“Easily one can recognize the face of the east wind, and everywhere blossoms in profusion always signal spring.”Clerical Script Couplets by Yang Xiaomei

Description:

This clerical script couplet by Yang Xiaomei, a calligrapher from Datong, Shanxi Province, presents the famous springtime verse:
“Easily one can recognize the face of the east wind, and everywhere blossoms in profusion always signal spring.”
The lines express the vibrancy and optimism of the season, often interpreted as a metaphor for renewal and the flourishing of life and hope.

Rendered in the clerical script (Li Shu), the work demonstrates a strong sense of form, rhythm, and balance. Yang’s brushstrokes are powerful yet measured, combining traditional structure with expressive flow. The seal and side inscription further reflect the artist's personal style and literary understanding.

Poem Title:
"Recognizing the East Wind, Spring Is in Full Bloom"

Calligraphy Style:
Clerical Script (Li Shu)

Dimensions:
44 × 138 cm
(17 1/3 × 54 1/3 in)

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

About the Artist:

Yang Xiaomei, Female, from Datong, Shanxi, China

• Member of the China News Publishing Calligraphers Association

• Researcher at the China Standard Script Art Research Institute

• Member of the Shanxi Calligraphers Association

• Director of the Datong Academy of Calligraphy under the China News Publishing Association

• Hosted the 2023 solo exhibition “Red Plum Blossoms in Bloom” at Datong Library