3 April 2024 Master Yun International Symposium cum Art Exhibition “Art Education and Dialogue with the World” at the National People’s Congress Conference Centre in Beijing

  

Master Yun Long Zi

On 3 April 2024, Master Yun International Symposium cum Art Exhibition, themed “Art Education and Dialogue with the World”, was held at the National People’s Congress Conference Centre in Beijing, China. Leaders from Chinese national ministries and commissions, artists from Singapore, ambassadors to China, and guests gathered to join a cultural and artistic feast.

 Mr Hu Zhenmin

Hu Zhenmin, former Deputy Minister of the Central Propaganda Department of the Communist Party of China, former Secretary and Vice Chairman of the Party Group in the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, Executive Vice Chairman of the China Cares for the Next Generation Work Committee, attended the symposium and announced its opening. The symposium was hosted by Song Chengjiao of China Central Television (CCTV).

Mr Teng Daoyang

Mr Teng Daoyang, Chairman of the Entrepreneurs Strategic Working Committee of the Private Science and Technology Promoters Association under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Expert Advisor of the Academic Committee of the International Celebrity Culture Research Society of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, Honorary Chairman of the Organising Committee of the International Symposium On Master Yun’s Fengshui Art, delivered a welcome speech. He praised Master Yun Long Zi’s works for their deep traditional heritage and distinct contemporary vibe. He highlighted Master Yun’s artistic achievements and passion for Chinese culture, not only setting an example for artists but also contributing to the promotion of Chinese culture globally. Master Yun is considered a guardian and promoter of traditional Chinese culture.

Chinese Singaporean artist, Master Yun Long Zi, gave a brilliant speech. He’s the founder of the “Celebrationism” art style, the first artist invited to exhibit at the Great Wall of China, Honorary President of the International Art and Culture (Singapore) Federation, founder of Singapore’s Lotus on Water Fengshui Gallery, and Chairman of the International Symposium On Master Yun’s Fengshui Art. He thanked the leaders and guests for their attendance, explaining how his works display the aesthetic taste of Chinese calligraphy and incorporate the effects of light, shadow, and colour from Western paintings. He expressed pride not in the uniqueness of his works but in their inclusivity. 

Mr Kan Ying Loong

Mr Kan Ying Loong, Executive Director of Singapore’s Lotus on Water Fengshui Gallery and Vice Chairman of the International Symposium On Master Yun’s Fengshui Art, delivered a keynote speech on “The Impact of Master Yun’s Art in Promoting Chinese Culture Internationally and Its Deep Influence on the People”. He thanked Master Yun for bringing art into people’s lives, resonating with their daily essentials and shopping, and for re-centering art around humanity, awakening the public’s inner nobility, elegance, beauty, positivity, and greatness, and promoting the spirit of Celebrationism as an inspiration for joy.

 Prince Tesso Sisowath

At the symposium, Prince Tesso Sisowath of the Kingdom of Cambodia, director of the Princess Buppha Devi Dance Academy and a representative of the royal ballet cultural heritage in the Kingdom of Cambodia, gave a keynote speech on “The Cultural Bridge Role Played by Master Yun’s Art Internationally Amongst the Nobility”, and conducted a ceremony to present Master Yun with Cambodia’s intangible cultural heritage of the royal ballet.  

Mr Eric Raisina

Eric Raisina, founder of the Eric Raisina Couture House, a renowned international fashion designer, and the pioneer of Cambodian silk fashion, delivered a keynote speech on “The Bridge Between Master Yun’s Art and Fashion Culture”. 

Dr Qu Zequan

Dr Qu Zequan, General Manager of Singapore Mingding International (Group) and chief lecturer at Singapore Mingding International Education and Training Centre, spoke on “The Symbiosis and Mutual Growth of Philosophy, Character, and Calligraphy and Painting: An Insight into Master Yun’s Artistic Style”. They discussed Master Yun’s art and Chinese culture, aristocratic culture, fashion culture, and the symbiosis of philosophy, character, and calligraphy and painting from various perspectives, delving deeply into Master Yun’s calligraphy and paintings. The collision and integration of Eastern and Western cultures were felt, showcasing the unique charm of multicultural interactions, stories of cultural exchange, open cooperation, and the search for common ground amidst cultural differences.

