2025国际艺术殿堂 中国领军人物——刘延超

前  言

艺术，是跨越国界的通用语言，它以独特的方式记录着人类文明的辉煌与变迁。在国际艺术的广阔舞台上，中国艺术家们以其深厚的文化底蕴、独特的艺术视角和精湛的技艺，为世界艺术宝库贡献了无数瑰宝。他们不仅在中国艺术史上留下了浓墨重彩的一笔，更在国际艺术殿堂中占据了举足轻重的地位。

自古以来，中国艺术便以其独特的魅力和深邃的内涵吸引着世界的目光。从古代的书法、绘画、陶瓷到现代的雕塑、摄影、新媒体艺术，中国艺术家们不断推陈出新，将传统与现代、东方与西方巧妙融合，创造出令人瞩目的艺术作品。这些作品不仅展示了中国艺术家的才华与智慧，更传递了中国文化的精髓与魅力。

在国际艺术殿堂中，中国领军人物们以其卓越的艺术成就和广泛的影响力，成为了连接中国与世界艺术的桥梁。他们不仅在各自的领域取得了非凡的成就，更通过国际交流与合作，推动了中国艺术的国际化进程，让世界更加了解和欣赏中国艺术。

Foreword

Art is a universal language that transcends national borders, recording the glory and changes of human civilization in a unique way. On the vast stage of international art, Chinese artists have contributed countless treasures to the world's art treasury with their profound cultural heritage, unique artistic perspectives, and exquisite skills. They not only left a significant mark in the history of Chinese art, but also occupy a pivotal position in the international art hall.

Since ancient times, Chinese art has attracted the attention of the world with its unique charm and profound connotations. From ancient calligraphy, painting, and ceramics to modern sculpture, photography, and new media art, Chinese artists constantly innovate, skillfully blending tradition and modernity, East and West, and creating eye-catching works of art. These works not only showcase the talent and wisdom of Chinese artists, but also convey the essence and charm of Chinese culture.

In the international art hall, Chinese leading figures have become bridges connecting China and the world of art with their outstanding artistic achievements and extensive influence. They have not only achieved extraordinary achievements in their respective fields, but also promoted the internationalization process of Chinese art through international exchanges and cooperation, allowing the world to better understand and appreciate Chinese art.

刘延超，笔名：铁岩。1941年10月出生，籍贯：广东。曾师从广东省著名画家王兰若先生，画家及收藏家梁留生先生学习中国画，基本领悟笔墨要旨。后来客居西安市，同时研习书法。现任：国家一级美术师、中国楹联学会会员、中国书法研究院会员、陕西省书协会员、中国书画艺术促进会常务理事、中国乡土艺术协会艺术发展中心会员、中国书画家联谊会会员、北京当代环球书画院名誉院长。

书法作品曾多次在国内、国际大赛中获奖，如毛泽东诗词全国书画大赛金奖等，曾随“中国书法美术代表团”出访日本、美国，有作品展出及被对方收藏。书法作品还曾在台湾、新加坡、马来西亚、泰国和迪拜展出，并得到好评。2010年，世界艺术家联合会为其颁发“世界书画艺术家”奖牌及证书。2011年入选中共中央党校“百名书画名家邀请展”并有作品被中央党校收藏。2012年5月在首届中华国粹论坛暨《兰亭序》问世1660周年中华诗书画大赛中书法作品荣获“创作一等奖”。2015年8月书法作品毛泽东词《咏梅》被人民大会堂收藏。近年并有五十多幅书法作品入选有“国家名片”之称——邮票的印制。

2013年5月，被中国书画艺术促进会、中国紫光阁国礼中心等单位授予“国礼艺术家”荣誉称号。2013年7月，被中华文化艺术推广联合会、中华人民美术网等单位授予“最具市场升值潜力艺术家”荣誉称号。2015年，书法作品及长城题词入选八达岭新长城基石镌刻，永久展示；11月被授予“中国新长城杰出艺术家”荣誉称号。2016年12月联合国和平书画院为其颁发终身院士证书。2018年4月中国中外名人文化研究会学术委员会为刘延超颁发“中国艺术大师”荣誉称号。2021年2月被中国互联网新闻中心授予“建党百年献礼功勋艺术家”荣誉称号。2022年5月被联合国授予二十届“国际和平艺术家”荣誉称号。2022年11月由国礼特供艺术家评审委员会等单位授予“国宝级艺术大师”荣誉称号。2024年2月，受聘世界艺术家联盟主席团副主席。2024年8月，被国艺委书画艺术博物馆聘请为，海口国艺委书画艺术博物馆馆长。

Liu Yanchao, pen name: Tieyan. Born in October 1941, native place: Guangdong. Zeng studied Chinese painting under the guidance of renowned Guangdong painter Wang Lanruo and painter and collector Liang Liusheng, and gained a basic understanding of the essence of brush and ink. Later, he stayed in Xi'an and studied calligraphy at the same time. Current position: National First Class Artist, Member of the Chinese Couplet Association, Member of the Chinese Calligraphy Research Institute, Member of the Shaanxi Calligraphy Association, Executive Director of the Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Art Promotion Association, Member of the Art Development Center of the Chinese Local Art Association, Member of the Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Association, Honorary President of the Beijing Contemporary Huanqiu Painting and Calligraphy Academy.

