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Liu Zequan
Liu Zequan
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Liu Zequan, pen name Xiaoquan, styled Kuzhou, Canglang Ke, Sandu Daoren, Taoyuan Hermit
Born in May 1958 in Qingdao, Shandong, he is the tenth-generation descendant of Liu Yong, a renowned Qing Dynasty chancellor and calligrapher.
He serves as Chairman of the Qingdao Calligraphy and Painting Alliance, President of Qingdao Taoyuan Calligraphy and Painting Academy, Vice President of the Laoshan Taoist Calligraphy and Painting Academy, Vice President of Qingdao Qilu Ink Painting Research Institute, Vice President of Qingdao Mass Calligraphy and Painting Academy, Vice Chairman of the World Chinese Calligraphers and Painters Association Qingdao Branch, President of the World Chinese Calligraphers and Painters Association Qingdao Calligraphy and Painting Academy, Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong International Chinese Calligraphers Association, Council Member of the China Calligraphy and Fine Arts Association, Member of the China Arts and Crafts Association, Member of the China Calligraphers Association, Member of the China Collectors Association, Member of the Shandong Calligraphers Association, Guest Professor at the Oriental Art Research Institute, and Special Correspondent for the "Art China Newspaper." Tel: 13906390588
He received his initial calligraphy training from his father, and later studied under masters Tong Ying, Jiang Zisheng, Xiu De, Wang Cheng, and Zhang Hai.
He began studying regular script with the Liu style, seeking its solemn and vigorous strength; later practiced Ouyang Xun and Chu Suiliang styles to absorb their elegant and graceful forms; also studied the Zhang Menglong Stele and Zheng Wen Gong Stele for their ancient and powerful brushwork. For running script, he started with the Lan Ting Xu and Sheng Jiao Xu, then extensively practiced famous works. For clerical script, he began with the Cao Quan Stele and Shi Chen Stele, later studied the Zhang Qian Stele. For seal script, he studied the Stone Drum Script, Li Si, and Deng Shiru. For cursive script, he studied Sun Guoting and Huaisu’s works. On this foundation, he further enriched his inner strength by drawing nourishment from literature, fine arts, and music. His regular, running, clerical, seal, and cursive scripts are all executed with both spirit and form, exhibiting a unique style. While broadly absorbing the essence of ancient calligraphy, he also diligently studied contemporary masters’ works, frequently traveling nationwide to seek mentors, visit peers, and tour scenic sites to gather diverse influences. Especially favored by renowned calligraphers Wang Cheng and Zhang Hai, he pursued advanced studies at the Henan Calligraphy Graduate Institute and graduated with outstanding results, thus elevating his calligraphy to a new level. In 1983, his work “Cloud-capped mountains stretch far, rivers flow vast; the master’s virtue stands as high as mountains, as enduring as waters” won First Prize in the “First Qingdao Calligraphy and Seal Carving Art Competition.” In 1987, he received an Excellence Award in the “Ink Garden Blossoms” National Calligraphy Competition. In 1988, he received an Excellence Award in the “Lengshui Cup” National Calligraphy Competition. In 1996, he won the Golden Stone Award in the “Qindao Cup” National Calligraphy and Seal Carving Competition. In 1998, he was selected for the “Huaxia Securities Cup” National Calligraphy Exhibition.
