Introduction of Three Calligraphers of the Canglang Society
The Canglang Calligraphy Society, established on December 20, 1987 bythe side of Canglang Pavilion, Suzhou, is a non-governmental organization transcending regional boundaries and embracing both young and middle-aged amateur calligraphers. It aims at preserving the art of Chinese calligraphy and seal carving, strengthening their lateral connections, and initiating high-quality research as well as academic exchange in an effort to boost Chinese culture.With this in mind, the Society has staged exhibitions of its members’ works and of Chinese calligraphy and seal carving at the National Art Centre, Taiwan, the Gallery of the Institute of Art, Rutgers University, USA, and the Alexandria Library Gallery, USA. In addition, the Society helped organize the Exhibition of Chinese Seal Carving hosted by Yale University, USA, and provided part of the exhibit; it has also held in Changzhou, Jiangsu, an international symposium on the history of Chinese calligraphy.Hua Rende, Hu Lunguang and Chu Yun, all members of the Society, live respectively in Suzhou, Wuxi, and Yixing, cities by the side of Lake Taihu. In their spare time, they often gather and learn from each other in the hope of refining their minds and improving their art. An ancient Chinese song says: “When the water is clear, it washes the strings of my cap; when the water is muddy, it washes my feet.” There is also an old saying in China: ” If one does not stimulate one’s art, one is unable to enjoy learning. Preserve it, nourish it, absorb it and then roam in it.” This exhibition is therefore entitled “Roaming in the Arts”.