Calligraphy works have won numerous awards in domestic and international competitions, such as the gold medal in the Mao Zedong Poetry and Calligraphy National Painting and Calligraphy Competition. They have also visited Japan and the United States with the "Chinese Calligraphy Art Delegation" and have exhibited and been collected by them. Calligraphy works have also been exhibited in Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Dubai, and have received positive reviews. In 2010, the World Federation of Artists awarded him the "World Calligraphers and Painters" medal and certificate. In 2011, he was selected for the "Invitation Exhibition of 100 Famous Calligraphers and Painters" by the Central Party School of the Communist Party of China and his works were collected by the Central Party School. In May 2012, the calligraphy work won the "First Prize of Creation" in the first Chinese National Essence Forum and the 1660th anniversary of the publication of "Preface to Lanting" in the Chinese Poetry, Calligraphy and Painting Competition. In August 2015, Mao Zedong's calligraphy work "Ode to Plum Blossoms" was collected by the Great Hall of the People. In recent years, more than 50 calligraphy works have been selected for the printing of stamps, known as the "national business card".

In May 2013, he was awarded the honorary title of "National Gift Artist" by the China Calligraphy and Painting Art Promotion Association, the China Ziguangge National Gift Center, and other units. In July 2013, he was awarded the honorary title of "Artist with the Most Market Appreciation Potential" by the Chinese Culture and Art Promotion Federation, the Chinese People's Art Network and other units. In 2015, calligraphy works and Great Wall inscriptions were selected for permanent display on the cornerstone of the Badaling New Great Wall; In November, he was awarded the honorary title of "Outstanding Artist of the New Great Wall of China". In December 2016, the United Nations Academy of Painting and Calligraphy awarded him a lifetime fellowship certificate. In April 2018, the Academic Committee of the Chinese and Foreign Celebrity Culture Research Association awarded Liu Yanchao the honorary title of "Chinese Art Master". In February 2021, he was awarded the honorary title of "Artist of Centennial Contribution to the Party" by China Internet News Center. In May 2022, he was awarded the honorary title of "International Peace Artist" by the United Nations for the 20th edition. In November 2022, the National Gift Special Artist Evaluation Committee and other units awarded the honorary title of "National Treasure level Art Master". In February 2024, appointed as Vice Chairman of the Presidium of the World Federation of Artists. In August 2024, he was hired by the National Art Commission Calligraphy and Painting Art Museum as the director of the Haikou National Art Commission Calligraphy and Painting Art Museum.

钢筋铁骨立精神遂心应手作牵丝——记著名书法家刘延超

优秀的书法作品在眼前一展，总是会给人带来大振心绪的审美体验。怀素所写自叙帖是此震撼，张旭写古诗四帖是此震憾，当代国宝级书法大家刘延超先生创作《毛泽东诗词》四幅，大笔一挥，写透龙跳天门、虎跃凤阙的丰姿多神，件件都是令人相当震撼翰墨神品！这些充满视觉审美张力的当代书法佳作，把中国书法亘古相传的精气神，塑造得相当饱满，非常到位，即是审美的上品，也是收藏的珍品。不可多得，贵如和璧隋珠！

刘延超先生的书法习成底子相当扎实，他执笔历练碑帖数十年春秋，临池日久觉悟书道，写得诸书皆成博涉多优，尤其一手行草写出了钢筋铁骨的卓越精神，充满笔墨弘扬正能量的气场，是谓当代书法一面立骨传神的镜子！走进他的书法体系，观赏《观海听涛》，极是虬龙蜿蜒的姿态美，也具鸾凤徘徊的神情美。形神兼备装饰家居雅室，充满了文人书法的书卷气质。笔作遂心应手，不故意不刻意，因心行笔，结构险绝而能守正的线条结构，放笔可到天涯，收之则主重心。笔里有墨，墨里有笔，写得前后相随，高低有趣，为书法空间带来相当丰富的情景感，耐读耐品，可以装饰万家屏障，成为书法美化人们文化生活的优品，深受书法爱好者和艺术收藏者的喜爱。

难怪他的书法作品有着广泛的群众基础，也有着非常有领导力的市场开拓价值。一支毛笔写春秋，能够同时影响审美和市场两个层面的发展走向，刘延超不愧当代书法家的实力派！他的书法作品有着处于收藏市场高段位的属性，比如楹联作品《二月杏花八月桂三更灯火五更鸡》，又比如中堂《辛弃疾诗词》等等作品，都会让人看得赏心悦目，在品读过程中体会到翰墨香远的文化气象。刘延超先生用笔墨真功夫历练文化大成就，实践着笔墨当随时代的艺术原则，推动书道渊妙古今相续代不绝人！