In June 1999, his work “Elegant zither plays snow-white melodies, free brush soars toward azure skies” won the Bronze Award in the “International Golden Goose Calligraphy and Painting Competition.” His work “Flowers bloom beautifully, moon shines roundly” won the Innovation Award in the “National Folk Arts and Crafts Calligraphy Exhibition Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the PRC and the Return of Macau.” In July, his work “Carrying zither, watching cranes depart; resting on stone, awaiting clouds’ return” won First Prize in the “Second Fine Arts and Calligraphy Exhibition of Central-Southern Ethnic Artists Association Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the PRC and Macau’s Return to the Motherland,” and also won the Bronze Award in the “First Olympic Cup International Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition.” His work “Green mountains never age, clear waters flow forever” won Third Prize in the “Yishui Cup” Calligraphy and Seal Carving Competition. In 1999, he was honored by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles as a “Cross-Strait Virtuous and Talented Artist.” In August, the Contemporary Artist Qualification Certification Committee awarded him the Lifetime Achievement Award in Oriental Art. In March 2000, his work “Drinking morning dew at Queen Mother’s Pool...” won the Premium First Prize in the 21st Century “Huaxia Shenzhou Cup” Calligraphy and Seal Carving Exhibition. His work “Unmoved by praise or blame, leisurely watching courtyard flowers bloom and fall; indifferent to departure or stay, freely following clouds roll and disperse in the sky” won the Special Gold Prize in the First “Water Margin Cup” Calligraphy and Painting Competition. His work “Sea is the dragon’s realm, clouds are the crane’s homeland” won the Competent Work Award in the First “Longren Cup” Calligraphy and Painting Exchange Competition. His work “Eastern wall holds books, western garden treasures brushwork; southern autumn waters, northern spring hills” won the Bronze Award in the “Chinese Calligraphy and Fine Arts Exhibition to Australia.” In April, his work “When walking with two others, one must be my teacher; follow their virtues, correct their faults” won the Premium Award in the “New Century Light Contemporary Poetry, Calligraphy and Painting Competition.” His work “Faint bridges span distant smoke; by rocky shoals, ask fishermen’s boats: peach blossoms drift daily with flowing streams—where lies the cave in the clear creek?” won the Premium Award in the “First Wu Daozi Art Museum Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Masters Exhibition.” In May, his work “Flocks of geese play in the sea, clouds and cranes soar in the sky” won an Excellence Award in the “Chinese Century Dragon Cup” Calligraphy and Painting Competition. His works “Singing Zhuangzi with sword drawn, reading Lisao while drinking deeply” and “Wild bamboo climbs toward blue sky—early spring orioles emerge from valleys; peach blossoms float on green waters—on sunny days, willows exhale mist” won the Grand Prize and Silver Prize respectively in the “First Nostalgia Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Masterpieces Exhibition.” His work “Fan Zhongyan’s Record of Yueyang Tower” won the Silver Prize in the “New Century Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Art Exhibition.” In June, his regular script won the Premium First Prize in the “Huaxia Shenzhou Cup” Domestic and Overseas Calligraphy and Seal Carving Exhibition. In July, his work “Leaning on sword beyond heavens, shooting eagles amid clouds” was exhibited in the “First Dunhuang International Art Exhibition.” In 2000, he received the World Celebrity Certificate issued by the World Culture and Art Research Center. In September 2001, his work “Reading Han History with wine, Qin clouds illuminate rivers” was exhibited in the “National Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition Commemorating the 900th Anniversary of Su Dongpo’s Death.” In December 2005, he was named “2005 Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Person of the Year” by the Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Annual Person Committee, and awarded the honorary title of “2005 Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Master.” In December 2005, jointly reviewed and designated by the China Artists Creation Association and the International Chinese Culture and Art Association, he was rated as an Outstanding Meritorious Artist of Contemporary China. In May 2006, after strict review by the Organizing Committee of China’s Outstanding Literary and Art Achievements Award, he won the First “China Literary and Art Outstanding Achievement Award” and the Calligraphy and Painting Art Gold Award, and was simultaneously awarded the honorary title of “Lifetime Achievement Artist in Chinese Literature and Art.” In June 2006, he was awarded the honorary title of “Top 500 Chinese Ethnic Calligraphy and Painting Artists” by the China Ethnic Artists Association and China Literature and Art Publishing House. In March 2006, reviewed and approved by the China Ethnic Calligraphy Academy and the editorial board of “Chinese National Essence,” he was awarded the honorary title of “Chinese National Essence Ethnic Artist” and the “Chinese National Essence Totem Award.” In December 2005, reviewed and decided by the China Calligraphers and Artists Association, China Collectors Academic Research Association, and World Culture and Art Appraisal Center, he was rated as an Outstanding Contemporary Chinese Calligrapher and Painter, and awarded the “Outstanding Achievement Award in Contemporary Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Art.”
