“Wind” Hard-Pen Calligraphy by Aaron (Age 7) Zhao Mengfu reflects on the artistic path

reflects on the artistic path as a form of self-cultivation

but with feeling —in misty woods and gentle waters

Jiang Cheng Zi — Ten Years of Life and Death Are Distant and Dim• Script style: Kaishu (Regular Script)• Material: Calligraphy on decorative Chu Jian stationery• Size: 18 × 8 cm• Artist: Li Wei

often displayed during the Lunar New Year to welcome wealth into the household

Excerpt translation:“From youth

“Wind” Hard-Pen Calligraphy by Aaron (Age 7) Zhao Mengfu reflects on the artistic pathDescriptionThis hard pen calligraphy work by Aaron a 7 year old student from Los Angeles, transcribes the poem (Wind) by Tang dynasty poet Li Qiao. The poem uses vivid imagery to describe the force of the autumn wind sweeping through thousands of bamboo, conveying both grandeur and natural power. With neat and careful strokes, Aaron demonstrates early discipline and enthusiasm for calligraphy, capturing a childs innocence while engaging with classical