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Poem of Orchid in clerical script
Ou Dawei2005
Hong Kong Museum of Art
Hong Kong , Hong Kong
Ou is known for a calligraphic style that is reminiscent of seal carving, as evident in this work. The characters are evenly spaced out to give a balanced and elongated effect. Done mostly with a rounded brush tip, his strokes are free and unadorned, revealing his quest for a rustic flavour in art. The unqiue brushstrokes and composition of characters demonstrate a sophisticated individual style.
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- Title: Poem of Orchid in clerical script
- Creator: Ou Dawei
- Creator Lifespan: 1947
- Creator Gender: Male
- Creator Birth Place: Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Date Created: 2005
- Theme: Calligraphy
- Physical Dimensions: w96 x h180 cm
- Artist's Biography: Born in Guangzhou, Ou learned Chinese calligraphy and seal carving with distinguished artist Wu Zifu from 1961 on. He is now a Museum Expert Adviser to the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, HKSAR, art Adviser to the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (Visual Arts Session), part-time lecturer in the Department of Fine Arts at The Chinese University of Hong Kong and the School of Professional and Continuing Education at The University of Hong Kong, and permanent honorary chairman of the Chinese art association Mo-she. His publications include Selected Seals by Ou Da Wei series, Selected Brushworks such as Flowing from the Inkwell, and Realm of Black and Red - Selected Brushwork by Ou Da Wei. Ou's works are widely exhibited in Hong Kong and overseas, and were included in the "Hong Kong Art Biennial Exhibition" many times. He was awarded the "Urban Council Fine Arts Award in Calligraphy" (1989), "Seal Engraving" (1998) and the "Hong Kong Art Development Council Award for Artistic Development" (1998).
- Type: Ink on paper
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