钢筋铁骨立精神，遂心应手作牵丝。东方审美有一个核心原则，即是“守中之道。刘延超深谙传统文学原则，写书法就是弘扬文化要妙的担当，所以他的书法作品既有“刚”的力量感，也有“柔”的气韵质，以刚柔相济的笔墨节奏写下一幅幅类万物之象的书法作品，不失“刚”则力透纸背，融进“柔”则有牵丝玄妙。执笔在手运笔在心，心绪与笔墨相得益彰，成为当代文人书法的翰墨华章。看扇面《红豆生南国》，品信札《月落乌啼霜满天》，都是情感导向书法的代表作品。以优雅的书卷气质，营造着书法艺术可贵的儒雅氛围。介入市场当然是令人瞩目，纳入收藏必定让人喜闻乐见。秉持书道，创作佳品，刘延超成为当代书法文化弘扬和艺术市场的卓越开拓者！

著名书画艺术评论家单国强2024年2月28日

The spirit of standing firm with steel bars and iron bones, answering the call with one's own heart and holding the thread - a record of the famous calligrapher Liu Yanchao

Excellent calligraphy works displayed before one's eyes always bring a uplifting aesthetic experience. Huai Su's self narrative notes are awe inspiring, Zhang Xu's four ancient poetry notes are awe inspiring, and contemporary national treasure calligraphy master Liu Yanchao created four pieces of "Mao Zedong Poetry". With a big stroke of his pen, they depict the magnificent and vivid scenes of dragons jumping from the heavenly gate and tigers leaping from the phoenix pavilion. Each piece is a stunning masterpiece of calligraphy! These contemporary calligraphy masterpieces, full of visual aesthetic tension, have molded the essence and spirit of Chinese calligraphy that has been passed down from ancient times into a very full and accurate form. They are not only of high aesthetic quality, but also treasures for collection. Rare and precious, as precious as jade and Sui pearls!

Mr. Liu Yanchao has a solid foundation in calligraphy practice. He has been practicing stele inscriptions for decades and has long been aware of the importance of calligraphy. He has written many excellent works, especially in cursive script, which embodies the outstanding spirit of steel and iron bones. He is full of positive energy promoted by brush and ink, and is known as a mirror that stands firm and conveys spirit in contemporary calligraphy! Entering his calligraphy system and appreciating 'Watching the Sea and Listening to the Waves', one can see the beauty of the winding posture of a dragon and the wandering expression of a phoenix. Decorate the home with both form and spirit, and exude the calligraphic charm of literati. The pen works with ease, without intentional or deliberate actions. The structure of the lines is dangerous and can be kept straight, allowing the pen to reach the ends of the earth and the center of gravity when retracted. There is ink in the pen, ink in the pen, and the writing follows closely, with interesting heights, bringing a rich sense of scene to the calligraphy space. It is durable and can decorate the barriers of thousands of households, becoming an excellent product for calligraphy to beautify people's cultural life. It is deeply loved by calligraphy enthusiasts and art collectors.

No wonder his calligraphy works have a broad mass base and great market development value with leadership. Writing Spring and Autumn with a brush can simultaneously influence the development trends of both aesthetics and the market. Liu Yanchao is truly a powerful contemporary calligrapher! His calligraphy works have the attribute of being at a high level in the collection market, such as the couplet work "Apricot Blossoms in February and Osmanthus in August, Three Lights on the Lantern Festival, and Five Lights on the Chicken Festival", as well as the works in the middle hall "Poetry and Prose of Xin Qiji", etc., which will make people enjoy and appreciate the cultural atmosphere of calligraphy and ink in the reading process. Mr. Liu Yanchao has honed his cultural achievements through the use of brush and ink, practicing the artistic principle that brush and ink should keep up with the times, and promoting the profound beauty of calligraphy throughout history!

With steel and iron bones, one can stand firm and willingly hold onto the thread. There is a core principle of Eastern aesthetics, which is the "Way of Guarding the Center". Liu Yanchao is well versed in traditional literary principles, and writing calligraphy is a responsibility to promote culture. Therefore, his calligraphy works have both the power of "hardness" and the charm of "softness". With a combination of hardness and softness, he writes calligraphy works that resemble all things. Without losing "hardness", he is able to penetrate the back of the paper, while incorporating "softness" creates a mysterious and intricate effect. Holding the pen in the hand and moving it in the heart, the emotions and strokes complement each other, becoming a masterpiece of calligraphy for contemporary literati. Watching Fan Fan's "Red Bean Grows in the South" and appreciating Xin Zha's "Moon Falls, Black Crows Cry, Frost fills the Sky" are representative works of emotion oriented calligraphy. With an elegant calligraphic temperament, it creates a valuable and refined atmosphere of calligraphy art. Entering the market is certainly remarkable, and being included in collections is sure to be enjoyable. Adhering to the principles of calligraphy and creating excellent works, Liu Yanchao has become an outstanding pioneer in promoting contemporary calligraphy culture and the art market!

Famous calligraphy and painting art critic Shan Guoqiang February 28, 2024