Senior officials, generals, and experts, as well as foreign ambassadors to China who attended the symposium, shared their views on Master Yun’s artworks from various angles, discussing the works’ reflections on the economy, culture, humanities, landscapes, and ecological civilisation, and the historical and contemporary significance contained within. They praised the symposium as a palace of cultural exchange and art appreciation, stirring resonance and encouragement in the art field both domestically and internationally, from technique to artistic concept. They unanimously agreed that cultural exchange serves as a bond to enhance world peace and friendship. By understanding and appreciating the art of different countries, people can establish deeper connections and friendships.

In recent years, China has prioritised the creative transformation and innovative development of traditional Chinese arts and culture. Against the backdrop of globalisation, cultural exchange and integration have brought us new opportunities. Firstly, it has fostered friendly relations and economic cooperation between countries. Cultural exchange and integration also help break down cultural barriers and prejudices, enhancing mutual understanding and respect among different cultures. Secondly, it has provided a broader stage and more possibilities for cultural innovation and development. The successful organisation of International Symposium On Master Yun’s Fengshui Art has stimulated the creativity and imagination of cultural and artistic creators, injecting new vitality into cultural innovation and development.

2024年4月3日 云龙子艺术国际研讨会"艺术教育与世界" 暨云龙子书画展在中国首都北京•人大会议中心举行

云龙子大师

2024年4月3日，以”艺术教育与世界对话”为主题的云龙子艺术国际研讨会暨云龙子书画展在中国首都北京•人大会议中心举行。中国国家部委的相关领导们与来自新加坡的艺术家们、驻华大使及各位嘉宾共聚一堂，共赴文化艺术盛宴。

胡振民先生

中共中央宣传部原副部长、中国文联原党组书记、书记处书记、副主席、中国关心下一代工作委员会常务副主任胡振民出席研讨会并宣布研讨会开幕。中央电视台宋承蛟主持了本次研讨会。

滕道阳先生

科技部中国民营科技促进会企业家战略工作委员会主席、中国文联中外名人文化研究会学术委员会专家顾问、”云龙子艺术国际研讨会”组委会荣誉主席滕道阳先生致欢迎辞。他赞赏云龙子大师的作品既有着深厚的传统积淀，又有着鲜明的时代气息，他的艺术成就和对中华文化的热爱与传承精神，不仅为艺术家们树立了榜样，也为推动中华文化走向世界贡献了自己的力量，是中华传统文化的守望者和传播者。

新加坡籍华人艺术家、”欢庆主义”画派创始人、首位应邀在中国万里长城展出画作的画家、新加坡（国际）文化艺术联合会名誉主席、新加坡云龙子旺财馆创始人、云龙子艺术国际研讨会主席云龙子先生在会上作了精彩演讲，他感谢参会领导和嘉宾的到来，阐述了他的作品在美学上展现出了中囯书法的美学品味，也运用了西画中光、影与色彩的效果。相比参会嘉宾们盛赞其作品的独特性，他更自豪于他艺术作品的包容性。

简应隆先生

新加坡云龙子旺财馆执行董事、云龙子艺术国际研讨会副主席简应隆先生作了《云龙子艺术在传承中囯文化而发扬至国际的效果，及其深入民心的影响》的主题演讲。他感谢云大师把艺术带到人民的生活之中，感染了他们，与他们的衣、食、购物等产生共鸣。感谢云大师的艺术重新回到人的本位，是为人类而艺术。感谢作品唤醒了民众内心的崇高、高雅、优美、积极、伟大。发扬了欢庆主义精神，是启迪人们欢庆的杰作。

