金马开新岁，艺桥通四海

　　赵道坤，中国国礼艺术家，世界文化名人。笔名：华不注诗坛，山东济南人，1956年12月生，民族：汉。山东大学：历史、山东师范大学：汉语言文学专业毕业，鲁迅文学院高级班结业，一级书法师，高级工程师。国务院政府特殊津贴专家，中国书法家协会顾问，文旅部“文旅艺术数字资源库”首席艺术主席，CCTV央视书画频道签约艺术家，中国书画家研究会专家顾问，中国东方文化研究会书法研究员，中国通俗文艺研究会高级研究员，中央新影中学生频道《艺术之旅》艺术顾问，香港电视台签约艺术家，世界非物质文化遗产研究院副院长，亚洲文化网首席艺术主席，中国企业文化促进会中小企专委会高级艺术顾问，中国散文学会会员，中华诗词学会会员，中国楹联学会会员，人民艺宣网文创部通讯员，中宣盛世文化艺术交流中心会员，中国诗歌报会员诗词创作室副主编，智慧国潮（北京）文化产业发展中心会员。国委对外宣传办公室授： 2025年度“十馆相传·国际馆藏文化艺术外交官”。小说、散文、诗词、书画、歌曲，多领域艺术家。荣登“世界艺术百家榜”。

　　2024至2026连续三年全国两会重点推荐艺术家：授“中华艺圣”“中国艺坛十大魁首名家”荣誉，中国文艺界「德艺双馨」公益人物，“中华英才·艺海名家”重点推荐艺术家， “中国当代最具收藏价值的艺术家”，荣登“全球最具收藏价值艺术大家”“全球文化艺术顶尖级艺术书画创作人物”“宗师列传”“百年守护艺脉传承”国家级大型纪录片展播，《国之瑰宝》非遗文化传承代言人，“红墙铸就风骨 馆藏定义高度”红墙艺术家。题写由中国文联、央视主办“首届全球华人春节文化大拜年活动”主题词：“骐骥驰骋 势不可挡”，获“中国当代艺术奖金奖”“福布斯世界文化盛典金奖”“全球艺术胡润金奖”。中央新影中学生频道《时代强国》2025新春祝福社会责任艺术家。中国国际教育电视台《闪耀中国2025中国书画名家环球展》优秀艺术家，“东盟文化艺术交流大使”。入展2025中央美院中国当代艺术名家联合大展，特约嘉宾，获优秀作品奖，北京保利艺术博物馆：第36届“时尚经典全国书画名家邀请展”优秀奖，荣宝斋全国银龄书画展，翰墨青州2025书画艺术展。“《艺术与和平》国际艺术名家和平双年展”。参展北京水立方地面瓷绘：吉尼斯世界纪录“釉上星彩”项目。书法作品已经北京文化产权交易中心：“十四五国家重点研发计划文化产品产权价值评估与确权”授“卓越贡献艺术家”。获第十二届全国规范汉字书写大会一等奖，2024年中国关工委教育中心：美育中国文体嘉年华（北京国家体育场总展演）金奖。

　　书法作品《念奴娇·丹青颂》由联合国教科文组织收藏，外交部采用诗词书法《春兰》制作2024年春节国礼茶具赠外国友人，并由俄罗斯、尼泊尔、贝宁、科特迪瓦、马达加斯五国驻京大使馆签发收藏证书，《七律·梅》由北京收藏家协会收藏，《七绝·游诸葛村》由人民艺术家杂志社收藏。入编2023年国礼典藏《荣耀中国》当代艺术名家珍藏邮册，《福布斯世界文化盛典金奖人物》，《中华匠心》孙晓云赵道坤二人集，《中国书法史·近现代卷》艺术顾问，《世界非遗传承人大辞典》艺术顾问，《世界国宝级艺术名师收藏大典》艺术顾问，《二十一世纪国宝级书画艺术收藏指南》艺术顾问,《中国历代书画名家大辞典》特约编委，《中国艺术界名人录》《中国当代名家书画作品集粹》《中华名人书画家》《世界美术教育史（2024版）》《中国书画家联谊会年鉴2024》《民族非遗技艺守护人》《国家一级书法师作品选集》《中国书画报》《中国书画家报》《国潮文化》《大美之艺》等书刊。