In April 2006, reviewed and designated by the World Artists Association, World Calligraphers and Painters Research Association, and Editorial Committee of Contemporary Chinese Calligraphers and Painters, he was awarded the honorary title of “China International Top 100 Outstanding Calligraphy and Painting Masters.” In September 2006, reviewed and designated by the World Artists Association, World Calligraphers and Painters Research Association, and Editorial Committee of Contemporary Chinese Calligraphers and Painters, he was awarded the honorary title of “World Gold Medal Artist.” On December 25, 2007, he was awarded the title of “Contemporary Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Master” by the China Calligraphy and Painting Masters Research Association. On April 8, 2008, he was awarded the honorary title of “Artist of the Republic” by the China Literary and Art Workers United Association. On May 8, 2008, he was awarded the honorary title of “Master of Calligraphy and Painting” by the China Calligraphy and Painting Research Association. In March 2009, he won the Gold Award of the “First Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Shusheng Award.” On April 8, 2009, he was elected as a “Meritorious Artist of the 60th Anniversary of the Republic.” On May 1, 2009, he was awarded the Gold Award of the “Highest Honor in Culture and Technology of the Republic (1949–2009),” and granted the honorary title of “Outstanding Meritorious Cultural Artist of the Republic (1949–2009).” On May 4, 2009, he won the Gold Award in the First Global Chinese “Hundred Flowers Award” and “60th Anniversary of the Republic · 2009 Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Masters Invitational Competition.” On June 15, 2009, he was rated by the China Calligraphy and Fine Arts Association as winner of the “Huayi Highest Award” in the calligraphy and fine arts field, and awarded the honorary title of “Most Artistic Figure.” On June 25, 2009, he was elected as “2009 Chinese Art Person of the Year” by the China Art Society. On July 1, 2009, he won the Gold Award in the Calligraphy and Painting Category of the First “Glory China · International Cultural and Art Festival Top-Level Competition,” was selected among the Top 100 International Chinese Art Celebrities, and his biography was included in “Ode to Glory · Biographies of International Chinese Art Celebrities”; he also obtained qualification as one of the first Chinese artists to join the France-China (International) Cultural and Art Exchange Research Association. On July 12, 2009, he won the Gold Award of the First “Supreme Literary and Art Award of China.”
On July 25, 2009, he was awarded the honorable title of “Master of the Art World” by the China Folk Artists Association, China Art Investment Committee, and Beijing Philatelic Association. In 2010, he published “Liu Zequan Calligraphy Art Collection.” In 2011, he obtained the National Calligraphy, Fine Arts, and Seal Carving Mentor Qualification Certificate issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of the People’s Republic of China. In 2013, he compiled and published “Talking Salt: Past and Present.” In July 2013, Qingdao TV’s “Master Appreciation” program featured a special introduction on him. In 2015, he participated in the “Into the World Horticultural Expo” National Calligraphy and Painting Invitational Exhibition.
