Timeline

1964

Born in Datong City, Shanxi Province, China

1981

Major in mathematics, Nankai University, Tianjin, China

Student of Tianjin famous calligraphers Li Henian, Wang Xuezhong and Sun Boxiang

1985

Taught mathematics in Taiyuan City, China

Began to study Fushan style calligraphy

1989

Published Wei Ligang’s Calligraphy and Seal Carving

1991

Graduated from advanced course at Sha Menghai Calligraphy College, Ningbo, China

1992

Documentary programme produced by UNICEF “Xi’an, Fen River Loves You” introducing his modern

1995

Settled in Beijing, China

Guest lecturer of Qinghua University, Beijing, China

1997

Organized “7 Artists at Yuan Ming Yuan”, Song Feng Xuan Gallery, Beijing, China

Organised exhibition “The New Trunk Line”, Taiyuan, China

1998

Attended symposium “The Development of Chinese Modern Calligraphy”, Gaoyou, Jiangsu Province,

Vice president of Chinese Modern Calligraphy Association and Director of its reviewing committee

1999

Published calligraphy album Pseudo-Masters

Organized “Bashu Parade-99 Chengdu Retrospective of Chinese Modern Calligraphy at the End of 20th Century” with Pu Lieping

2000

Programme introducing his modern calligraphy produced by Reuters

2001

Invited to give lecture on Chinese calligraphy by Australia

Organized a Chinese-foreign group exhibition of modern calligraphy & “0℃ Project Contemporary Action” installation exhibition, Beijing, China

Guest of symposia, He Xiang Ning Art Gallery, Shenzhen & Artist Commune, Hong Kong

Travelled to New York to do research on recent development in contemporary art

2005

Fellowship grantee of the Asian Cultural Council Hong Kong

Professor of the Beijing Normal University Zhuhai Campus, China