柬埔寨王国天娑·西索瓦王子殿下

在会上，柬埔寨王国亲王、布拜德威公主舞蹈学院总监、柬埔寨王国宫廷芭蕾文化传承代表人、柬埔寨王国天娑·西索瓦王子殿下作了《云龙子艺术在国际上与贵族发挥的文化桥梁作用》主题演讲，并在现场举行了向云龙子大师赠送柬埔寨非物质文化遗产”宫廷芭蕾”仪式。

艾力克·莱新纳先生

来自法国的艾力克·莱新纳高级时装馆及工作坊创办人、国际著名时装设计师、柬埔寨丝绸时装化第一人艾力克·莱新纳先生作了《云龙子艺术与时尚文化搭起的桥梁》主题演讲。

曲则全博士

新加坡铭鼎国际(集团)总经理、新加坡铭鼎国际教育培训中心首席讲师曲则全博士作了《哲性、风骨与书画的互融共生：管窥云龙子艺术风貌》的主题演讲。他们从不同角度就云龙子艺术与中国文化、贵族文化、时尚文化以及哲性、风骨与书画的互融共生，深度及多维地解析云大师的书画艺术，以及在不同文化背景的碰撞之下，感受到中西文化的碰撞与融合，领略到多元文化碰撞出的独特魅力，文明互鉴、开放合作、多元文化交流碰撞的故事，以及在文化差异中寻找共情，展现各民族艺术在历史的沉淀与融合中形成的多元特质，也坚定了更多海内外朋友的文化自信。

中共中央宣传部原副部长、中国文联原党组书记、中国关心下一代工作委员会胡振民主任，中华全国工商业联合会原副主席兼秘书长桓玉珊，外交部原副局长、中央国家机关书法家协会副主席、中国诗书画研究会副会长兼李铎书法艺术研究会会长李少青分别为本次研讨会赠送墨宝。李少青局长表示，文化艺术交流是一种独特的语言，激发了创新与变革的活力。不同文化和思想的碰撞与融合为艺术家提供了无限的可能性。这种创新与变革推动了艺术界的繁荣发展，并为社会的进步与发展注入了新的活力。

第九、十届全国政协常委、国务院资深参事、国家教育咨询委员会委员、中国书画协会副主席、中华海峡两岸书画艺术家协会主席任玉岭，中国人民解放军常江海少将，中国当代书画家、书画鉴赏家、中国书画家联谊会创始人终身名誉主席、徐悲鸿画室执行主任王子忠，商务部中国国际贸易学会南南经贸合作委员会秘书长宋艳辉，新加坡铭鼎国际(集团)总经理、新加坡铭鼎国际教育培训中心首席讲师、新加坡南洋理工大学原长聘副教授曲则全博士，新加坡查尔斯等人有限公司创办人与执行董事、云龙子大师艺术作坊总监陈刚先生出席研讨会。

研讨会还特别邀请了波黑驻华大使H.E. Sinisa Berjan（西尼沙贝尔扬）、布隆迪驻华大使H.E. Telesphore Irambona（伊拉姆博纳）、黑山驻华大使代办Daniela Djurdjic Dedic （耶拉·久尔迪奇·戴迪奇）、赞比亚驻华大使馆公使H.E. LIKOKOTO SILILO（希里落）、中非公使H.E. Bernard Gollondo（贝合纳）、南苏丹驻华大使代办 Josh Maya （乔希玛雅）。

参加研讨会的领导、将军、专家们及莅会外国驻华大使，对云龙子艺术作品从不同角度切入，各抒己见，畅所欲言，对作品在反映经济、文化、人文、风物、生态文明等方面以及作品蕴含的重要历史意义和现实意义进行了探讨，提出了他们的观点和独到的见解。盛赞本次研讨会是文化交流与艺术鉴赏的殿堂，激起中国内外艺术领域从技巧至艺术概念上的共鸣与共勉。他们一致认为，文化交流是增进世界和平与友谊的纽带。通过互相了解和欣赏不同国家的艺术作品，各国人民之间能够建立更加深厚的联系和友谊。

