The book entitled “Lin JiangXian .The roaring Yangtze flows ever eastward”, by Mr. Yan Shui-long (Chinese) written in the ancient form with the full text and inscribe being a total of 80 words and each word being less than 0.8 mm in size using a running script font. Authenticated by the World Record Certification for the Official Field Measurement and Audit, be certified as the world’s smallest micro book work.
The artistic value of Yan Shuilong’s micro-calligraphy works has gained widespread recognition among calligraphy enthusiasts worldwide. At his peak, Yan can write characters smaller than 0.5mm on raw rice paper, while his record for creating the “world’s smallest micro-calligraphy works” (under 0.8mm) remains unbroken to this day.
In his study, sunlight streams through the window, illuminating rows of micro-calligraphy pieces on the walls. Each stroke, almost invisible to the naked eye, reveals intricate beauty when magnified, filling the room with a serene ambiance. “Discovering the beauty of characters is, ultimately, discovering the depth of one’s own emotions,” reflects Yan.
He hopes his works will inspire more people to explore the art of micro-calligraphy and earn broader recognition from global calligraphy communities. Notably, his work micro-calligraphy masterpieces are displayed at the World Records Museum, celebrating this extraordinary fusion of precision and artistry.
