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Do you remember that Chen Danqing? It was the same Chen Danqing who drew "The Shepherd".
This time he made big news.
At an auction in 2021, his masterpiece "The Shepherd" was sold for a sky-high price of 1.6 billion yuan.
This is a new historical record for the Chinese oil painting market.
The scene in this painting is simply breathtakingly beautiful.
The painting depicts a middle-aged Tibetan couple snuggling up to each other on a vast grassland, with a leisurely flock of sheep and endless pastures in the background, making it a perfect idyllic picture.
The man's broad back and powerful lines, and the woman's nervous and subtle shy expression really make people's hearts melt.
As soon as this work came out, the art world exploded.
Praise has come and gone, but there has also been controversy and criticism.
Some viewers were fascinated by the painting, saying that it was a perfect embodiment of Tibetan culture's deep understanding of nature and freedom.
But some critics feel that this kind of love display is too idealistic and a bit out of touch with real life.
However, these controversies are all a piece of cake for Chen Danqing.
He calmly said that these controversies are inevitable challenges in the process of artistic creation, and his insistence on his artistic pursuit is the best response to these criticisms.
He does not paint for the purpose of pursuing complex colors or excessive decorations, but wants to express his understanding of life and culture in a simple and sincere way.
This unique style makes his work stand out in the art world.
The high price of "Shepherd" is really eye-opening.
This not only highlights the artistic value of Chen Danqing, but also reflects the gradual openness and diversification of the society's understanding of art.
Nowadays, people are more and more aware of how to appreciate and interpret art from a personal and unique perspective.
Chen Danqing's works and his artistic attitude provide the possibility for a wider range of artistic expression and understanding.
The painting, which sold for 1.6 billion, was nothing short of a record event for the Chinese art market.
This is not only a recognition of Chen Danqing's unique artistic style, but also a perfect embodiment of the philosophy of life admired by modern art collectors.
Speaking of which, it's really exciting.
Having said that, Chen Danqing's artistic path was not all smooth sailing.
Born into a family that valued culture, he had a passion for painting from an early age.
Although his family suffered some misfortunes, it did not stop him from pursuing art.
In 1978, with a lot of perseverance, he squeezed into the door of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, an important turning point that could be regarded as the starting point of his artistic career.
At the Academy of Fine Arts, his creative talent was fully stimulated.
In 1980, he embarked on a journey to Tibet.
He was deeply attracted by the spectacular scenery and simple folk customs, as if he had found a source of inspiration for his artistic creation.
During his time in Lhasa, he created the Tibetan Paintings, of which the Shepherd became one of his masterpieces.
However, when the painting was first exhibited, it did not receive universal praise and was met with a lot of criticism.
Some people feel that the painting is too prosaic and lacks visual impact, while others feel that Chen Danqing's understanding of Tibetan culture is not deep enough and that it is only superficial.
These criticisms have made "The Shepherd" unfairly evaluated for a long time, as if it had become a buried pearl.
However, time is the best way to test the value of art.
With the gradual deepening and expansion of people's artistic concepts, everyone began to re-examine and evaluate this work.
In 2021, the auction of "Shepherd" not only became a milestone event in the Chinese art market, but also proved Chen Danqing's deep insight into Tibetan culture and the height of artistic expression.
Today, the success of "Shepherd" is the best affirmation of Chen Danqing's artistic career.
This also reflects the deep understanding and respect of art in society.
Through his paintings, he combines the critique of reality with the expectation of a better future, and each stroke shows his deep thinking on life and unique artistic insights.
It's really amazing to say this.
Chen Danqing's story and works will continue to inspire future artists to discover more and deeper meanings in exploring the intersection of art and life.