近年来，我们国家高度重视中华优秀传统文化艺术的创造性转化和创新性发展，在全球化的背景下，文化交流和文化融合为我们带来了新的机遇。首先，它促进了各国之间的友好关系和经济合作。文化交流和文化融合也有助于打破文化壁垒和偏见，增进不同文化之间的相互了解和尊重。其次，它为文化创新和发展提供了更广阔的舞台和更多的可能性。云龙子艺术国际研讨会的成功举办，激发了文化艺术创作者们的创造力和想象力，为文化创新和发展注入了新的活力。

11 March 2024 Beijing Symposium On Master Yun’s Fengshui Art Was a Resounding Success

“Gleaming Brilliance, Golden Splendour, and Exquisite Nobility”: Beijing Symposium On Master Yun’s Fengshui Art Was a Resounding Success

Unbeknownst to many, the renowned artist Master Yun Long Zi has held 17 major solo exhibitions around the world. Following his spectacular exhibitions at the Great Wall of China and Tokyo Calligraphy Exhibition in 2023, Master Yun held the Symposium On Master Yun’s Fengshui Art on 11 March 2024, coinciding with the traditional Chinese Dragon Head-Raising Day, in Beijing.

The significance of this Symposium On Master Yun’s Fengshui Art lies in its in-depth and multidimensional analysis of Master Yun’s fengshui art. It traced its origins and, amidst the collision of different cultural discourses, sparked a resonance and mutual encouragement in the art fields both within and outside China, from techniques to artistic concepts.

Distinguished guest, His Excellency Mr Alain Wong, the Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius to China, after admiring Master Yun Long Zi’s fengshui calligraphy, remarked, “I greatly admire Master Yun’s work. His calligraphy is a genius masterpiece that also unites the whole world. Like the spirit of Mauritius, although we are small, we are inclusive; just one of Master Yun’s works can be so captivating and suitable for all ages. I will surely talk about Master Yun’s art often.”

Subsequently, Secretary Xue Qiliang, former Director of the Office of the Central Propaganda Department and the first Chairman of the Graduate Student Union of Peking University, also stated, “Master Yun Long Zi is genuinely talented, and his works are urgently needed in this era. Master Yun’s works bring Chinese culture to the present and then to the whole world. Our Chinese values of benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom, and faith can all be found in Master Yun’s calligraphy. Perhaps, many have recognised the importance of cultural confidence, but Master Yun’s paintings truly achieve this.”

Regarding the artistic aspect of Master Yun Long Zi, China’s National First-Class Artist, Ambassador of China Cultural Cooperation of Silk Road Cities Alliance, member of the China Artists Association, China Calligraphers Association, and China Writers Association, Mr Li Mingquan shared, “Master Yun Long Zi has inherited the fine tradition of Chinese calligraphy, yet, considering the national conditions of Singapore and the aesthetics and fashionable life of modern people, he has ‘advanced with the times’ to create this new art form, without deviating from the orthodox. It is indeed like water with a source and a tree with roots, possessing strong vitality and high aesthetic value.”

Mr Li Mingquan continued, “Currently, there is a strange phenomenon of jianghu calligraphy in the domestic calligraphy scene, which advocates ugliness as beauty and arbitrarily changes the structure and layout of Chinese characters without any cultural and artistic content, sensationalising and shocking the public to attract attention, hastily seeking quick success, self-righteous, and even glorifying it as ‘innovation’. In fact, this is completely different from the true sense of innovation, leading calligraphy astray. In contrast, Master Yun’s calligraphy is based on the excellent national traditional culture as its foundation and is promoted. Master Yun is knowledgeable and treasures his learning, with a deep foundation in Chinese culture, integrating his understanding and perception of the world into calligraphy art creation, truly re-creating art. It is creating a form on the land of Singapore that is more suitable for growth and promotion, making it both form and spirit, full and vibrant.”

Master Yun Long Zi responded, “I believe art expresses life. Since my thinking incorporates both Chinese and Western languages and cultures, why not let them express themselves in my art as well?” And by comparing Ming dynasty Zheng He’s contributions to Southeast Asia with how Western colonisers treated indigenous peoples, he emphasised the superior features of Chinese culture: “Chinese culture is not only extremely inclusive but also a civilisation that blesses the world with its benevolence. Chinese culture is the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Therefore, when journalists from different countries interview me and ask where I am an artist from, I always respond: I am a Chinese artist from Singapore. I am a Chinese artist from Singapore.”

