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Source: Novosibirsk State University –
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At the Confucius Institute Humanitarian Institute NSU On August 27, an unusual class on Chinese calligraphy was held. It was conducted by NSU graduate Yegor Betechtin, now a master's student at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing. This is Yegor's second master class at NSU: the first was held in February last year.
The topic of practical work on the eve of the new academic year was a catchphrase from Confucius's "Conversations and Judgments", which can be translated as "Insatiable thirst for knowledge". In addition to NSU students, representatives of NSTU and NSPU took part in the master class. In three hours, each participant created their own talisman scroll, decorated with an imprint of the "Hundred Joys" seal. Egor carved this seal from a stone blank right in the classroom. At the end of the lesson, the seal itself and two scrolls made by Egor were raffled off among the students.
— I like to talk about art, and people like to listen. But at the master class, everything was even more interesting: they listened, made and even took gifts home with them. I think we should be united by joy and interest — that’s what I wanted to convey. Creativity liberates, and when there is a space where you can create freely, even spontaneously and for just a couple of hours, life becomes somehow more fun, — Egor shared.
Egor studied Chinese at the Humanities Institute of NSU in the field of "Linguistics", and also studied at the scientific, educational and cultural center "Confucius Institute". He participated in language and creative competitions – from inter-university to international, and also received a scholarship from the Chinese government to study in China. When entering the Central Academy of Fine Arts, he had to provide a creative portfolio – Egor's works have already been exhibited, and soon the first personal projects are expected, including in Russia.
— I plan to hold two more personal exhibitions in Moscow, several master classes and lectures — all this in December and January. In February of next year, I hope to exhibit in Akademgorodok, and then, perhaps, I will get to NSU, — Yegor said about his plans.
At the Institute of Calligraphy of the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, Egor is the only foreign master's student. It is extremely difficult to comprehend centuries-old art based on a different worldview. This is work that requires complete immersion, a huge investment of time, effort and health. But Egor himself admits that it was in calligraphy that he found his calling and is now sure that this is the work he wants to do in the future.
We wish our graduate success in his final year of master's degree and look forward to seeing him again at NSU!
Material prepared by: Yulia Dankova, NSU press service
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