In July 2016, he was a guest on the World Chinese Channel. In August 2017, his calligraphy work “Golden Armor and Iron Horses” and ink painting “Skyward Galloping Horses” were engraved on the Great Wall of China’s New Great Wall Project. In August 2017, he was appointed Art Director by Sotheby's Cultural and Art Development Center. In August 2017, he won Third Prize in the National Online Calligraphy and Painting Art Competition. His calligraphy and seal carving works have been published over a thousand times in newspapers and magazines, collected by friends and art institutions in more than ten countries and regions, and included in over fifty reference books such as “Who’s Who in the World,” “Oriental Artists,” “Compendium of World Calligraphy and Painting Masters,” “International Golden Goose Calligraphy and Painting Collection,” “2000 Longren Calligraphy and Painting Art Compendium,” “China’s 100-meter Art Scroll,” “International Collection of Calligraphers and Artists’ Works,” “Cross-Strait Dictionary of Ten Thousand Calligraphers and Painters,” “Huaxia Soul Poetry, Calligraphy and Painting Masterpieces Collection,” “Chinese Calligraphy Art Exhibition to Macau Collection,” “Ode to the Motherland Seal Carving Collection,” “Calligraphy and Painting Collection of Chengyang People,” “Cross-Century Global Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Competition Excellent Works Collection,” “Biographies of Contemporary Chinese Literary, Artistic and Journalism Talents,” and “Contemporary Talents.” From 1999 to 2004, he published Xiaoquan Calligraphy Art Calendars and Wall Calendars. His artistic life has been introduced by dozens of websites including People’s Daily Online and Sina.com. Mobile: 13906390588 Contact: Liu Zequan
He began studying regular script with the Liu style, seeking its solemn and vigorous strength; later practiced Ouyang Xun and Chu Suiliang styles to absorb their elegant and graceful forms; also studied the Zhang Menglong Stele and Zheng Wen Gong Stele for their ancient and powerful brushwork. For running script, he started with the Lan Ting Xu and Sheng Jiao Xu, then extensively practiced famous works. For clerical script, he began with the Cao Quan Stele and Shi Chen Stele, later studied the Zhang Qian Stele. For seal script, he studied the Stone Drum Script, Li Si, and Deng Shiru. For cursive script, he studied Sun Guoting and Huaisu’s works. On this foundation, he further enriched his inner strength by drawing nourishment from literature, fine arts, and music. His regular, running, clerical, seal, and cursive scripts are all executed with both spirit and form, exhibiting a unique style. While broadly absorbing the essence of ancient calligraphy, he also diligently studied contemporary masters’ works, frequently traveling nationwide to seek mentors, visit peers, and tour scenic sites to gather diverse influences. Especially favored by renowned calligraphers Wang Cheng and Zhang Hai, he pursued advanced studies at the Henan Calligraphy Graduate Institute and graduated with outstanding results, thus elevating his calligraphy to a new level. In 1983, his work “Cloud-capped mountains stretch far, rivers flow vast; the master’s virtue stands as high as mountains, as enduring as waters” won First Prize in the “First Qingdao Calligraphy and Seal Carving Art Competition.” In 1987, he received an Excellence Award in the “Ink Garden Blossoms” National Calligraphy Competition. In 1988, he received an Excellence Award in the “Lengshui Cup” National Calligraphy Competition. In 1996, he won the Golden Stone Award in the “Qindao Cup” National Calligraphy and Seal Carving Competition. In 1998, he was selected for the “Huaxia Securities Cup” National Calligraphy Exhibition.
In June 1999, his work “Elegant zither plays snow-white melodies, free brush soars toward azure skies” won the Bronze Award in the “International Golden Goose Calligraphy and Painting Competition.” His work “Flowers bloom beautifully, moon shines roundly” won the Innovation Award in the “National Folk Arts and Crafts Calligraphy Exhibition Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the PRC and the Return of Macau.” In July, his work “Carrying zither, watching cranes depart; resting on stone, awaiting clouds’ return” won First Prize in the “Second Fine Arts and Calligraphy Exhibition of Central-Southern Ethnic Artists Association Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the PRC and Macau’s Return to the Motherland,” and also won the Bronze Award in the “First Olympic Cup International Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition.” His work “Green mountains never age, clear waters flow forever” won Third Prize in the “Yishui Cup” Calligraphy and