The art of brush and ink carries the cultural context through a thousand years, and embodies profound humanistic sentiments. In celebration of the 106th anniversary of National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) and the 60th anniversary of its Department of Chinese Literature, the Art Center and the Department of Chinese Literature co-hosted “The 60th Anniversary Celebration of Department of Chinese Literature at NCHU: A Special Exhibition of Wang Li-Ching's Manuscript, Tsao Wei-Chu's Calligraphy and Contributions of Faculty and Students.” which invited 39 distinguished alumni who have made significant contributions to the teaching, research, and promotion in calligraphy. The exhibition showcases nearly 70 pieces of calligraphy and over 30 albums of manuscript that concretely bring out the spirit of the department’s enrich legacy over the past 6 decades. It also honors the achievements and contributions of esteemed predecessors in painting, calligraphy, and cultural artifacts. The special exhibition will be on display from October 16 to November 13, 2025.
The Department of Chinese Literature at NCHU was established in 1965, and renowned scholars who came overseas have been recruited to teach since then. Due to the influence of scholars, the fame of Department of Chinese Literature grew in just a few years, becoming “a prestigious center of Sinology,” as Professor Hu Chu-Sheng remarked. Over the past 60 years, the department has steadily expanded, establishing programs such as the Continuing Education Division, Master’s Program, Executive Master’s Program, and Doctoral Program. With a comprehensive academic structure, it has nurtured over ten thousand talented alumni who have excelled in various fields—especially in academia, education, media, the arts, and marketing. Among these, calligraphy stands out as a distinctive artistic highlight of the university.
The participating calligraphers are including the department founding chair, Professor Li Di-Sheng, along with Professors Ming Yun-Chung, Gong Ying-De, Kong De-Cheng, Li Bing-Nan, Wang Li-Ching, and Chen Ding-Shan, whom are all highly respected scholars in Sinology with their unique calligraphic styles. Afterward, Professors Tsao Wei-Chu, Hsiung Fu-Guang, and Chu Ting-Hsien were invited to offer calligraphy courses, then Professor Chen Chin-Chung (27th NCHU Outstanding Alumnus) took over, who held a dedicated calligraphy position and earned great respect in the calligraphy field. Currently, this tradition is upheld by alumnus Lin Rong-Sen (19th NCHU Outstanding Alumnus), who previously served as Director of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of Nantou County. Under through this nurturing environment, many alumni have gone on to become award-winning calligraphers, university scholars, leaders of calligraphy institutions, or independent instructors in calligraphy teaching. Their collective efforts have extended the reach of NCHU’s brush and ink far beyond campus, embodying the spirit and camaraderie of a community devoted to cultural preservation and the art of writing.Thanks to this nurturing environment, many alumni have gone on to become award-winning calligraphers, university scholars, leaders of calligraphy societies, or independent instructors. Their collective efforts have extended the reach of NCHU’s brush and ink far beyond campus, embodying the spirit and camaraderie of a community devoted to cultural preservation and the art of writing.
Regardless of the form and scripts of artworks, each piece of calligraphy reflects the inner world of its creator and their deep reverence for the Chinese script. In this digital age, the value of handwritten work has become increasingly precious, reminding us that writing is not merely a tool for communication, it is also a vessel for emotion and a symbol of cultural identity. The rhythmic flow of brushstrokes, the aesthetic arrangement of paper space, the vibe and literary depth embedded in the poems and setenseses allow viewers to draw inspiration from tradition and reflect on how classical art can find renewed meaning in contemporary art. Special thanks to alumnus Lin Ze-Hui, General Manager of Fullon Pharmacy, for sponsoring the exhibition album publication, which is keeping the wonderful calligraphy works of alumni across generations to shine together with those of their predecessors that will be cherished and remembered for years to come.
►Exhibition Information
Admission Free
Opening reception: at 11:00 a.m., October 16, 2025
Date: October 16 ~ November 13, 2025
Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 from Mon. to Fri., 10:00-16:00 from Sat. to Sun. (closed on public holidays)
Venue: Art Center, NCHU (The 7th floor in Library building)
►Exhibitor
李滌生、王禮卿、孔德成、陳定山、弓英德、明允中、朱廷獻、曹緯初、熊復光、陳欽忠、林榮森、陳佳聲、陳秀雋、簡月娟、陳星平、張致苾、陳昭坤、陳穎昌、洪曜南、洪嘉勇、王振邦、張家馨、阮威旭、洪文雄、黃昭祥、林俊臣、林靖洲、姚吉聰、施承佑、陳藝雙、陳建勝、温錦惠、鄭世宗、張宗欽、陳文妍、陳姝如、張寓理、蘇璿硯、葉映辰
