Big round eyes, small pink flesh pads, fleshy paws on the chest, the expression is a little naughty and a little arrogant. A total of 13 sets of 2022 Chinese Nongyin (Tiger) Year Gold and Silver Commemorative Coins, of which this distinctive "Baofu Tiger" was nicknamed "Rich Tiger" by netizens, and it was strong out of the circle! Are you cute?
On the eve of the Spring Festival, the reporter interviewed the designer of these two gold and silver commemorative coins in the Year of the Tiger, Professor Wu Guanying of the Academy of Fine Arts of Tsinghua University, to reveal how many ingenious design details are hidden behind this little tiger.
"Tiger" and "Fu" are harmonious, take Fu away!
Regarding the design concept, Wu Guanying specifically mentioned that the starting point of the image design of "Baofu Tiger" is the action of playing with the two paws of the little tiger, which has the harmonic sound of the Chinese auspicious culture "Baofu", which means that good luck is at the door, and at the same time, there is a good blessing such as cohesion and reunion, which is more in line with the aesthetics of young people.
"Baofu Tiger" gold and silver commemorative coin
In March 2021, Wu Guanying was tasked with designing commemorative coins for the Year of the Tiger. In order to draw this little tiger well, he put a lot of effort into it.
Due to the inconvenience of traveling during the epidemic, Wu Guanying found a large number of documentaries related to tigers, while watching and painting, painting while thinking, as long as he sat in front of the workbench, his pen would not stop.
Running, jumping, playing, funny... After Wu Guanying polished more than 200 manuscripts of small tigers with different shapes, the image of "Baofu Tiger" gradually became clear.
"Bofu Tiger"
After the release of the "Baofu Tiger" commemorative coin, many netizens said that they were "cute", and fans sent messages to Wu Guanying, and the most said words were "kind" and "cute". Others say that they saw "uniqueness" in this little tiger, and it tilted its head as if to say, "Who said that a tiger must be fierce and mighty?" I'll be myself."
Teach seriously and draw with all your heart
Wu Guanying not only created the "Baofu Tiger" zodiac commemorative coin, but also one of the designers of the mascot "Fuwa" for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the designer of the mascot "Fu Niu Lele" for the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games, and the designer of the commemorative coin for the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
When it comes to his identity, Wu Guanying always ranks teachers at the forefront. After 39 years of teaching and educating people, "teaching seriously and painting with dedication" is his positioning for himself.
His painting style is deeply loved by young people, and the classes he opens are always "on the shelves in seconds", and many students say that only luck can be grabbed.
Wu Guanying (sixth from left) takes a group photo with students in his last class before retirement.
Wu Guanying, who is in his sixties, has a unique scenery in his home – toys are everywhere. Cars, small animals, small ornaments...
"The design of the toy is very intelligent, let people always maintain a childlike heart, don't look at me now 66 years old, the psychological age is only 26 years old, which is also an important reason for creating the 'Baofu Tiger'."
△ A corner of Wu Guanying's home
Wu Guanying in life is also very fashionable. In his spare time, he likes to listen to music with his wife, visit fashion stores, go to coffee shops with a sense of design, and punch card Internet celebrity cities, he said that this is "updating" himself, and young mentality is the key to creation. "It's very interesting to feel the design concept of fashion frontiers and trends, and to paint the world with your heart."
Wu Guanying and lover
"Look at his paintings,
Even the gloomy mood will shine through the sun."
After Wu Guanying retired from Tsinghua University's Academy of Fine Arts in November last year, he has continued to create, often uploading the freshest sketches on social platforms.
A pen, a sketchbook, and a satchel are the three "belongings" he went out to paint. Campuses, streets, canteens, alleys... Wherever he went, he drew wherever he went, even at dinner and waiting for the airport.
In his pen, there are ordinary people
Beautiful views of the campus
There are also subtle small blessings
These paintings, seemingly simple lines and colors, make everyone feel the warmth of déjà vu and heal people's hearts. Some netizens left a message: "Look at his paintings, even the gloomy mood will penetrate into the sun." ”
Wu Guanying said that painting is a skill given to him by God. "No matter where I am, as soon as I pick up the paintbrush, I forget everything and immerse myself in it very happily."
This year's Spring Festival, Wu Guanying is ready to listen to music and watch movies at home with his wife. Speaking of the most anticipated thing in the New Year, he happily said that he was going to "upgrade" to become a grandfather. The new year will also continue to record the emotions in the ordinary with a paintbrush, bringing better and better works.
(CCTV News)