Seal Carving Competition. In 1999, he was honored by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles as a “Cross-Strait Virtuous and Talented Artist.” In August, the Contemporary Artist Qualification Certification Committee awarded him the Lifetime Achievement Award in Oriental Art. In March 2000, his work “Drinking morning dew at Queen Mother’s Pool...” won the Premium First Prize in the 21st Century “Huaxia Shenzhou Cup” Calligraphy and Seal Carving Exhibition. His work “Unmoved by praise or blame, leisurely watching courtyard flowers bloom and fall; indifferent to departure or stay, freely following clouds roll and disperse in the sky” won the Special Gold Prize in the First “Water Margin Cup” Calligraphy and Painting Competition. His work “Sea is the dragon’s realm, clouds are the crane’s homeland” won the Competent Work Award in the First “Longren Cup” Calligraphy and Painting Exchange Competition. His work “Eastern wall holds books, western garden treasures brushwork; southern autumn waters, northern spring hills” won the Bronze Award in the “Chinese Calligraphy and Fine Arts Exhibition to Australia.” In April, his work “When walking with two others, one must be my teacher; follow their virtues, correct their faults” won the Premium Award in the “New Century Light Contemporary Poetry, Calligraphy and Painting Competition.” His work “Faint bridges span distant smoke; by rocky shoals, ask fishermen’s boats: peach blossoms drift daily with flowing streams—where lies the cave in the clear creek?” won the Premium Award in the “First Wu Daozi Art Museum Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Masters Exhibition.” In May, his work “Flocks of geese play in the sea, clouds and cranes soar in the sky” won an Excellence Award in the “Chinese Century Dragon Cup” Calligraphy and Painting Competition. His works “Singing Zhuangzi with sword drawn, reading Lisao while drinking deeply” and “Wild bamboo climbs toward blue sky—early spring orioles emerge from valleys; peach blossoms float on green waters—on sunny days, willows exhale mist” won the Grand Prize and Silver Prize respectively in the “First Nostalgia Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Masterpieces Exhibition.” His work “Fan Zhongyan’s Record of Yueyang Tower” won the Silver Prize in the “New Century Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Art Exhibition.” In June, his regular script won the Premium First Prize in the “Huaxia Shenzhou Cup” Domestic and Overseas Calligraphy and Seal Carving Exhibition. In July, his work “Leaning on sword beyond heavens, shooting eagles amid clouds” was exhibited in the “First Dunhuang International Art Exhibition.” In 2000, he received the World Celebrity Certificate issued by the World Culture and Art Research Center. In September 2001, his work “Reading Han History with wine, Qin clouds illuminate rivers” was exhibited in the “National Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition Commemorating the 900th Anniversary of Su Dongpo’s Death.” In December 2005, he was named “2005 Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Person of the Year” by the Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Annual Person Committee, and awarded the honorary title of “2005 Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Master.” In December 2005, jointly reviewed and designated by the China Artists Creation Association and the International Chinese Culture and Art Association, he was rated as an Outstanding Meritorious Artist of Contemporary China. In May 2006, after strict review by the Organizing Committee of China’s Outstanding Literary and Art Achievements Award, he won the First “China Literary and Art Outstanding Achievement Award” and the Calligraphy and Painting Art Gold Award, and was simultaneously awarded the honorary title of “Lifetime Achievement Artist in Chinese Literature and Art.” In June 2006, he was awarded the honorary title of “Top 500 Chinese Ethnic Calligraphy and Painting Artists” by the China Ethnic Artists Association and China Literature and Art Publishing House. In March 2006, reviewed and approved by the China Ethnic Calligraphy Academy and the editorial board of “Chinese National Essence,” he was awarded the honorary title of “Chinese National Essence Ethnic Artist” and the “Chinese National Essence Totem Award.” In December 2005, reviewed and decided by the China Calligraphers and Artists Association, China Collectors Academic Research Association, and World Culture and Art Appraisal Center, he was rated as an Outstanding Contemporary Chinese Calligrapher and Painter, and awarded the “Outstanding Achievement Award in Contemporary Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Art.”