　　文学作品代表作：《赵道坤文学作品专辑》，诗词七绝四首《四君子》七律四首《梅兰竹菊》，新诗《华不注山你是从远古走向未来的少女》，散文《低语的倾诉》，短篇小说《火红的年代》，长篇小说《这里是孔子的故乡》。收入《中国当代作家书画家名作典藏》《全国诗书画艺术精品集》《中国文化进万家·精品日历年鉴》《长江丛刊》日本《岚城雅韵》《中国先锋作家诗人》《共和国的公民们》等书刊,及中国作家网、赵道坤书画等文学网站。获中国当代作家书画家名作典藏特等奖，2021年中国作家书画家高峰论坛“中国当代文艺家百杰”， 全国第二届“琅琊杯”当代诗书画家精英赛一等奖， 2019年中国网络诗坛杰出诗人。长篇小说《这里是孔子的故乡》入编2023中英双语版《世界名人录》,获第六届世界文化交流伟大贡献奖，2023年度世界杰出成就名人，世界文化大使金质勋章。

　　发表歌曲专辑：《梅兰竹菊》《玉兰花》《仙音幽律》《侠骨丹心》等十几首。

　　笔若铁铸立筋骨墨似云水最传神

　　——记著名书法家赵道坤

　　观赏书法家赵道坤先生的书法作品，犹如走进一片墨香，尽是文人书法的书卷气质，天质自然，惠风和畅！赵道坤先生以其文化修养作为驱动笔墨的独特的艺术导语，在宣张之上遂心应手创作出一件件富有文化精神的书道臻卷。

　　如果说艺术是修养灵魂的镜像，那么赵道坤先生的书法作品便是笔墨磨砺的优雅铜镜，映照出个人趣旨情怀融于笔墨的灵光倩影。陈继儒所言书之妙道，神采为上，形质次之。赵道坤先生的书法创作不仅有形质之美，更在于其作品中蕴含着精神动能和哲学深度，特别耐看，相当耐品。他将书法作为一场人文修行，用笔墨反馈他对文化世界的洞察结晶，书如其人，真实不虚！

　　赵道坤先生的书法历练生涯，是对传统的回归与超越的并进之旅。他深谙古典诗词精髓，文学才华相当突出，作为文学家、诗人可以将其文学意境融入书法创作，使每一幅作品都与诗篇相伴，书法的内涵丰神迵异，当然写得与众不同。其书法特别笔墨线条的塑造机理，带着完全切合中国传统美学内涵的动向，执笔在于，凌空杀纸，落笔则是抓铁留痕，踏石有迹的精气神，书法风骨是钢打铁铸的浩荡气质，不糜不板，一挥而就，痛快淋漓。复作鸾凤徘徊，间以牵丝映带，在风骨独立的笔墨空间里，又有上善若水的刚柔相济。柔则云出山崆本无意，刚则铁柱将立千钧落，快如惊雷驰电，慢作落花飞雪，书法线条类万物之象，恰有用笔千古不易的真谛！又以及结构布局妙造空间，再渡以情感表达，书法作品便都是以书抒怀意境营造的最高境界，历代贤家书法，莫不如是。

　　意在笔先，笔在意后，赵道坤先生的书法创作的原则，下笔之前已心中有物，笔随心走，放手写心，从而使得每件书法作品都具有境由心生的感染力，驾驭技巧炉火纯青，承载文化如临峰顶！书法与诗歌修养相得益彰，构建了一个充满文化哲思的书道空间。笔墨从经典中汲取灵感，将诗词气韵融入创作，所写所书尽是文化之气也！

　　笔若铁铸立筋骨，墨似云水最传神。文人书法是龙脉，赵道坤先生以笔墨为媒介，跨越艺术门类界限，让书法拥有了当代文人书法一旗帜的地位，不仅为人们提供视觉艺术的奇妙感受，也为人们带来了涵养精神的文化资粮，反复品读他的书法作品，必有这样的判断：此书法是时代文化的资产，造册于书史青，成为镌证书法成绩的经典之作！

