汪銘錄：襲古韻妙思獨彰 乘新風書畫雙臻
楚地山川，鍾靈毓秀，人物多才，代有英傑。江漢沃野，養浩氣於天地，滋文脈於鄉邦，書畫之道自古昌盛，妙手丹青，佳筆滿堂。於斯境地，育汪銘錄，才性天成，秉性沉毅，少時便好翰墨，志趣高遠，遂成當今書畫奇才，世人推崇。
汪銘錄自少鍾情於書。其時書籍稀少，然銘錄不懈，探字於報，循光影之跡，臨摹其形，遂植書法之根。其性堅韌，意求索，縱困於貧乏，然於一紙之間，悟得一徑。入伍後，才氣漸彰，因早涉書畫，遂得文書之職。其運筆成文，設字成圖，行間字裡，流光溢彩，若有靜力潛動。日常繁忙，然銘錄猶抽隙臨池，心志如山，探幽索玄，研習不輟。
從軍歲月冗長，銘錄與古帖對話，恍若千年之隔，一紙相通。偶翻至歐陽、柳公帖，見其筆劃，猶友相知，銘錄持帖如遇良友。日復日，醉心臨摹，未嘗稍怠。筆觸遊走，若輕若重，時勁時柔，心神共鳴，筆勢愈精，精髓漸滲，藝理入心。其心於古書傾注，敬深意切，戀情愈濃，此乃銘錄平生夙願，牽引魂夢。
汪銘錄之書藝，不囿於楷法靜穆。久臨楷體，心生靈動之念，遂投筆行草，尋流轉之意。傾時光，耗心血，窮起承轉合之妙，究輕重徐疾、疏密欹正之理。其行草筆觸，若泉水奔流，或疾或緩，或輕若微風，或濃如烈火。筆趣、墨趣、意趣，盡展筆端。歲月沉澱，終成自家之風，行草雄逸，氣勢磅礴，令觀者銘心。隸書之道，銘錄亦深耕不輟，常流連《張遷》《乙瑛》古碑，汲其厚重蒼茫之意。碑文一字一句，載歲月低語，銘錄觀其筆鋒，仿若觸見千載之氣，於中得力。銘錄之隸書承劉炳森之精髓，年深日久，錘鍊自成一派，沉穩有力，澄澈如水，柔中蘊剛。字如江河，勢若流雲，質樸幽遠，終成“汪體書風”，清雅灑脫，似雲舒捲，格調高逸，絕俗脫塵。
“汪體”漸爲人識，聲名遠播，乃至引影視界之重視。多部劇目，《匹夫英雄》《京華煙雲》《武媚娘傳奇》，皆冠銘錄之筆，書與劇共生輝，“汪體”遂成書壇一絕，不惟翰墨之道，亦爲文藝添彩增輝。
汪銘錄於國畫中立蝦、荷、葡萄三絕，筆下蝦之靈動、荷之清雅、葡之豐盈，皆凝自然之妙，世稱“汪氏畫風”。寫蝦之法，銘錄久研齊白石，觀其筆意，揣其神髓，欲達動靜之妙。銘錄諳知，蝦之靈在形外之意，生機之動。故不辭往返江湖，細觀蝦遊，捕其微姿細態，得水波遊影之活。銘錄運筆輕捷，寥寥數畫，蝦躍紙上，或展觸鬚，或游水間，攜水之清涼，帶生之氣息。此蝦非止形似，更寓生命之美，啓觀者心。畫荷之法，銘錄師張大千，納潑墨潑彩，瀉筆水波間，荷影娉婷。其荷不逐絢麗，雅而清，淡而幽，葉間墨色若隱若現，如曉露輕搖，花態自然。畫中花葉，香韻自溢，似晨曦之光，恬然靜美，輕風和意，心意相融。銘錄筆下，荷香流淌，幽淡如詩，將觀者心神引入一片無塵清境，餘味悠然。
汪銘錄寫葡萄，情致尤深，淵源一遇。昔秋日赴寧，偶逢賴少其展作，步入藝堂，屏息觀之，心魂激盪。自是沉溺丹青，日研夜摹，探索至境。其繪葡萄法，糅柔勁之筆，色墨相交，捕光影之躍動，果實飽盈，層次鮮活，含生意勃勃。汪氏嘗攜筆往西域，察葡萄成景，朝霞染霜，紫綠晶透，珠垂於枝，朝夕間光華更替，果質豐美，色澤瑩然，皆刻心神。運筆沉穩細膩，凝出飽滿之態，宛若觸手可及，陽掠清風拂畫，天地丰姿在望。觀者臨其作，心領神會，狀物入神，形神並舉，自然之妙溢出紙背，筆墨意趣，悠然不絕。
汪銘錄之藝，道出書畫同源之理，先書後畫，方爲正途。銘錄謂畫之力根於書，若無筆鋒爲基，線條必軟弱，缺骨力。書法入畫，乃骨法用筆，是故古人重“以書入畫”。趙孟頫言“寫竹還須八法通”，意即書藝入畫，乃線骨之要，銘錄深承此意。平生潛心書畫，精研古法，遍歷名山大川，感天地浩然，悟造化之妙。其作，非徒技法，實乃心境，既承古之厚重，亦融時代新韻，如寂行者，默然前行，於墨色筆痕間接古今之神，垂當世之望，觀者臨之，心神爲之盪漾。
Wang Minglu: Embracing Ancient Elegance with Unique Insight, Mastering the Dual Arts of Calligraphy and Painting in a Modern Era
The landscapes of the Chu region are rich and blessed, nurturing talent through the ages. The fertile fields of Jianghan nourish the spirit of the heavens and earth, and foster a legacy of literature and culture. The art of painting and calligraphy has flourished here since ancient times, with skilled hands and brushstrokes filling the halls. In this environment grew Wang Minglu, a naturally gifted and resolute individual. From a young age, he showed a passion for calligraphy and painting, aspiring to greatness, eventually becoming a remarkable talent in the field, admired by all.
