“Ai Lian Shuo (Essay on the Love of the Lotus)” Regular Script by Liu Suhua

Description ：

This work by Liu Suhua (Jiangxi, China) presents “Ai Lian Shuo (Essay on the Love of the Lotus)” by Zhou Dunyi of the Song Dynasty. The essay praises the noble and pure character of the lotus, symbolizing integrity and moral strength. Written in regular script, this piece conveys both elegance and scholarly refinement.

• Script: Regular Script (Kaishu)

• Dimensions: 138 × 69 cm (54 1/3 × 27 4/5 in)

• Content: “Ai Lian Shuo” by Zhou Dunyi (Song Dynasty)

Excerpt Translation:
“Among the flowers of land and water, many are lovable. The chrysanthemum, admired by Tao Yuanming, represents seclusion. The peony, admired by worldly people, symbolizes wealth and rank. Yet I especially love the lotus, which emerges unstained from the mud, fresh and upright, pure inside and outside…”

Artist Bio:
Liu Suhua, from Jiangxi, is a member of the Jiangxi Calligraphers Association, the China Hard-pen Calligraphy Association, and the Jiangxi Gongbi Painting Association. His calligraphy is admired for its upright structure and graceful strength, often presented in cultural exhibitions.

One-of-a-kind original handwritten calligraphy work. Unframed.