曹小钦“没骨技法”马年特展盛大开幕

龙腾马跃 · 八方来财

龙艺轩画廊Dragon Art Gallery

四十年画笔不辍 骏马奔腾迎马年

曹小钦“没骨技法”马年特展盛大开幕

Four Decades of Unwavering Brushwork, Galloping Steeds Herald the Year of the Horse

Cao Xiaoqin’s Special “Mò Gǔ Technique” Year of the Horse Exhibition Grandly Opens

为迎接2026马年的到来，一场气势磅礴、寓意吉祥的艺术盛宴在狮城登场。

2026年1月3日，《龙腾马跃 八方来财——曹小钦没（mò）骨技法马年特展》在龙艺轩画廊/新加坡艺术空间隆重开幕。主宾新加坡丹戎巴葛集选区国会议员符策翔先生，以及本地艺术文化界人士、收藏家与书画爱好者齐聚一堂，共同见证这场以“马”为主题的年度艺术盛事。

新加坡龙艺轩画廊艺术总监 周子樱 女士 Ms. Zhou Zoe, Artistic Director of Dragon Art Gallery Singapore

丹戎巴葛集选区议员 符策翔 先生 Mr. Foo Cexiang, Member of Parliament for Tanjong Pagar GRC

画家曹小钦先生 Mr. Cao Xiaoqin, Artist

In celebration of the upcoming 2026 Year of the Horse, a grand and auspiciously themed art feast has arrived in the Lion City.

On January 3, 2026, the special exhibition STEED PRANCES,FORTUNE ADVANCES: A Special Exhibition for the Year of Horses by Cao Xiaoqin opened with great fanfare at Dragon Art Gallery/The Art Space SG. Guest of Honour Mr. Foo Cexiang, Member of Parliament for Tanjong Pagar GRC, along with distinguished figures from Singapore’s arts and culture community, collectors, and painting and calligraphy enthusiasts gathered to witness this annual artistic event centered on the theme of the horse.

受邀嘉宾们为《曹小钦-没骨技法马年特展》剪彩。左起: 狮城书法篆刻会秘书长陈美娟女士、狮城书法篆刻会吴耀基副会长、画家曹小钦先生、丹戎巴葛集选区议员符策翔先生、新加坡艺术界前辈何家良博士、新加坡龙艺轩画廊艺术总监周子樱女士及新加坡艺术空间负责人若轩女士。

Invited guests cut the ribbon for the exhibition *Steed Prances, Fortune Advances: A Special Exhibition for the Year of Horses by Cao Xiaoqin*. From left: Ms. Tan Bee Kiang, Secretary-General of the Singapore Calligraphy & Seal-Carving Society; Mr. Goh Yau Kee, Vice President of the Singapore Calligraphy & Seal-Carving Society; artist Mr. Cao Xiaoqin; Mr. Foo Cexiang, Member of Parliament for Tanjong Pagar GRC; Dr. Ho Kah Leong, a respected senior figure in Singapore’s art circle; Ms. Zhou Zoe, Artistic Director of Dragon Art Gallery Singapore; and Ms. Natalie Wong, Director of THE ART SPACE SG.

四川航空公司驻新加坡办事处收藏曹小钦老师作品The Singapore office of Sichuan Airlines collects works by teacher Cao Xiaoqin

本次展览以“马”为主线，集中呈献中国当代著名画家曹小钦老师四十余幅精品力作。画面中骏马或昂首疾驰，或蓄势待发，奔腾之姿象征奋进、力量与希望，也为马年带来喜庆和吉祥。

The exhibition is themed around horses. On display are more than 40 exquisite works by leading Chinese contemporary painter Cao Xiaoqin.Vigorous horses are depicted either galloping ahead or taking the start, serving as a symbol of progress, power and hope and bringing joy and auspiciousness for the Year of the Horse.

第三次来狮城举办画展

The Third Exhibition Held in Singapore

马，代表速度、力量、忠诚与开拓精神。曹小钦老师尤以画马闻名，其笔下的骏马不仅形神兼备，更蕴含深厚的人文意涵。此次特展系统呈现了他近年来创作的作品，让观众近距离欣赏曹老师的独特创作技法和艺术风格。

The horse embodies speed, strength, loyalty, and a pioneering spirit. Particularly renowned for his depictions of horses, Mr. Cao Xiaoqin captures not only their form and spirit but also infuses his work with profound humanistic meaning. This special exhibition presents a systematic display of his recent creations, offering audiences an up-close appreciation of Mr. Cao’s distinctive techniques and artistic style.

“这是我第三次来到新加坡举办画展。”曹小钦分享道：“第一次是2008年，在新加坡中华总商会举办个展；第二次是2014年，恰逢马年。今年再度来狮城，又正值马年，是一种难得的缘分。” 他谈到，自己从1980年代起开始研究战马、赛马、马戏和马球等题材，专注画马已有四十多年。

"This is my third time holding an exhibition in Singapore," shared Cao Xiaoqin. "The first was in 2008, when I held a solo exhibition at the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The second time was in 2014, which coincided with the Year of the Horse. Returning to the Lion City this year, again during a Year of the Horse, feels like a rare and special connection." He mentioned that since the 1980s, he has been studying themes such as warhorses, racehorses, circus horses, and polo horses, dedicating over four decades to painting horses.

