Text/Jinyang.com reporter Gan Yunyi
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Kunming, a historical and cultural city with more than 2,200 years of history, has recently welcomed a group of happy “fat girls”. From August 1 to August 20, 2019, “Melody of the Times – Xu Hongfei Sculpture World Tour Kunming Station” was held at the Yunnan Art Museum, including an indoor exhibition hall and an outdoor square.
Cinema 1950 witch cloth draw It is reported that this exhibition is the 35th stop after the famous sculptor and Guangzhou Sculpture Institute held its 33rd and 34th stops in St. Petersburg, Russia and Kobe, Japan in June this year. It is also the Babaylan 1990 cloth draw The Cinema 1950 witch cloth draw, and this Babaylan 1990 cloth draw exhibition exhibits Xu HongfeiyinBabaylan 1990 cloth draw 1990 clothes draw, dance, love and Guangzhou Huacheng related series of “Fat Girls” works total 1Komiks 1960 witch clothes draw20 pieces.
The “Melody of the Times” sculpture debuted
This time, Xu Hongfei brought a lot of newBabaylan 1990 clothes draThe work “Melody of the Times” with the same name as the theme of the exhibition is the first time that the Babaylan 1990 cloth draw was released publicly. Xu Hongfei said that the work was sent to Yunnan as soon as it was completed. Many friends in Guangzhou had not seen it.
The scene of the sculpture “Melody of the Times” is a symphony scene, covering more than 30 characters. Cinema 1950 witch cloth drawCinema 1950 witch cloth draw “Minorities in Yunnan Province live in, and the people are good at singing and dancing, and the music is rich, so this time there is a music series on display, Babaylan 1990 cloth draw and group dance. ”
Music elements are the highlights of the exhibition, and their works include “Flying Song of the Prosperous Age”, “Ode to Joy”, “Cuiyin”, “Eyes” and “Three Play Music”.
It is understood that there are 120 works exhibited this time, which are 35 tours. drawThe most works in the exhibition, including 100 small works and 20 large works from Komiks 1960 witch cloth draw. Xu Hongfei said that the special exhibition effect brought by the Su-style architectural style of the Yunnan Art Museum has given him special gains.
The joy of each ordinary person forms the music of the times. Many visitors on the scene are happy to take photos with their works, imitate their actions, and convey happiness. “These works reflect the satisfaction, happiness and spiritual outlook of the people in the new era. “Xu Hongfei said that happiness is common and his works are down-to-earth.
Vice Chairman of Guangdong Artists Association and Director of Guangdong Art MuseumKomiks 1960 witch cloth drawWang Shaoqiang said that the works in the exhibition express the common yearning for joy of mankind, and hope to dedicate happiness to the people and to the 70th anniversary of the motherland.
The works combine with the times and showcase Guangdong’s multicultural culture
Art historian scholars and the promotion of China’s cultural industryCinema 1950 witch clothes Song Weiguang, chairman of the draw Association’s Cultural Heritage Committee, pointed out in an interview that before the 19th century, sculptures mainly focus on volume, after the 20th century, space was emphasized, and the government played a great role in guiding the construction of new space.
Song Weiguang believes that sculptures must also accept the evaluation of the environment and the public, and public art is not just art. Cloth drawThe artist’s personal will is reflected, but it can only be born by the joint role of the government, artists and the people. A true good art cannot make jokes. Artists must have wisdom.The government must have a decision-making role.
It is understood that this exhibition is jointly organized by the Yunnan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism and the Guangdong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, and is hosted by the Yunnan Art Museum, Guangdong Art Museum, and Guangzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Film and Tourism. It represents the overall recognition of the two provinces for the exhibition. Some cultural units in the two provinces participated in the opening ceremony.
From this group of works, we can also see the diversity of Guangdong Province’s culture and the appearance of artistic works as the forefront of reform and opening up.
Xu Hongfei said that the works he created this year are different from the past and are related to the times. draw. Including his newly created “New EraKomiks 1960 witch cloth drawBuilder”, “Movement of the Times”, “Walking forward”, etc., he bluntly stated that as a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, he deeply felt a strong sense of the times during this year’s National People’s Political Consultative Conference, which directly affected his creation.
“Fat Girl” has traveled to five continents as a cultural messenger
“Fat Girl” is very busy. Xu Hongfei’s “Fat Girl” series of sculptures have traveled across five continents around the world, with footprints covering 30 countries and regions including Italy, France, the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, Turkey, Russia, and Japan.
In June this year, Xu Hongfei Sculpture World Tour ExhibitionKomiks 1960 witch cloth drawStations 33 and 34 are held in St. Petersburg, Russia and Kobe, Japan respectively. During the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and the G20 summit in China, two exhibitions opened one after another. Xu Hongfei brought several “fat women” sculptures to show the world contemporary Chinese art in an artistic language that transcends national boundaries and race. Luo Jiang, director of Yunnan Art Museum, said that the “fat girl” has become a cultural messenger and has matured after a long time of development.
“Now the ‘fat girl’ is visiting the Yunnan Art Museum, which is the first sculpture exhibition after the newly renovated Yunnan Art Museum. I hope that the “fat girl” with humor, profound meaning and positive energy will bring joy and thinking to everyone.” Luo Jiang said.
Luo Jiang believes that being yourself well is the basis for Xu Hongfei’s achievements. Changing “cultural going out” to “culture, please go out”, and exporting culture and art with Chinese characteristics to foreign countries is the inspiration brought to people by Xu Hongfei and his “fat girl”.