　　故宫博物院研究员：著名鉴定专家单国强

　　抱朴守真

　　与古交融

　　记著名书法艺术家赵道坤

　　在时代飞速发展的今日，各种艺术领域的艺术家也都是在努力的追寻于时代浪潮，而在书法艺术界中，这种趋向多元激荡的艺术效应也是十分显著。但书法之所以能够传承于今日，其所靠的不单单只是有深厚的人文思想和精神载体，更多的还有那以古为师的取法体系!而作为一名实力深厚的翰墨名家，赵道坤先生今日的书法造诣便也就是有贯于这样一条与古同源的创作道路！是谓汲古问今秉持真谛，执笔立意，不失一格！纵观先生书法之作，其书乃是以书法最得高古之气！师法之路，是有深涉碑法之余韵，也见个性升华之品性，每每用笔，时而刚劲有力，好似壮士断腕，爽利果敢，时而又是盈动蕴畅，恰如流水变化，枯润并施!前者风貌，皆是以方雄之笔而铸苍茫之气，是谓道劲凝重，典雅至极，而后者风貌，则多是以隽逸贯穿形态，虽变化却不失法度，虽灵动却不失格调，由此观之，真是笔墨功底深厚可鉴，气韵自然雅俗共赏也！抱朴守真，与古交融。清代王好曾有言，是曰：“立品之人，笔墨外自有一种正大光明之概!”今赵道坤先生执笔于书，也恰恰就是有持于此立品正道!其作中字字所书，是有高志存于笔墨，亦有品正寄于字势，如此文人心迹，诚是以修书气之高也!手与神运，艺从心得，坚质浩气，由此而生。

　　著名书画艺术评论家：史国澳

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　　赵道坤：墨香里的文化行者，艺术中的灵魂诗者

　　在泉城济南的灵秀山水间，一位文化行者以笔墨为舟，以诗书为楫，在传统与现代、东方与西方的艺术海洋中破浪前行。赵道坤先生，这位生于1956年的齐鲁才俊，用半个多世纪的艺术生涯，书写着一位当代知识分子对传统文化的坚守与创新。他的艺术世界，是书法与文学的琴瑟和鸣，是历史与现实的时空对话，更是东方美学精神的当代表达。

　　赵道坤的书法艺术，是文人书法的当代延续与创新。他深谙"书为心画"的传统理念，将文化修养转化为笔墨语言，在宣纸上构筑起一个充满书卷气的精神世界。他的书法作品，既有魏晋风骨，又具现代审美，在传统与创新之间找到了完美的平衡点。

　　其行书作品，线条流畅而不失力度，结体端庄而富有变化，章法布局疏密得当，气韵生动。每一笔都蕴含着深厚的文化底蕴，每一划都透露出对传统的敬畏与创新。这种"天质自然，惠风和畅"的艺术风格，正是他长期浸淫于历史文化、文学创作中的自然流露。

　　在书法创作中，赵道坤特别注重"意"的表达。他认为书法不仅是技法的展示，更是心性的流露。这种理念使他的作品超越了单纯的视觉艺术，成为承载文化精神的载体。他的书法作品，既有"二王"的飘逸洒脱，又有颜真卿的雄浑大气，形成了自己独特的艺术语言。

　　作为一位多栖艺术家，赵道坤在文学创作领域同样成就斐然。他的文学作品，如散文、小说、诗词等，都充满了浓厚的文化气息和人文关怀。在赵道坤的文学世界里，传统与现代交织，东方与西方对话，形成了独特的文学风格。他的诗词作品，既有古典诗词的韵律美，又融入了现代人的情感体验。他对传统文化有着深刻理解和创新表达。他的作品不仅展现了深厚的文学功底，更体现了对历史文化的敬畏与传承。在散文创作方面，赵道坤擅长以细腻的笔触描绘生活点滴，抒发内心情感。他的散文作品，语言优美，意境深远，充满了生活哲理和文化思考。我们可以感受到他对生活的热爱和对人性的深刻洞察。

