Wei Keyi, a Zhuang ethnic native of Yizhou City, Guangxi, served as Vice President of the Calligraphy and Seal Carving Research Society at Guangxi Minzu University, Deputy Director of Guangxi Ethnic Painting and Calligraphy Institute, and President of Guangxi Academy of Social Sciences. He currently holds positions as Research Fellow of Guangxi Research Institute of Culture and History, Director of its Painting and Calligraphy Academy, Council Member of China Calligraphers Association, and former Executive Vice Chairman and Chairman of Guangxi Calligraphers Association.
Academic & Literary Honors
Prose:
The Unforgettable Power of Motherly Love: Second Prize, National Symposium on Literary Creation Toward the 21st Century; permanently archived by the Contemporary Literature Research Institute.
The Unenviable Wife: First Prize, 8th National Literary Exchange Conference.
Essays:
Transforming Economic Growth Models: Special Award, 21st Century Academic Symposium.
Truth, Novelty, Speed, and Depth in News Reporting: First Prize, National Literary Works Competition.
Theoretical Works:
Modern Nations Must Be Rule-of-Law Nations: Top Award in Guangxi Leadership Theoretical Essay Competition.
Calligraphic Achievements
Publications:
Pen Calligraphy in Wei and Li Scripts (1993).
Calligraphy of Wei Keyi (1999): Guangxi Outstanding Publication; collected by former UK Ambassador to China.
Major Awards:
“Fourth Contemporary Calligraphers Invitational Exhibition”: “Top 100 Contemporary Calligraphers” title.
“New Century Cup Calligraphy Competition”: Special Grand Prize.
“New Century Global Chinese Calligraphy Competition”: Excellence Award.
Permanent Collections:
“Sea: Realm of Dragons; Forest: Home of Tigers” – Beihai South Sea Pearl Stele Forest.
“Return” – Shenzhen Municipal Archives.
Artistic Philosophy
“Writing mirrors character. Character defines the person; artistry defines the calligraphy. Calligraphy endures through moral integrity; individuals achieve immortality through artistic legacy. Master literature and character first—only then comes mastery of the brush.”
(His lifelong maxim, embodying the unity of artistic and ethical cultivation.)
Art Exhibition
