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Li Shuwen

Li Shuwen
Personal Profile
Li Shuwen (Li Shuwen), male, Han ethnicity, Chinese citizen, from Gansu Province, holds a bachelor's degree from Tianshui Normal University. Since childhood, he has been passionate about calligraphy, deeply influenced by the cultural heritage of his hometown, and began practicing regular script in the style of Ouyang Xun at age six, later studying Han clerical script, seal script, and the running and cursive styles of the Two Wangs.
Has won awards multiple times in calligraphy competitions across the country       

Current Positions:
      Senior Examiner, China Calligraphers Association Calligraphy Rating System
Member, China Big-Character Calligraphy Research Association
Standing Council Member, Shandong Province Calligraphy and Painting Research Institute for Chinese Leaders
Standing Council Member, Qingdao Famous Artists Calligraphy and Painting Research Institute    
      Member, Qingdao West Coast Handicraft Association

      In 2021, actively participated in exhibitions promoting artistic culture, contributing works to the "Ink and Vermilion" event for the 2021 National Two Sessions special report.
      In 2021, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, participated in the exhibition "Masterpieces by a Hundred National Calligraphy and Painting Masters in Commemoration of the Centennial of the CPC," honored with the title "2021 National Art Model."

      Writing characters is writing life, and even more so, writing one’s character. It cultivates personal virtue and refines one’s temperament. In daily life, it enables one to remain calm in adversity, maintain a composed mindset, embrace broad-mindedness, and even extend longevity. Since ancient times, words are intangible, yet calligraphy leaves an indelible mark. Whether flowing gracefully, rigorously structured, like mist and rain, or like willows dancing in the wind, every stroke deeply records millennia of history.
      Chinese calligraphy embodies the essence of traditional Chinese culture, encompassing the calligrapher’s life experiences, practical wisdom, and spiritual insights. When we unfold a scroll of ink, what we see is not merely clerical, seal, regular, running, or cursive script—within those characters flows the elegance of the Wei-Jin era, the magnificence of the Tang dynasty, the unrestrained spirit of the Song, and the meticulous precision of the Ming… To write Chinese characters well is by no means easy. A calligrapher with profound foundational skills, rich experience, and widespread recognition must at least understand how to write Chinese characters well and how to achieve a balance between refined and popular appeal. One must repeatedly study model scripts, copy them, trace them, research steles and rubbings, comprehend their internal and external qualities, as well as the historical, social, and ideological contexts in which they were created. One must study with calmness, practice diligently, and humbly accept feedback from diverse sources.
      Preserving the art of calligraphy is the responsibility of every calligraphy enthusiast and the duty of every practitioner. The prosperity of our nation, the flourishing economy, and the peaceful lives of the people empower every calligraphy lover to carry forward the cultural spirit of the Chinese nation. Learning has no end—it is a journey that never concludes.


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