At the end of the year and the beginning of the year, the "new crown" epidemic in Xi'an suddenly struck, disrupting the rhythm of life of the people in the ancient city. The Shaanxi Jewelry and Jade Jewelry Industry Association issued epidemic prevention and anti-epidemic initiatives to members in a timely manner, calling on everyone to actively respond to the requirements of provincial and municipal epidemic prevention departments. The jade carvers of the Shaanxi Jewelry and Jade Jewelry Industry Association strengthened their confidence, wielded their carving knives and concentrated on creation, expressing the theme of anti-epidemic with exquisite works of art, shaping the image of heroes, inspiring the morale of the people, and carrying forward the main theme of society and the positive energy of the times.
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Mammoth ivory carved tag
Author: Lu Yanzhuo, a well-known jade carver in Shaanxi Province
Creative Notes:
No winter is insurmountable
There is no spring that will not come
The whole people fight against the epidemic, the year of the tiger is auspicious!
The golden tiger welcomes the new, just the sound of the knife, shaking the spring wave green
Chang'an butterfly loves flowers, accompanied by wind gusts, and rises a round of rising sun red
Enamel Art Jewelry "Zhongzhi"
Author: Wu Bailan, master's degree student of Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts
Size: Pendant diameter approx. 5.2cm
Design description: The work takes the epidemic situation in Xi'an as the background of creation, and comprehensively uses filigree enamel, painting enamel, rust painting enamel and other techniques for creation, divided into two parts, the upper part uses the rust painting re-firing technique to create the effect of the new crown virus, and the lower part uses the painting enamel and filigree enamel technique to draw a clenched fist, so as to express the unity of all the people, medical care to fight the epidemic, we will surely achieve the final victory in the fight against the epidemic!
Xiuyu Jade Carving Sketch: "Homeland"
Specifications: 13.5cmX5cm
Author: Li Wen National Senior Sculptor, Shaanxi Provincial Arts and Crafts Master, The Fifth National Ceramic Vocational Skills Competition Finals "National Technical Expert"
Creative instructions: Green, safe, virus-free living environment is what everyone looks forward to, staying at home and keeping home is everyone's responsibility and obligation! The work is based on the birds that yearn for freedom and look forward to soaring in the blue sky to pin the longing in everyone's heart during the special period!
Title: The Little Beast Asks Dharma
Author: Peng Hao Famous jade carver in Shaanxi Province
The Little Beast's Conversation with Dharma Guru:
Little Beast: Grandmaster Dharma, I can't figure out anything about tossing and turning, I don't know if I can ask Grandmaster you?
Dharma Guru: What is it?
Little Beast: This new coronavirus lasts for several years, how come the flowers of the epidemic are blooming everywhere, you sing me on the stage, how can it not be eliminated? Is the virus really that powerful?
Zushi: That's a good question. Have you ever thought about what emotions people are most likely to arouse when it comes to the epidemic?
Little Beast: It should be fear!
Grandmaster: Yes, fear is an emotion in everyone's heart. It's just that historically, people are accustomed to turning a blind eye or avoiding the emotions they don't like, either repression or escape, the virus itself is not terrible, and people's fear of the virus is what people really fear! And the epidemic has stirred up people's fears, which gives people the opportunity to face their inner fears, and thus gives people a chance to release the fears in the human heart. In addition to that, have you seen any positive impact in the pandemic?
Little Beast: Of course, there are difficulties on one side, and support from all sides. Seeing the scene of people in many places braving the cold to send supplies and send warmth, my heart is very hot, and I feel full of love everywhere!
Grandmaster: Yes! This is the impact of the epidemic on us, it has aroused the good side of people's hearts and our cohesion, as well as the appeal and organization of the country, let us see the good quality of human solidarity and difficulties, so from this perspective, in the world where human beings live, everything has two sides, and all events have their own meaning.
Little Beast: Thank you grandmaster for teaching, I understand!
During the epidemic period, the author immersed himself in creation, and often thought about the meaning of life and what the epidemic brought to us, so he was inspired to create this little beast asked Dharma's work.
Lantian jade carving "Zhong Nanshan Statue"
Zhai Changpeng is a well-known jade carver in Shaanxi Province
Creation notes: Tribute to academician Zhong Nanshan, a hero of the fight against the epidemic, and the vast number of medical workers, and thank them for their great contributions to the anti-epidemic work.
Lantian jade carving "Tiger Howling Chang'an"
Artwork size: 20*10*30cm
Author: Li Yang Famous jade carver in Shaanxi Province, Master of Arts and Crafts of Shaanxi Province
Creative notes: At the dawn of the Year of the Tiger, when the epidemic prevention and control situation is grim, the author expresses his blessings for the New Year and defeating the epidemic through his works. Using lantian jade tri-color material, the forest scene is carved at the bottom of the work with the expression of yin and yang carving, with the emerald color as the sky, and the yellow and white jade tiger head in the deep night sky is vivid. The majesty and domineering spirit of the tiger and the majestic wind allude to the removal of evil and disasters, and the peace of the eight directions of the Year of the Tiger!
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Editor: Wang Dianshi Review: Chen Donglai