For this Symposium On Master Yun’s Fengshui Art, Master Yun specifically created 21 new calligraphy works themed around different birds, such as Building a Nest to Attract Phoenixes, A Peng’s Journey of Thousands of Miles, All Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix, and A Flock of Swans Playing in the Sea. Master Yun used oracle bone script and seal script, incorporated semi-cursive script, and infused new life appropriate for the new era, developing his consistently celebratory style, resulting in works that are dazzling in daylight and sparkling under fluorescent light, truly inspiring. It can be said: “All birds return to their nests, a multitude of sparrows pay homage to the phoenix!”

Vice President of the Henan Province Bird and Flower Painting Research Society, Vice Chairman of the Jiaozuo Fine Brushwork Research Society, Ms Zhang Lingli commented, “Master Yun Long Zi is a legendary figure. The first time I saw Master Yun’s work, I asked myself: Can paintings be done like this? Indeed, Master Yun’s art is unique. It breaks the boundaries of painting. A good art work can transcend specific forms, genres... This is very different from our traditional painting style.”

Ms Zhang Lingli also took the opportunity of this symposium to look back on Master Yun commissioning her to paint a portrait of Confucius, the Supreme Sage. During the painting process, Master Yun discussed the details of Confucius’ image with her multiple times. She gained insight into Master Yun’s unique understanding of Confucius and Confucianism and felt honoured to paint the portrait of Confucius for Master Yun, who is dedicated to passing down Chinese culture.

Subsequently, China’s National First-Class Artist, member of the China Artists Association, Deputy Head of National Chinese Painting Major Exhibition Committee, Vice President of the Central Party School Painting and Calligraphy Academy, Deputy Director of the Shanxi Creation Centre of the China Artists Association, Ms Tan Hongjing extended, “The first time I saw Master Yun Long Zi’s art work, it reminded me of the feeling I had when I first saw Picasso’s paintings: How could he paint like this? Looking at Master Yun’s work, it’s full of passion, reminding me of the feeling I had when I saw Van Gogh’s works: That vitality, bursting out of the frame!”

Ms Tan Hongjing continued, “As a professional painter, I can say, Master Yun’s works are... innovative, surprising, how he combines completely different painting elements together... it’s not easy.”

Master Yun Long Zi is the sixth-generation successor of a fengshui family, from a family of scholars, learning fine arts and calligraphy from a young age. He is the first Chinese to hold an exhibition at the UNESCO World Heritage Site La Pedrera-Casa Milà in Spain and the first person to hold a calligraphy exhibition at the Great Wall of China.

Master Yun’s fengshui art advocates “Celebrationism,” celebrating everything worth celebrating, anytime, anywhere. Day or night, victory or loss, surprises or disappointments, all are moments for celebration.

Then, at the Symposium On Master Yun’s Fengshui Art, member of the China Artists Association, Vice Chairman of the China Calligraphers and Painters Association, Vice Secretary-General of the China Women Painters Association, Executive Member of the Beijing Women’s Federation, Vice Chairman of the Beijing Traditional Chinese Painting Artists Association, member of the Heilongjiang Province Artists Association, art researcher at the Heilongjiang Province Academy of Painting (Art Gallery), National First-Class Artist, Deputy Dean of the China Tongze Painting Academy, Ms Zeng Yingchun said, “Before, I had seen Master Yun Long Zi’s art works, which were refreshing and had a kind of inexplicable infectivity. Today, after seeing Master Yun’s new calligraphy works, I have a few words: gleaming brilliance, golden splendour, and exquisite nobility. As a professional artist, many times, we dare not take too big a step, for fear of ‘stepping on a landmine’. Master Yun’s breakthroughs, unexpected... really have to learn from Master Yun.”

