Lu Zhongnan Regular Script Calligraphy | Zhi Cun Gao Yuan Xin Wu Jing Wei (Aspire to Great Heights, Awaken to Subtle Truths)

Work Meaning & Introduction

Product Overview

This is an original regular-script calligraphy piece by Lu Zhongnan, a prestigious contemporary Chinese calligrapher. The artwork bears the classical motto 志存高遠，心悟精微 (Zhì cún gāo yuǎn, xīn wù jīng wēi) — “Aspire to great heights, and awaken to the subtle and exquisite.” The phrase “Zhi Cun Gao Yuan” originates from Zhuge Liang’s celebrated admonition urging one to harbor lofty ambitions, while “Xin Wu Jing Wei” reflects the refined pursuit of perceiving life’s subtle truths. Executed on gold-flecked xuan paper with dignified, full-bodied brushwork, the piece is ideal for wall decoration in executive offices, studies and reception halls, and as a premium cultural collectible & gift for art lovers worldwide.

Artist Introduction

Lu Zhongnan (born December 1950, Wuhan, ancestral home: Jiyuan, Henan). He is a celebrated Chinese calligrapher who receives special government allowance from the State Council of China. He serves as Director-Member of Chinese Calligraphers Association, Vice-Chairman of Hard-Pen Calligraphy Committee and Member of Regular-Script Committee of CCA. He was a member of the 10th and 11th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and Research Librarian & Director of Design Division at the Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution.

Lu Zhongnan is widely recognized for his regular script (Kaishu). His calligraphy inherits the traditions of Ouyang Xun's O-style regular script, enhanced with greater weightiness and solidness. He masters both small-character works and large-character calligraphy, and has inscribed plaques for numerous public institutions across China. His artworks are collected by national museums, state guest houses and Chinese overseas embassies.

Application Scenarios

Wall art for home: study, tea room, private residence
Decoration for high-end club, office, business reception space
Cultural collection, business gift, cross-cultural art souvenir

Authenticity Guarantee

100% hand-painted original ink artwork, not print. Certificate of authenticity available upon request.