"There are strange people who know that Wang Shuyuan can use the diameter of the wood for the palace, the utensils, the characters, and even the birds and beasts, the wood and stones, and they are not affected by the situation, but each has its own mood." The ancient text "Nuclear Boat Record" in the middle school textbook allows us to appreciate the magic and beauty of "human craftsmanship".
In Fenyang, there is such a traditional craftsman of walnut wood furniture who is known as the "Fenzhou craftsman", he is Guo Jianxiong, 49 years old, a native of Majiashe Village, Yudaohe Town.
He grew up in a family of carpenters and entered the woodworking industry at the age of 16. At first, he followed the master into the hundred doors to serve the neighborhood, mainly to make various dowries, agricultural tools, house materials and other woodworking products. Subsequently, he went to Beijing many times to study and practice exercises to further improve the level of woodworking skills. After years of hard work, he has fully mastered the production technology of Jinzuo furniture, the pillars used in traditional structure houses, and the production process of mule carriages, windmills, baskets, rakes and other agricultural tools, and has become a well-known carpenter in the industry.
Today, he makes traditional furniture with exquisite processes, rigorous structure and reliable quality. The shape and workmanship imitate the style of the Ming Dynasty royal palace, the materials are thick and generous, the shape is solemn and stable, most of the large pieces of furniture, do not hesitate to carve and grind kung fu, paint gold paint and copper living pieces, and the craftsmanship is fine and luxurious. Many works are embellished with carved ornaments, and the common patterns are Erlong Juju Beads, Qilin Sending Son, Magpie Dengmei, Deer Crane Tongchun, etc., which have distinct characteristics, especially the Ming and Qing dynasty classical furniture made of pure handmade tenon structure is favored by the market.
Go alone fast, go far. In recent years, in his work practice, Guo Jianxiong has always paid attention to learning and exchange, passing on help and bringing new ideas. Many times out to learn from the experience, exchange and learn, and constantly improve the level of skills, focus on creating a brand of Fenyang Jinzuo furniture. Encourage more young people to learn traditional woodworking skills, teach the secrets by hand, and strive to make this precious intangible cultural heritage shine even more enchanting.
In the Sayings, it is written: "Craftsman, carpenter also". Today's "craftsman" word has long been given the new meaning of the times with the spirit of persistent concentration, excellence, meticulousness and the pursuit of excellence.
When asked about him, what is the new goal now? "Actively respond to the call of the party and the government, vigorously carry forward the spirit of craftsmen, constantly innovate, be determined to surpass, practice the traditional carpentry skills that 'capable people can't', and contribute new and greater strength to the inheritance and development of the intangible cultural heritage of Fenyang City!" Guo Jianxiong said. Contributed | Han Zhihong