On the morning of October 27, at the special lecture of the 2021 Art Talent Funding Special Project of the Jiangsu Provincial Art Fund, Mr. Gao Yun, Vice President of the Chinese Painting Society and President of the Jiangsu Provincial Chinese Painting Society, made a relevant interpretation of the major historical theme creations in the field of fine arts in China in the past 10 years. At the same time, from the perspective of multiple identities such as organizers, jury members and specific creators, he combined the major art creation activities at the national level such as "Centennial Major Historical Theme Art Creation Project" in 2009, "Chinese Civilization Historical Theme Art Creation Project" in 2012, "Belt and Road" International Art Creation Project in 2014, "National Thematic Art Creation Project" in 2016, and "Large-scale Art Creation Project celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China" in 2019. Detailed analysis and multi-dimensional interpretation are given.
First, how to grasp the characteristics of major theme art creation
In view of the determination and control of major theme creation, Chairman Gao Yun pointed out from the height of history and artistry that as a front-line author of realistic creation, it is necessary to clarify its inherent characteristics, that is, : 1) the theme is important. The subjects of the works are historical or contemporary landmark and influential events and figures at the national level; 2) the investment is enormous. It is a national project, which combines the strength of the state - human, financial, administrative to create, there is no history, the world does not have, it is unique to the present; 3) it is very restrictive. They are all propositional works, the content should be in line with the theme, the performance should meet the requirements, and there is not much room for play; 4) the scale is grand. Due to the large theme and national project, and the exhibition venues are all national art halls, the size is not large enough to highlight its significance; 5) The creation is difficult. These works have both historical and realistic themes, and there are real things and real people. Only in-depth and rigorous examination can accurately express; in actual creation, it is necessary to examine and imagine; both visual reality and breath real; both to fit the theme and artistic creation, which is the test of the painter's comprehensive quality.
Second, how to avoid the shortcomings and shortcomings in the creation of major themes
Considering the limitations of front-line creators, President Gao first pointed out various shortcomings that may occur from the different ways of presenting content and form, namely: 1) emptiness. The research is insufficient and not deep, there is no cognition, so there is no use of perception, flowing in illustration; 2) listed. Because there is no deep understanding generated, there is not enough affection, and things can only be put together, and can only pursue superficial stacking; 3) stuffed. Because I did not eat through the topic, coupled with the importance of the subject matter, it seems that if I did not paint full, I would not be serious or important, so I painted a lot of scenes, and I did not leave the audience with a little space to stimulate my feelings, and I could not "think of it wonderfully"; 4) distortion. Many paintings will be lost, coupled with insufficient research, many details and props have become hard wounds in the acceptance of works. 5) Out of control. No matter how important the theme is, in the final analysis, it is still artistic creation, and it must pay attention to artistry. Many authors work very hard, but perhaps they are not enough to control, use too much force, appear rigid and rigid, no handsome, not talented, and lose their personality. In view of the above shortcomings, Mr. Gao Yun combined his work "Remember Us?" The creative experience and details such as "Yongle Cultivation Classic" give answers one by one.
Third, how to innovatively create major theme art works
Mr. Gao Yun pointed out that "innovation" is the last word for the progressive development of all art. Fine arts is no exception, he combined his own creative feelings, pointed out to the students the direction of innovation of major theme art works, that is,: 1) content innovation; 2) expression innovation; 3) perspective innovation; 4) concept innovation; 5) artistic language innovation. Combined with the above five specific innovative practices, Mr. Gao Yun gave a clear answer through the artistic expression techniques and creative connotations of his representative work "Love Ma Song".
In the academic interaction session with the students, Mr. Gao Yun made a high degree of regulation of major theme art creation from multiple angles such as art creation, art criticism, cultural connotation and real social significance. It is clearly pointed out that creating good works is a professional duty and social responsibility of a painter. At the same time, it is even more necessary to stand at the forefront of the cultural front and actively think strategically: major thematic creations should clearly go out of the template, conceptualization, and sloganization, so as to innovate the old, integrate the academic, classic and innovative nature with individual perceptions, and seize the unprecedented contemporary opportunities and academic vitality of major thematic art creation and research, so as to create "three good" works that can not only be applauded by experts, but also praised by the public, and can also be applauded by future generations, and look at this great era with positive and far-reaching cultural significance.
Correspondent: Zang Shude
Yangzi Evening News | Purple Cow News reporter Shen Zhao
Proofread by Xu Heng
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