“Reach the Realm of Coolness and Tranquility” Li Script Couplets by Zhao Zhiyong Dragon Soars Over the Nine Continents Sharjah Calligraphy Museum, UAE | August 2024 Su Dongpo Tao Yuanming of the Jin

Tao Yuanming of the Jin Dynasty loved chrysanthemums alone

I drink alone without a companion

the work combines strength and elegance

this piece is one-of-a-kind

is a member of the Gansu Calligraphers Association

“Reach the Realm of Coolness and Tranquility” Li Script Couplets by Zhao Zhiyong Dragon Soars Over the Nine Continents Sharjah Calligraphy Museum, UAE | August 2024 Su Dongpo Tao Yuanming of the JinDescription: This expressive Li script couplet by Zhao Zhiyong from Luohe, Henan, conveys a meditative ideal: Reach the realm of coolness and tranquility; nourish a joyful heart. With firm yet dynamic brushwork, Zhao captures the contrast between inner stillness and exuberant spirit. The work reflects not only visual harmony but also spiritual aspiration. The characters are well structured, bold, and slightly textured, evoking a sense of ancient