Fu’s verses! Thus, I have paired Du Fu’s poem with Mr. Su’s paintings, inviting everyone to savor together the artistic unity of poetry and painting through their subtle resonance. I casually jotted down a few reflections, serving as my inscription for Mr. Su Kuang’s eagle paintings.   Attached: Du Fu’s “Painted Eagle”   On plain silk, wind and frost arise; the painted eagle stands uniquely grand.   Its body crouches ready to pounce on cunning hares; its sidelong gaze resembles a worried foreigner.   The silk tether gleams invitingly to be untied; from the pillar, the eagle seems ready to be summoned.

When will it strike down ordinary birds, scattering feathers and blood across the wild plain?
With Zhang Huaqing, Chairman of the Hard Pen Calligraphy Association


With Ma Guochao, son of the renowned patriotic general and anti-Japanese hero Ma Benzhai