Wang Minglu had a deep love for books from a young age. In times when books were scarce, he remained undeterred, seeking characters in newspapers, tracing their forms under dim light, and cultivating the roots of calligraphy. His persistence and thirst for knowledge led him to wisdom even within the bounds of a single sheet of paper. After joining the military, his talent began to shine. Thanks to his early exposure to art, he took on clerical duties where he infused his writing with grace and artistry. Despite his busy routine, he still found time for calligraphy practice, devoting himself with unwavering determination, constantly exploring the mysteries of his art.
During his years of military service, Wang Minglu immersed himself in ancient calligraphy, feeling a connection through time. Discovering the works of Ouyang and Liu, he felt as if encountering old friends. Day by day, he dedicated himself to practice, never faltering. His brushstrokes varied between light and heavy, firm and gentle, resonating deeply with his spirit. Over time, his brushwork grew more refined, and he absorbed the essence of the art, allowing it to seep into his heart. His profound love for ancient calligraphy became his lifelong aspiration, constantly pulling at his soul.
Wang Minglu’s calligraphy transcends the formal rigidity of regular script. After years of practicing, his heart yearned for vitality, leading him to explore the flowing essence of cursive script. With relentless dedication, he mastered the nuances of movement and stillness, balance and rhythm, density and spacing. His cursive strokes flowed like a stream, at times swift, at times slow, light as a breeze or intense as fire. His brush, ink, and intention each unfolded their own charm. Through years of refinement, he formed a unique style of cursive script, powerful and grand, leaving an unforgettable impression on viewers. In the realm of clerical script, he tirelessly studied ancient inscriptions like the Zhang Qian and Yi Ying steles, absorbing their weight and vigor. Every word in these ancient carvings seemed to whisper the tales of time, empowering him through their enduring spirit. Influenced by Liu Bingsen’s legacy, Wang’s clerical script evolved, embodying clarity, stability, and a hidden strength within softness. His script, resembling rivers and floating clouds, radiates a pure and detached beauty, creating the signature "Wang style" known for its elegance and lofty grace.
The "Wang style" gradually gained recognition, attracting even the film industry’s attention. Numerous productions, including The Ordinary Hero, Moment in Peking, and The Legend of Wu Zetian, prominently featured his calligraphy, creating a synergy of calligraphy and cinematic art. The “Wang style” thus became a unique hallmark in calligraphy, enriching both art and culture.
In Chinese painting, Wang Minglu is renowned for his depictions of shrimp, lotus, and grapes, celebrated as the "Wang style painting." He brings to life the shrimp’s agility, the lotus’s elegance, and the grape’s richness, embodying the marvels of nature. In painting shrimp, Wang long studied Qi Baishi’s brushwork, capturing its essence to achieve the balance of movement and stillness. He knows that the spirit of the shrimp lies beyond its form, in the subtle energy of life. Hence, he frequently visits rivers and lakes, carefully observing shrimp in motion, capturing their delicate postures and shadows as they swim. With swift strokes, he brings shrimp to life on paper, either stretching out their antennae or gliding through water, conveying the freshness of water and the breath of life. His depiction of shrimp transcends mere resemblance, celebrating the beauty of life and resonating with the viewer’s soul.
In portraying lotus flowers, Wang follows in the footsteps of Zhang Daqian, embracing bold strokes and washes of color to capture their graceful form amidst ripples. His lotus flowers avoid flamboyance, embodying a subtle elegance and a quiet beauty. The interplay of ink in the leaves hints at a delicate dew, the flowers’ natural stance exuding a serene charm, as if bathed in morning light. Wang’s lotus paintings exude a gentle fragrance, drawing the viewer into a pure, untainted realm filled with serene beauty and calm reflection.
Wang Minglu’s portrayal of grapes holds a special place in his art, stemming from an unforgettable encounter. During an autumn visit to Nanjing, he happened upon an exhibition by Lai Shaoqi, which left him profoundly moved. Since then, he has immersed himself in this art form, painting day and night in pursuit of perfection. In his technique, Wang blends soft and bold strokes, creating a vibrant interplay of light and shadow. The grapes are full and lush, pulsating with life. Wang has often traveled to the western regions to observe vineyards, marveling at the grapes glistening under the morning frost, with shades of purple and green shining in the sun. His steady and meticulous brushwork captures their plumpness, as if they could be picked from the canvas. His paintings convey the essence of nature, bringing the beauty of heaven and earth into view. Viewers, upon witnessing his work, are captivated by the lifelike quality, the seamless blend of form and spirit, and the endless fascination in his brush and ink.
Wang Minglu’s art reveals the inherent connection between calligraphy and painting; he believes that calligraphy must precede painting, for the strength of lines derives from a firm foundation in brushwork. Integrating calligraphy into painting creates a solid structure, as ancient masters taught, valuing “using calligraphy in painting.” Zhao Mengfu once said, “Drawing bamboo requires mastery of the eight principles,” highlighting the importance of calligraphy’s skeletal lines in painting. Wang internalized this concept deeply. Throughout his life, he has pursued the fusion of calligraphy and painting, studying ancient methods, traversing famous mountains and rivers, absorbing the vast spirit of nature, and grasping its profound essence. His works go beyond technique, embodying his state of mind. They inherit the weight of tradition while incorporating modern sensibilities. Like a silent traveler, he advances quietly, bridging past and present through his brushstrokes. Those who observe his work feel their hearts stirred, resonating with the timeless beauty within.