　　赵道坤的艺术成就，不仅体现在单一的艺术门类上，更体现在他对不同艺术形式的融合创新上。他打破了传统艺术的界限，将书法、文学、等多种艺术形式有机融合，创造出具有独特魅力的跨界艺术作品。

　　在艺术创作中，赵道坤特别注重文化内涵的表达。真正的艺术应该是文化的载体，是精神的寄托。这种理念使他的作品超越了单纯的艺术形式，成为传播中国文化的使者。他的艺术作品，既有传统的文化底蕴，又有现代的审美意识，形成了独特的艺术风格。

　　赵道坤的艺术创新还体现在他对传统艺术的现代表达上。他善于将传统文化元素与现代艺术手法相结合，创造出既具有传统韵味又符合现代审美的艺术作品。这种创新精神，使他的艺术创作始终保持活力和生命力。

　　作为一位具有国际视野的艺术家，赵道坤积极参与国际文化交流，成为中国文化传播的重要使者。他的艺术作品多次在国际展览中展出，受到广泛好评。通过艺术交流，他不仅传播了中国文化，也促进了不同文化之间的理解与对话。

　　赵道坤的艺术外交活动，体现了新时代中国艺术家的文化自信和责任担当。他用自己的艺术作品，向世界展示了中国文化的独特魅力和现代活力。他的艺术成就，不仅是个人的荣誉，更是中国文化的骄傲。

　　赵道坤的艺术生涯，是一部传统与现代对话的历史。他既尊重传统，又勇于创新；既坚守文化根脉，又拥抱时代变化。这种艺术精神，使他的作品既有传统的深度，又有现代的广度。

　　赵道坤的艺术世界，是书法与文学的完美结合，是传统与现代的和谐统一，是东方与西方的文化对话。他的艺术成就，不仅体现在作品的艺术价值上，更体现在他对文化传承的贡献上。

　　在当今这个快速变化的时代，赵道坤用自己的艺术实践，诠释了传统文化的现代价值，展现了文化创新的无限可能。他的艺术生涯，是一部不懈追求、勇于创新的奋斗史，更是一部文化传承、文明对话的传播史。

　　站在新的历史起点上，我们有理由相信，赵道坤将继续以笔墨为媒，以文化为魂，在艺术的道路上不断探索前行，为传承和弘扬中华文化、促进人类文明交流互鉴作出新的更大贡献。

　　撰文／陈传席（中国人民大学教授、文艺评论家）

　　Zhao Daokun, a Chinese national gift artist and world cultural celebrity, uses the pen name Huabuzhu Shitan. Born in Jinan, Shandong in December 1956, he is of Han ethnicity. He graduated from Shandong University with a major in history and Shandong Normal University with a major in Chinese language and literature. He completed the advanced class at the Lu Xun Literature Institute, holds the title of First-Class Calligraphy Master, and is a senior engineer. He is an expert receiving special government allowance from the State Council, a consultant to the China Calligraphers Association, the chief artistic chairman of the "Cultural and Tourism Art Digital Resource Library" of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, a contracted artist of CCTV's calligraphy and painting channel, an expert consultant to the China Calligraphers and Painters Association, a calligraphy researcher at the China Oriental Culture Research Association, a senior researcher at the China Popular Literature and Art Research Association, an artistic consultant for the "Art Journey" program on the Central New Film Middle School Channel, a contracted artist of Hong Kong Television, the vice president of the World Intangible Cultural Heritage Research Institute, the chief artistic chairman of Asia Culture Network, a senior artistic consultant to the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Special Committee of the China Enterprise Culture Promotion Association, a member of the Chinese Prose Society, the Chinese Poetry Society, and the Chinese Couplet Society, a correspondent for the Cultural and Creative Department of People's Art Publicity Network, a member of the Zhongxuan Shengshi Culture and Art Exchange Center, the deputy editor-in-chief of the poetry creation room of China Poetry Daily, and a member of the Smart China-Chic (Beijing) Cultural Industry Development Center. He was awarded the title of "Ten Museums Passed Down·International Collection Cultural and Art Diplomat" by the Foreign Publicity Office of the National Committee in 2025. He is an artist in multiple fields including novels, prose, poetry, calligraphy, painting, and songs, and has been listed on the "World Art Hundred Rankings".

