我与白树镛相识是在七十年代前期，那时他在艰难的条件下从事绘画创作，勤恳执着，进步迅速。由于他秉性耿直，待人热诚，甘肃的许多美术家都乐于和他交往。我当时偶尔见到他的版画作品，觉得单纯的形式中潜藏着质朴的热情，盼望他在艺术上获得巨大成绩。近几年听说他专注于版 My acquaintance with Shirakatsu was in the early 1970s when he was engaged in painting under difficult conditions, working diligently and rapidly. Because of his uprightness and dedication, many artists in Gansu are happy to meet with him. At that time, I occasionally saw his prints, feeling simple rustic lurking enthusiasm and looking forward to his great accomplishments in art. In recent years I heard that he focused on the version