In April 2006, reviewed and designated by the World Artists Association, World Calligraphers and Painters Research Association, and Editorial Committee of Contemporary Chinese Calligraphers and Painters, he was awarded the honorary title of “China International Top 100 Outstanding Calligraphy and Painting Masters.” In September 2006, reviewed and designated by the World Artists Association, World Calligraphers and Painters Research Association, and Editorial Committee of Contemporary Chinese Calligraphers and Painters, he was awarded the honorary title of “World Gold Medal Artist.” On December 25, 2007, he was awarded the title of “Contemporary Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Master” by the China Calligraphy and Painting Masters Research Association. On April 8, 2008, he was awarded the honorary title of “Artist of the Republic” by the China Literary and Art Workers United Association. On May 8, 2008, he was awarded the honorary title of “Master of Calligraphy and Painting” by the China Calligraphy and Painting Research Association. In March 2009, he won the Gold Award of the “First Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Shusheng Award.” On April 8, 2009, he was elected as a “Meritorious Artist of the 60th Anniversary of the Republic.” On May 1, 2009, he was awarded the Gold Award of the “Highest Honor in Culture and Technology of the Republic (1949–2009),” and granted the honorary title of “Outstanding Meritorious Cultural Artist of the Republic (1949–2009).” On May 4, 2009, he won the Gold Award in the First Global Chinese “Hundred Flowers Award” and “60th Anniversary of the Republic · 2009 Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Masters Invitational Competition.” On June 15, 2009, he was rated by the China Calligraphy and Fine Arts Association as winner of the “Huayi Highest Award” in the calligraphy and fine arts field, and awarded the honorary title of “Most Artistic Figure.” On June 25, 2009, he was elected as “2009 Chinese Art Person of the Year” by the China Art Society. On July 1, 2009, he won the Gold Award in the Calligraphy and Painting Category of the First “Glory China · International Cultural and Art Festival Top-Level Competition,” was selected among the Top 100 International Chinese Art Celebrities, and his biography was included in “Ode to Glory · Biographies of International Chinese Art Celebrities”; he also obtained qualification as one of the first Chinese artists to join the France-China (International) Cultural and Art Exchange Research Association. On July 12, 2009, he won the Gold Award of the First “Supreme Literary and Art Award of China.”
On July 25, 2009, he was awarded the honorable title of “Master of the Art World” by the China Folk Artists Association, China Art Investment Committee, and Beijing Philatelic Association. In 2010, he published “Liu Zequan Calligraphy Art Collection.” In 2011, he obtained the National Calligraphy, Fine Arts, and Seal Carving Mentor Qualification Certificate issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of the People’s Republic of China. In 2013, he compiled and published “Talking Salt: Past and Present.” In July 2013, Qingdao TV’s “Master Appreciation” program featured a special introduction on him. In 2015, he participated in the “Into the World Horticultural Expo” National Calligraphy and Painting Invitational Exhibition.
In July 2016, he was a guest on the World Chinese Channel. In August 2017, his calligraphy work “Golden Armor and Iron Horses” and ink painting “Skyward Galloping Horses” were engraved on the Great Wall of China’s New Great Wall Project. In August 2017, he was appointed Art Director by Sotheby's Cultural and Art Development Center. In August 2017, he won Third Prize in the National Online Calligraphy and Painting Art Competition. His calligraphy and seal carving works have been published over a thousand times in newspapers and magazines, collected by friends and art institutions in more than ten countries and regions, and included in over fifty reference books such as “Who’s Who in the World,” “Oriental Artists,” “Compendium of World Calligraphy and Painting Masters,” “International Golden Goose Calligraphy and Painting Collection,” “2000 Longren Calligraphy and Painting Art Compendium,” “China’s 100-meter Art Scroll,” “International Collection of Calligraphers and Artists’ Works,” “Cross-Strait Dictionary of Ten Thousand Calligraphers and Painters,” “Huaxia Soul Poetry, Calligraphy and Painting Masterpieces Collection,” “Chinese Calligraphy Art Exhibition to Macau Collection,” “Ode to the Motherland Seal Carving Collection,” “Calligraphy and Painting Collection of Chengyang People,” “Cross-Century Global Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Competition Excellent Works Collection,” “Biographies of Contemporary Chinese Literary, Artistic and Journalism Talents,” and “Contemporary Talents.” From 1999 to 2004, he published Xiaoquan Calligraphy Art Calendars and Wall Calendars. His artistic life has been introduced by dozens of websites including People’s Daily Online and Sina.com. Mobile: 13906390588 Contact: Liu Zequan
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