“Love Pining” Zhuan Script by Zhang Danzhe Dragon Soars Over the Nine Continents Sharjah Calligraphy Museum, UAE | August 2024
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Description:
This Zhuan (seal) script work by Zhang Danzhe from Jinzhou, Liaoning, presents the classic Tang poem “Love Pining” by Wang Wei. The poem uses the symbol of red beans (hongdou) — often called “seeds of love” — to express deep longing and emotional connection.
Zhang’s interpretation employs a modern yet refined Zhuan style, balancing structural precision with spontaneous brushwork. Each character breathes with the elegance and ancient charm of seal script, while retaining emotional resonance.
Poem Text (Excerpt Translation):
“Red beans grow in the southern lands,
In spring their branches sprout anew.
Gather them more, I implore,
For they are tokens of love so true.”
Poem Title:
《相思》 Love Pining
By Wang Wei (王维), Tang Dynasty
Calligraphy Style:
Zhuan Script (Seal Script)
Dimensions:
138 × 69 cm
(54 1/3 × 27 4/5 in)
One-of-a-kind original handwritten calligraphy work. Unframed.
About the Artist:
Zhang Danzhe is a member of the Liaoning Calligraphers Association, Deputy Secretary-General of the Jinzhou Calligraphers Association, and Vice Chairman of the Linghai Calligraphers Association. Her works have been frequently selected for national and provincial exhibitions and competitions, including the 6th National Women's Calligraphy and Seal Cutting Exhibition hosted by the China Calligraphers Association.