　　From 2024 to 2026, for three consecutive years, the artist has been highly recommended by the National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. He has been awarded the honor of "Chinese Art Sage" and "Top Ten Leading Figures in Chinese Art Circles". He is a public figure with both moral integrity and artistic excellence in China's literary and art circles. He is also a highly recommended artist in the "Chinese Talents - Master of Art" series, recognized as "the most collectible artist in contemporary China". He has been honored as "the world's most collectible art master", "the top-tier art and calligraphy creator in global culture and art", featured in the national large-scale documentary exhibition "The Legacy of the Nation", and appointed as the spokesperson for the inheritance of intangible cultural heritage in "National Treasures". He is also a Red Wall artist, embodying the spirit of "red walls forge character, and museum collections define height". He inscribed the theme word for the "First Global Chinese Spring Festival Cultural Greetings Event" hosted by China Literature and Art Publishing House and CCTV: "Galloping steed, unstoppable momentum", and won the "Gold Award of the China Contemporary Art Prize", "Gold Award of Forbes World Cultural Ceremony", and "Hurun Gold Award of Global Art". He was the social responsibility artist for the 2025 Spring Festival greetings on CCTV-2. He was also an excellent artist in the "Shining China 2025 Global Exhibition of Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Masters" on China International Education Television, serving as an ambassador for ASEAN cultural and artistic exchanges. He participated in the 2025 joint exhibition of contemporary Chinese art masters at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, serving as a special guest and winning the Excellent Work Award. He was also honored with the Excellence Award at the 36th "Fashion Classic National Calligraphy and Painting Masters Invitation Exhibition" at the Beijing Poly Art Museum, the Rongbaozhai National Silver Age Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition, and the "Art and Peace" International Art Masters Peace Biennial Exhibition. He exhibited in the ground porcelain painting project at the Beijing Water Cube, which holds the Guinness World Record for "glaze star color". His calligraphy works have been recognized by the Beijing Cultural Property Exchange Center as "outstanding contribution artists" for the "14th Five-Year Plan National Key R&D Program Cultural Product Property Value Assessment and Confirmation". He won the first prize at the 12th National Standard Chinese Character Writing Competition, and in 2024, he received the gold award at the China Youth Education and Care Center's "Aesthetic Education China Cultural Carnival (Beijing National Stadium General Exhibition)".

　　The calligraphy work "Nian Nu Jiao·Dan Qing Song" is collected by UNESCO. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has used the poetry calligraphy "Spring Orchid" to create a tea set as a national gift for foreign friends during the 2024 Spring Festival. The embassies of Russia, Nepal, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, and Madagascar in Beijing have issued certificates of collection. "Qi Lu·Plum Blossom" is collected by the Beijing Collectors Association, and "Qi Jue·Visiting Zhuge Village" is collected by the People's Artist Magazine. It has been included in the 2023 national gift collection "Glory China" contemporary art master collection stamp album, "Forbes World Cultural Gala Gold Award Person", "Chinese Craftsmanship" collection of Sun Xiaoyun and Zhao Daokun, "Chinese Calligraphy History·Modern and Contemporary Volume" art consultant, "World Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor Dictionary" art consultant, "World National Treasure-Level Art Master Collection Dictionary" art consultant, "21st Century National Treasure-Level Calligraphy and Painting Art Collection Guide" art consultant, "Dictionary of Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Masters of All Ages" special editorial board member, "Chinese Art Circles Celebrity Directory", "Collection of Chinese Contemporary Famous Calligraphy and Painting Works", "Chinese Celebrity Calligraphers and Painters", "World Art Education History (2024 Edition)", "Yearbook of the Chinese Calligraphers and Painters Association 2024", "Guardian of National Intangible Cultural Heritage Skills", "Selection of Works by National First-Class Calligraphers", "China Calligraphy and Painting News", "China Calligraphers and Painters News", "China-Chic Culture", "Great Art of Beauty", and other books and periodicals.