曹小钦毕业于四川教育学院美术系，现为中国美术家协会会员、中国职业画家协会副主席，并在多家艺术机构担任要职。他的作品多次在中国、美国、法国、加拿大、澳大利亚等国家展出，屡获奖项，享誉海内外。

Cao Xiaoqin graduated from the Fine Arts Department of Sichuan Institute of Education. He is currently a member of the China Artists Association, Vice Chairman of the China Professional Painters Association, and holds key positions in several art institutions. His works have been exhibited in countries such as China, the United States, France, Canada, and Australia, where they have received numerous awards and gained acclaim both domestically and internationally.

独创“没（mò）骨”画马技法

Innovative "Mò Gǔ" Horse Painting Technique

在艺术技法上，曹小钦对大写意“没骨”画马技法进行了创造性发展。他以湿画法铺陈整体气势，再以拙朴短线勾勒筋骨结构，继而用干笔擦扫，强化马匹的力量感与动势。墨色在宣纸上自然渗化，枯润相生、虚实相映，使奔马仿佛破纸而出，动感十足却不失内在节制。

In terms of artistic technique, Cao Xiaoqin has creatively developed the "Mò Gǔ " style of freehand brushwork in painting horses. He first lays out the overall momentum using wet brush techniques, then outlines the skeletal and muscular structure with simple, short strokes, and finally employs dry brushwork to sweep and scrub, enhancing the sense of strength and dynamism of the horses. The ink naturally diffuses on the rice paper, blending dryness with moisture and interplaying solid forms with empty spaces, making the galloping horses appear as though they are breaking through the paper—full of vitality yet tempered by an inner restraint.

《龙腾马跃图册》

Dragon Soaring and Horse Galloping Album, Swipe left or right to view more

《龙种骏图图册》

Album of Noble Steeds, Swipe left or right to view more

“没骨法源于宋代，盛行于清代，讲究‘由内而外’，不画外在轮廓，而是通过墨色与色块塑造形态与神韵。”曹小钦表示，用没骨法画马，要准确表现骏马奔驰的动感并不容易，需经过长期反复的实践与积累。他也将书法笔意融入绘画之中，实现“书画同源”，使作品在豪放中见精微，在奔放中蕴含传统气韵。

"The Mò Gǔ technique originated in the Song Dynasty and flourished during the Qing Dynasty. It emphasizes ‘shaping from within outward,’ focusing not on outlining external contours but on using ink tones and color masses to create form and spirit," explained Cao Xiaoqin. He noted that employing the Mò Gǔ method to depict horses—accurately capturing the dynamic sense of galloping—is no easy feat, requiring long-term, repeated practice and accumulation. He also integrates the brushwork sensibilities of calligraphy into his paintings, achieving a "shared origin of painting and calligraphy," allowing his works to reveal meticulous detail within bold expressiveness and to embody traditional artistic charm amid their unrestrained vitality.

本次展览由龙艺轩画廊与新加坡艺术空间联合主办。龙艺轩画廊由周子樱女士2004年创办，长期致力于策划高水准书画展览，积极推动传统艺术的国际间交流，定期邀请中外知名艺术家展出作品，并收藏多位艺术名家的经典之作，深受书画爱好者青睐。

This exhibition is co-organized by Dragon Art Gallery and The Art Space SG. Founded by Ms. Zhou Zoe in 2004, Dragon Art Gallery has long been committed to curating high-level painting and calligraphy exhibitions, actively promoting international exchanges in traditional art. The gallery regularly invites renowned Chinese and international artists to showcase their works and has collected classic pieces by numerous master artists, earning great appreciation from painting and calligraphy enthusiasts.

特别款“马”年红绳

Special "Horse" Year Red String

特展现场也同步呈现一场别具格调的珠宝展，艺术与珠宝跨界合作，让观展体验更添艺术光彩。参展品牌奇爱华珠宝（Qiarah Jewelry）深耕珠宝艺术二十余年，拥有丰富的专业生产与高级定制经验，产品涵盖经典传承与当代设计，选用优质宝石与贵金属，以低调奢华的风格，诠释恒久价值。品牌方表示，希望观众在欣赏水墨骏马的磅礴气势之余，也能在璀璨珠宝间感受另一种源于匠心与传承的艺术之美。

The exhibition also features a uniquely elegant jewelry showcase, where art and jewelry cross over in collaboration, adding an extra layer of artistic brilliance to the viewing experience. The participating brand, Qiarah Jewelry, has been dedicated to the art of jewelry for over twenty years, with extensive expertise in professional craftsmanship and high-end customization. Its collection spans both classic heritage and contemporary designs, crafted with premium gemstones and precious metals in an understated yet luxurious style that conveys timeless value. The brand expressed its hope that visitors, while appreciating the majestic vigor of ink-wash horses, could also discover another form of artistic beauty rooted in craftsmanship and heritage amidst the sparkling jewelry on display.

展览将持续至1月10日，诚邀公众前往龙艺轩画廊，共赏笔墨骏马的磅礴神采和匠心珠宝的流光溢彩。

The exhibition will run until January 10. The public is sincerely invited to visit Dragon Art Gallery to witness the majestic charm of ink-brush horses and the radiant beauty of meticulously crafted jewelry.