樂成國際學(xué)校歡迎您

On February 1, BCIS held its third annual, student-led Chinese Calligraphy competition in the gym. After a short opening ceremony that included speeches by Pamela Smith, CAS Coordinator, as well as the three main student coordinators Yichu, Annie, and Ray, the students and staff members set off around the numerous tables to create their masterpieces and submit them after completion. Participants were allowed to write whatever they desired on their canvases. Many of the teachers and staff members took great liberties in this regard and came up with interesting ideas to put down on paper, including Mr. David Nguyen, DP Coordinator, who proudly wrote in Chinese, “I Love Kebab.”
For many curious teachers, the event marked the first time they tried their hand in Calligraphy. Even those that might have been too shy to attempt traditional Chinese style writing took the opportunity to show their potential and creativity in the newly added category of Western Style Calligraphy this year. In regards to student works, many took a more artistic approach, drawing pictures of cartoonish faces and other fun subjects that attracted people’s attention. Other young creatives wrote poetry or their names in other languages. Walking around the sprawling gym buzzing with much activity, it was a sight to behold to see the enthusiasm foreigners possessed about such a traditional art form, truly creating a bridge between China and the world, while celebrating the most important holiday in our host country.

Previously speaking with Ms. Fiona Chen, she shared that Chinese Calligraphy is not simply a form of writing, but in actuality it is a method in which people can utilize to attain relaxation, peace, and tranquility. She personally attested to this, mentioning she writes Calligraphy to wind down after a long day.
With another successful Chinese Calligraphy competition completed, the students that worked so hard on making this event happen can now take a well-deserved rest (to read what went on behind the scenes from one of the main student organizers, please read further below). Please stay tuned for the final results, as well as keep your eyes peeled to see the winning entries, which will be displayed in the Secondary School.

中國五千年璀璨的文明及無與倫比的豐富文字記載早已為世人所認(rèn)可,在這一博大精深的歷史長河中,中國的書畫藝術(shù)以其獨(dú)特的藝術(shù)形式和藝術(shù)語言像一位滿腹才學(xué)的老人,靜靜地向我們娓娓道來那些或是古老或是現(xiàn)代的符號與圖形背后的故事。無論國籍,無論文化背景,無論種族膚色,現(xiàn)代人愈加習(xí)慣于使用新的載體,利用新的科技產(chǎn)品,如手機(jī)與電腦等,去錄入文字,創(chuàng)造影像,并通過郵件或者其他網(wǎng)絡(luò)工具,將它們傳遞出去。越來越少的人會俯身案前,執(zhí)筆而書,用這種“返璞歸真”的形式,溝通交流,聯(lián)絡(luò)你我。
北京樂成國際學(xué)校(BCIS)始終讓教育與課程植根于中國文化,期望將中國與世界無縫連接,并將二者的經(jīng)典與精髓完美融合?;诖嗣篮玫脑妇?,BCIS中學(xué)部自三年前,便由學(xué)生社團(tuán)組織發(fā)起,全程策劃,組織并舉辦了BCIS中國書法大賽。2018年2月1日,第三屆中學(xué)部書法比賽在BCIS主校園體育館盛大地拉開帷幕。數(shù)百名中學(xué)師生匯聚在一排排擺好筆墨紙硯的書案前,揮毫潑墨,展現(xiàn)出各自對于中國傳統(tǒng)藝術(shù)的一種尊重,崇敬,以及嶄新的詮釋。本年度的競賽,如往年一樣,不設(shè)任何固定主題。參賽者們或是可以圍繞學(xué)校箴言“文,行,忠,信”,展開思路;或是以“春”字為題,放飛自我,充分發(fā)揮想象力,大膽創(chuàng)作。為了讓今年的賽事更加豐富多元,本屆大賽的組委會 – 書法社的同學(xué)們還首次將外文書法競賽單元并入其中。如此一來,參賽的“外援們”便能有的放矢地在舞臺上一展身手,大秀才華了。除了中國書法與外文書法外兩個(gè)單元外,圖形創(chuàng)意與文體創(chuàng)作兩個(gè)競賽項(xiàng)目,亦是那些青年“文人騷客”與“視覺藝術(shù)達(dá)人”自由表現(xiàn)的平臺。

《歷代名畫記》中談?wù)撐淖?、圖畫的由來時(shí)說:“是時(shí)也,書、畫同體而未分,象制肇創(chuàng)而猶略,無以傳其意,故有書;無以見其形,故有畫”。所以,當(dāng)漫步,穿梭于賽場之內(nèi)時(shí),您會不時(shí)地發(fā)現(xiàn),很多學(xué)生的書法大作中不僅僅包含著形態(tài)各異,個(gè)性鮮明的中西文字,還巧妙地插入了不同“門派”的繪畫元素。蒼勁有力的松竹,憨態(tài)可掬的動物,還有無數(shù)動漫中的卡通角色。單一的黑色筆調(diào)全然無法限制住場上參賽者想象與創(chuàng)意的腳步。就像中學(xué)部中文組組長陳老師所說的,中國書法與書畫藝術(shù)并非拘泥于書寫與作畫的形式,它其實(shí)更像一種思維方式與人生態(tài)度。人們通過這種方式,可在信息爆炸與快節(jié)奏的時(shí)代,找到一塊靜謐的空間,放松自我,潛心思考。
每一位參賽者都全身心投入比賽,一個(gè)小時(shí)的賽程就這樣悄然過去。本屆書法大賽的評委團(tuán)將于近期對所有參賽作品進(jìn)行審核與評估,在四個(gè)評獎(jiǎng)單元中分別評選出冠亞季軍。今年,組委會還有幸邀請到了樂成社區(qū)恭和苑養(yǎng)老中心的“老書法家們”作為本次大賽的嘉賓評委,他們定會為本次賽事送上更專業(yè)的評判與更有分量的點(diǎn)評。關(guān)注學(xué)校的自媒體,我們將與您分享本次書法大賽的評獎(jiǎng)結(jié)果。
若您對中學(xué)部書法大賽頗感興趣,您可閱讀下方由本屆書法大賽組委會成員Annie Zhuang撰寫的文章,了解更多大賽策劃與組織的幕后故事。