Ms Zeng Yingchun continued, “I paint freehand paintings. Many times, I have thought about how to let the various elements during the exhibition complement the freehand atmosphere and feeling of my works... but I have never been able to do it. Now, whether it’s the location of Master Yun’s exhibition, the lighting of the paintings, the frames, etc... what we want to do but can’t, Master Yun has achieved. We all have to learn from Master Yun.”

Master Yun’s fengshui paintings are masterpieces that inspire celebration, using real gold and silver as pigments to reflect true wealth and elegance. Master’s fengshui paintings are currently printed on two types of Laurent-Perrier champagne. Master Yun also innovated painting with champagne and used this method to create fengshui paintings. Master Yun has also been recognised for his contributions to the champagne industry, being inducted into “Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne” in 2018.

Master Yun’s breakthroughs in art have also been recognised by China Central Television (CCTV). In 2019, Master Yun was recognised as a “Chinese Pioneer” for his contributions to fengshui and fengshui art. His experiences and philosophy were also made into a personal documentary. At the same time, Master Yun also received the “Industry Leader Award”, “Achievement in Art Award”, and was bestowed the titles of “I Ching Gold Medal Master” and “Golden Lotus Chinese Ambassador.” In 2021, Master Yun was recognised as the founder of the origins of the following four: fengshui painting, fengshui calligraphy, fengshui jewellery, and fengshui art.

Contemporary State Gift Calligrapher, President of the Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Art Research Institute, Executive Chairman of the Asia-Pacific Cultural Committee, Honorary Chairman of the China National Economic Development Promotion Association, Chairman Gao Tengyue also mentioned at the seminar, “Master Yun’s art is very superb, achievements very transcendental.”

Then, Deputy Editor of the Chinese Artists Association, member of the China Calligraphers Association, member of the Central Government Organs Painting and Calligraphy Association, Senior Registered Teacher of the China Calligraphers Association, member of the Chinese Poetry Society, Visiting Professor at Hunan University of Technology, Shen Peng (Zheng Ju) stated, “Master Yun Long Zi’s calligraphy is an art with a lot of ‘chew’, a lot of taste.”

Following, disciple of the famous painter Fan Zeng, National First-Class Artist, member of the China Calligraphers Association, member of the Shanxi Province Artists Association, Mr Ye Jianbo surprisingly pointed out, “In the art world, we often mention and focus on ‘figurative, imaginative, abstract’; unexpectedly, Master Yun Long Zi’s works, besides these three images, ingeniously use thousands of colours, taking art to a higher level.”

In addition, Director Wei Dongyuan of the Strategic Research Institute of the Ministry of Science and Technology discovered a significant connection between material science and art after viewing Master Yun’s calligraphy works. For example, Master Yun’s use of acrylic paint and real gold. Such an innovative painting method, also discovered by us Chinese (Yun Long Zi), is Master Yun Long Zi’s contribution to all Chinese.

Director Rong Xiwu of the Urban Strategy Department of the National Development and Reform Commission’s Urban and Small Town Reform and Development Centre proposed: Fengshui is our science and culture, and suggested that Master Yun’s art should be produced on an industrial scale, thus spreading Master Yun’s art to a wider audience, also allowing Master Yun’s Celebrationism painting style to be more effectively promoted.

Other guests participating in this seminar included Minister Zhang Tianbao (former Vice Minister of Education, National Superintendent Advisor), Mr Xu Deshun (researcher at the National Commerce Ministry’s International Economic Research Institute), Mr Li Hao (Secretary-General/Deputy Director of the China High-tech Industrialisation Research Association’s Technology Achievement Transformation Collaboration Work Committee), Mr Wang Junfa (Executive Secretary of the Qilu Think Tank), Mr Kan Ying Loong (Executive Director of Lotus on Water), and Mr Charles Chen (Assistant to Master Yun Long Zi). Mr James Hu (renowned Singapore actor, fourth-generation successor of Ip Man’s Wing Chun Kung Fu) served as the host of this symposium.

Beijing Symposium On Master Yun’s Fengshui Art
11 March 2024