　　Representative literary works include: "Zhao Daokun Literary Works Album", four poems in the form of seven-character quatrains titled "Four Gentlemen", four poems in the form of seven-character verses titled "Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, Chrysanthemum", a new poem titled "Huabuzhu Mountain, You Are a Maiden Advancing from the Ancient Times to the Future", a prose titled "Whispers of Confession", a short story titled "The Red Age", and a novel titled "This Is the Hometown of Confucius". His works have been included in books and journals such as "Chinese Contemporary Writers and Calligraphers' Masterpieces Collection", "National Collection of Excellent Poetry, Calligraphy, and Painting Works", "Chinese Culture into Ten Thousand Homes · Excellent Calendar Yearbook", "Yangtze River Series", Japan's "Arashiyama Elegance", "Chinese Avant-garde Writers and Poets", "Citizens of the Republic", as well as literary websites such as China Writers Network and Zhao Daokun Calligraphy and Painting. He has won the Special Award of the Chinese Contemporary Writers and Calligraphers' Masterpieces Collection, was named one of the "Top 100 Contemporary Literary Artists" at the 2021 China Writers and Calligraphers Summit Forum, won the first prize in the second national "Langya Cup" Contemporary Poetry, Calligraphy, and Painting Elite Competition, and was recognized as an "Outstanding Poet of the Chinese Online Poetry Circles" in 2019. His novel "This Is the Hometown of Confucius" was included in the 2023 bilingual (Chinese and English) "World Who's Who", won the Great Contribution Award of the 6th World Cultural Exchange, was named a "World Outstanding Achievement Celebrity" in 2023, and received the World Cultural Ambassador Gold Medal.

　　Published song albums: "Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, Chrysanthemum", "Magnolia", "Fairy Music", "Chivalrous Heart", and more than ten other songs.

　　The brush is as solid as iron, the ink as vivid as cloud and water - A tribute to the renowned calligrapher Zhao Daokun. Viewing the calligraphy works of Mr. Zhao Daokun is like stepping into a world of ink fragrance, filled with the scholarly and elegant atmosphere of literati calligraphy. His innate talent and gentle breeze are harmoniously combined! Mr. Zhao Daokun, driven by his cultural cultivation, uses his brush and ink as a unique artistic guide, effortlessly creating masterpieces of calligraphy that embody cultural spirit on the Xuan paper.

　　If art is a mirror of the cultivated soul, then Mr. Zhao Daokun's calligraphy works are elegant bronze mirrors polished by brush and ink, reflecting the spiritual brilliance and charming shadow of personal interests and sentiments blended into the brush and ink. As Chen Jiru said, the essence of calligraphy lies in its spirit and charm, with form and quality coming second. Mr. Zhao Daokun's calligraphy creation not only has the beauty of form and quality, but also contains spiritual momentum and philosophical depth in his works, which are particularly enduring and worth appreciating. He regards calligraphy as a humanistic practice, using brush and ink to reflect his insight into the cultural world. The calligraphy is like the person, authentic and true!

　　Mr. Zhao Daokun's calligraphy journey is a parallel journey of returning to and transcending tradition. He deeply understands the essence of classical poetry and possesses remarkable literary talent. As a writer and poet, he can integrate his literary conception into calligraphy creation, making each work accompanied by poetry. The connotation of his calligraphy is rich and distinctive, and naturally, his writing is unique. The shaping mechanism of his calligraphy, especially the lines and strokes, fully aligns with the traditional Chinese aesthetic connotation. When holding the brush, it is like killing paper in the air, and when the brush is laid down, it leaves a mark like iron leaving a trace on stone. The spirit of calligraphy is a majestic temperament forged by steel and iron, not sloppy or rigid, but fluid and vigorous. It is like a phoenix wandering, interspersed with delicate threads and reflections. In the independent ink space of the style, there is the harmony of strength and gentleness like the supreme goodness of water. Gentleness is like clouds emerging from the mountains without intention, while strength is like an iron pillar standing firm against the wind, swift like lightning and thunder, slow like falling flowers and snowflakes. The calligraphy lines resemble the imagery of all things, precisely embodying the eternal truth of using the brush! Furthermore, the ingenious arrangement of structure and layout creates space, and coupled with emotional expression, the calligraphy works are all at the highest level of expressing emotions and creating artistic conception. The calligraphy of past masters is no different.

