Wen Liping, 56, loves the art of paper-cutting for ten minutes. Courtesy of Wen Liping
Shanxi folk artists: skillfully welcome the New Year, paper-cutting to celebrate the Year of the Tiger
Zhongxin Network Lvliang, January 30 Title: (New Year To the Grassroots) Shanxi Folk Artists: Skillful Hands to Welcome the New Year, Paper Cutting to Celebrate the Year of the Tiger
Author Liu Xiaohong
In order to welcome the Spring Festival of the Year of the Tiger, Wen Liping, the representative inheritor of Shanxi Liulin folk paper-cutting, is selecting his own satisfactory "tiger" paper-cutting and preparing to paste it on the white wall of his living room. On the 30th, one day before the Spring Festival of the Year of the Tiger, Wen Liping put the "tiger" paper cut on the walls and windows, and the strong New Year flavor came to the face.
Wen Liping, 56, loves paper-cutting art for ten minutes, and in addition to the "tiger" paper-cutting that has just been posted in his home, paper-cutting with different patterns and styles can be seen everywhere on the TV wall and bedroom door, adding to the Atmosphere of the Spring Festival.
Illustrated wen Liping's "tiger" paper-cut work. Photo by Liu Xiaohong
In fact, Wen Liping, who was forced to make a living, has not been engaged in paper-cutting art, but this folk artist who has been obsessed with paper-cutting for more than 30 years and regards it as a lifelong hobby, although he can only "cut" raw flowers in his leisure time, he also enjoys it. Talking about paper-cutting, Wen Liping said: "I want to leave my paper-cutting skills and works to future generations. ”
Wen Liping's "fate" with paper-cutting originated from his grandmother. It is understood that every New Year, Wen Liping's grandmother will cut window flowers to create an atmosphere, from a young age, young Wen Liping gradually like paper-cutting; in order to cut out more patterns, Wen Liping will observe and learn patterns in daily life, and then cut out what he sees.
When wen Liping was young, paper-cutting reached the point of obsession, and one cut was more than ten hours or even longer. Nowadays, in the cupboard and under the mattress in Wen Liping's home, there are many paper-cut works he has stored over the years, and he has taken them out one by one to show reporters, such as local customs such as "plates", "fires" and "singing" in Liulin, ancient buildings, parks, etc., which he has expressed in the form of paper-cuts.
Wen Liping has been obsessed with paper-cutting for more than 30 years and regards paper-cutting as a lifelong hobby. Courtesy of Wen Liping
The reporter saw that in the cabinet of Wen Liping's bedroom, there were many books about paper-cutting, honorary certificates and trophies. He said: "When I was young, I would go around with my paper-cut works to participate in the awards, and these certificates were awarded. ”
Due to the meager income from paper-cutting, Wen Liping, who loves paper-cutting, had to engage in the decoration industry. But once he had time, Wen Liping wanted to pick up scissors and go into his own paper-cutting world. "No matter how irritable the mood is, as long as I start cutting paper, I can forget those unhappy things, and the whole person will become relaxed and happy." 」 Wen Liping said: "I have only one hobby in my life. ”
Regarding paper-cutting, Wen Liping's biggest wish is to open a paper-cutting exhibition that belongs only to himself, he told reporters: "I want to preserve my works in its entirety, and I want to leave something for future generations, even as a reference for their future paper-cutting." ”
In life, whenever anyone is willing to ask for paper-cutting skills, Wen Liping carefully teaches. He believes that the art of paper-cutting is a traditional Chinese culture, and it is necessary to adhere to the inheritance and promotion, "As long as someone is willing to learn, I will teach it for free." ”
Nowadays, Wen Liping, who is nearly a year old, still insists on paper-cutting every day and is intoxicated with it. Approaching the Year of the Tiger, Wen Liping created a lot of "tiger" paper cuts to send to relatives, friends, neighbors, etc., so that everyone can celebrate the Year of the Tiger together. (End)