“Early Journey in the Shang Mountains” Hard-Pen Calligraphy by Li Qianyu Liu Gongquan an iconic letter from the

an iconic letter from the Song Dynasty

Yang Wenjie’s calligraphy conveys clarity and strength

moonlight shining between pines

About the Artist:Jin Jianwen

“Early Journey in the Shang Mountains” Hard-Pen Calligraphy by Li Qianyu Liu Gongquan an iconic letter from theDescriptionThis hard pen calligraphy work was created by Li Qianyu, a 9 year old student from Beijing, China. The piece presents the Tang dynasty poet Cen Shens Early Journey in the Shang Mountains. Written in regular script (Kaishu), the calligraphy shows clarity and balance, reflecting the youthful but disciplined hand of the student. The poem evokes the sorrow of a traveler leaving home at dawn, with vivid imagery of crowing roosters, autumn