　　The principle of Mr. Zhao Daokun's calligraphy creation is to have ideas in mind before putting pen to paper, and to let the pen follow the heart. He freely expresses his inner thoughts through his writing, which gives each calligraphy work an emotional appeal born from the mind. His mastery of skills is consummate, and his works embody culture like standing at the peak! Calligraphy and poetry cultivation complement each other, creating a space of calligraphy filled with cultural and philosophical thoughts. The brush and ink draw inspiration from classics, integrating the charm of poetry into the creation, so that everything he writes is imbued with cultural spirit!

　　The brush is as solid as iron, and the ink is as vivid as cloud and water. Calligraphy by literati is like a dragon's vein. Mr. Zhao Daokun, using brush and ink as a medium, transcends the boundaries of art forms, elevating calligraphy to the status of a flagship of contemporary literati calligraphy. It not only provides people with a wonderful experience of visual art but also brings cultural nourishment that cultivates the spirit. Upon repeatedly appreciating his calligraphy works, one must conclude: this calligraphy is an asset of the era's culture, recorded in the annals of calligraphy history, and becomes a classic work that enshrines the achievements of calligraphy!

　　Researcher of the Palace Museum: Shan Guoqiang, a renowned appraisal expert

　　Embracing Simplicity and Authenticity, Blending with the Ancient: A Tribute to the Famous Calligraphy Artist Zhao Daokun In today's rapidly evolving era, artists across various artistic fields are striving to keep pace with the times. In the realm of calligraphy, this trend towards diverse and dynamic artistic effects is particularly pronounced. However, the reason why calligraphy has been able to survive and thrive to this day is not solely due to its profound humanistic thoughts and spiritual carrier. It is also largely due to the system of learning from the past! As a renowned calligraphy master with profound skills, Mr. Zhao Daokun's calligraphy today is deeply rooted in this creative path of embracing the ancient! It is to embrace the ancient and inquire about the present, to uphold the truth, to hold a pen and formulate ideas, without losing one's style! Looking at Mr. Zhao's calligraphy works, his style is characterized by the most ancient and lofty aura of calligraphy! The path of learning from the past not only embodies the lingering charm of inscriptions on steles but also reflects the sublimation of personality. Every stroke of the pen is sometimes vigorous and powerful, like a warrior severing his wrist, crisp and bold, and sometimes smooth and flowing, just like the changes of flowing water, blending dryness and wetness! The former style is characterized by the use of square and powerful strokes to create a vast and vast aura, which is dignified and elegant to the extreme. The latter style, on the other hand, often incorporates elegant and graceful forms, which change yet maintain order, and are dynamic yet maintain style. From this perspective, it is evident that his calligraphy skills are profound and his artistic charm is both refined and accessible to both refined and popular tastes! Embracing simplicity and authenticity, blending with the ancient. Wang Hao of the Qing Dynasty once said, "Those who cultivate their character have a sense of righteousness and openness beyond their ink and brush!" Today, Mr. Zhao Daokun's calligraphy is precisely based on this cultivation of character and righteousness! Every word he writes embodies lofty aspirations in his ink and brush, and his character is reflected in the momentum of his words. Such a scholar's mind and spirit are truly manifested in the lofty spirit of calligraphy! Hand and spirit move together, art follows the heart, and firmness and greatness arise from this.

　　Famous calligraphy and painting art critic: Shi Guoao, written in January 2024 at Lanyizhai

　　Commentary Article on "Video Exhibition of the World's Most Collectible Art Masters" (Reading and Dubbing Script) Zhao Daokun: A Cultural Traveler in Ink Fragrance, a Soul Poet in Art Amid the exquisite landscapes of Jinan, the capital city, a cultural traveler sails with ink as his vessel and poetry as his oar, cleaving through the artistic seas of tradition and modernity, East and West. Mr. Zhao Daokun, this Qilu talent born in 1956, has spent over half a century of his artistic career writing the story of a contemporary intellectual's adherence to and innovation in traditional culture. His artistic world is a harmonious symphony of calligraphy and literature, a dialogue between history and reality across time and space, and a contemporary expression of the spirit of Eastern aesthetics.

　　Zhao Daokun's calligraphy art is a contemporary continuation and innovation of literati calligraphy. He deeply understands the traditional concept that "calligraphy is a painting of the heart", transforming cultural cultivation into brush and ink language, and constructing a spiritual world full of scholarly atmosphere on rice paper. His calligraphy works embody both the spirit of the Wei and Jin dynasties and modern aesthetics, finding a perfect balance between tradition and innovation.

　　His cursive works feature smooth yet powerful lines, dignified yet varied structures, and a well-balanced layout with vivid charm. Each stroke embodies profound cultural heritage, revealing both reverence for tradition and innovation. This artistic style, characterized by "natural talent and harmonious breeze," is a natural expression of his long-term immersion in historical culture and literary creation.

　　In calligraphy creation, Zhao Daokun places special emphasis on the expression of "meaning". He believes that calligraphy is not only a display of techniques but also an expression of one's inner self. This philosophy elevates his works beyond mere visual art, transforming them into carriers of cultural spirit. His calligraphy pieces embody both the elegant and free-spirited style of the "Two Wangs" and the majestic grandeur of Yan Zhenqing, forging a unique artistic language of his own.

　　As a multi-faceted artist, Zhao Daokun has also achieved remarkable success in the field of literary creation. His literary works, such as prose, novels, and poetry, are imbued with a strong cultural ambiance and humanistic care. In Zhao Daokun's literary world, tradition and modernity intertwine, and the East and the West engage in a dialogue, forging a unique literary style. His poetry works not only embody the rhythmic beauty of classical poetry but also incorporate modern emotional experiences. He possesses a profound understanding and innovative expression of traditional culture. His works not only demonstrate profound literary skills but also reflect reverence and inheritance of historical culture. In terms of prose creation, Zhao Daokun excels at depicting the minutiae of life with delicate strokes and expressing inner emotions. His prose works are graced with beautiful language, profound artistic conception, and are filled with life philosophy and cultural reflection. We can sense his love for life and his deep insight into human nature.

　　Zhao Daokun's artistic achievements are not only reflected in a single art category, but also in his fusion and innovation of different art forms. He has broken the boundaries of traditional art, organically integrating various art forms such as calligraphy and literature to create cross-disciplinary artworks with unique charm.

　　In artistic creation, Zhao Daokun places special emphasis on expressing cultural connotations. True art should be a carrier of culture and a repository of spirit. This philosophy elevates his works beyond mere artistic forms, transforming them into ambassadors for the dissemination of Chinese culture. His artistic works embody both traditional cultural essence and modern aesthetic sensibility, forging a unique artistic style.

　　Zhao Daokun's artistic innovation is also reflected in his modern expression of traditional art. He excels at combining traditional cultural elements with modern artistic techniques to create artworks that possess both traditional charm and modern aesthetics. This spirit of innovation keeps his artistic creations vibrant and alive.

　　Zhao Daokun's artistic career is a history of dialogue between tradition and modernity. He respects tradition while being brave in innovation; he adheres to cultural roots while embracing changes of the times. This artistic spirit endows his works with both the depth of tradition and the breadth of modernity.

　　Zhao Daokun's artistic world is a perfect fusion of calligraphy and literature, a harmonious unity of tradition and modernity, and a cultural dialogue between the East and the West. His artistic achievements are not only reflected in the artistic value of his works, but also in his contribution to cultural inheritance.

　　In today's rapidly changing era, Zhao Daokun has used his artistic practice to interpret the modern value of traditional culture and demonstrate the infinite possibilities of cultural innovation. His artistic career is a history of relentless pursuit and innovation, as well as a history of cultural inheritance and civilized dialogue.

　　Standing at a new historical starting point, we have reason to believe that Zhao Daokun will continue to use his pen and ink as a medium, with culture as his soul, to explore and advance on the path of art, making new and greater contributions to the inheritance and promotion of Chinese culture, as well as to the exchange and mutual learning of human civilizations.

　　Written by Chen Chuanxi (Professor at Renmin University of China, literary critic)