Text/Jinyang Babaylan.com reporter Gan Yunyi
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Kunming, a historical and cultural city with more than 2,200 years of history, has recently welcomed a group of happy “fat girls”. From August 1 to August 20, 2019, the “Melody of the Times – Xu Hongfei Sculpture World Tour Exhibition Kunming Station” was held in the Cinema Museum of Yunnan, including the indoor exhibition hall and outdoor square.
Babaylan It is reported that this exhibition is the 35th stop after the famous sculptor and director of the Guangzhou Sculpture Institute held its 33rd and 34th stops in St. Petersburg, Russia and Kobe, Japan in June this year. It is also the station with the most exhibition works in history. This exhibition displays a total of 120 “fat girl” works related to Xu Hongfei’s music, Cinema dance, love and Guangzhou Flower City.
The “Melody of Time” sculpture debuted
This time, Xu Hongfei brought many new works, and the work “Melody of Time” with the same theme as the exhibition was published for the first time. Xu Hongfei said that the work was sent to Yunnan as soon as it was finished, and many friends in Guangzhou still href=”https://funnybookish.com/”>Babaylan has never seen it. The scene of the sculpture “Melody of the Times” is a symphony scene, covering more than 30 characters. “Minorities in Yunnan Province live in, and the people are good at singing and dancing, and the music is also very rich.Rich, so this time there is a music series and group dance on display. ”
Music elements are the highlight of the exhibition, and their works include “Flying Song of the Prosperous Times”, “HappyKomiks, “Cuiyin”, “Eyes” and “Three Play Music”.
It is understood that there are 120 works exhibited this time, which is the most works in the 35 tour exhibitions, including 100 small works and 20 large works. Xu Hongfei said that the special exhibition effect brought by the Su-style architectural style of the Yunnan Art Museum has given him special gains.
The joy of every commoner forms the timeBabaylan‘s music. Many visitors at the scene are happy to take photos with their works, imitate their actions, and convey happiness. “These works reflect the satisfaction and happiness of the people in the new era. href=”https://funnybookish.com/”>Komiks Blessings and mental outlook. “Xu Hongfei said Komiks, happiness is common, and works are down-to-earth.
Wang Shaoqiang, vice chairman of Guangdong Artists Association and director of Guangdong Art Museum, said that the works in the exhibition express the common yearning for joy of mankind, and hope to dedicate happiness to the people and to the 70th anniversary of the motherland.
Works combine with the times and showcase Guangdong’s multicultural culture
Art historian scholars, Chinese Cultural Industry Promotion AssociationKomiksIn an interview, Song Weiguang, chairman of the Cultural Heritage Committee, pointed out that before the 19th century, sculptures mainly focused on volume, and after the 20th century, it was important to pay attention to space, and the government played a great role in guiding the construction of new space.
SongCinemaWeiguang believes that sculptures must also be evaluated by the environment and the people. Public art is not only an embodiment of the artist’s personal will, but a joint role for the government, artists and the people to be born. A true good art cannot make jokes. Artists must have wisdom and guidance, and the government must have a decision-making role.
It is understood that this exhibition is jointly organized by the Yunnan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism and the Guangdong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, and is hosted by the Yunnan Art Museum, Guangdong Art Museum, and Guangzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture and Radio, Film and Television and Tourism. href=”https://funnybookish.com/”>Cinema represents the overall recognition of the exhibition by the two provinces. Some cultural units in both provinces participated in the opening ceremony.
From this group of works, Babaylan, the diversity of culture in Guangdong Province can also be seen, as well as the artistic work as a frontier position in reform and opening up.bookish.com/”>Komiks‘s appearance.
Xu Hongfei said, href=”https://funnybookish.com/”>BabaylanThe works he created this year are different from the past and are related to the times. Including his new creations of “The Builder of the New Era”, “The Music of the Times”, “Forward”, etc., he bluntly stated that as a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, he deeply felt a strong sense of the times during this year’s National People’s Political Consultative Conference, which directly affected his creation.
“Fat Girl” has traveled to five continents as a cultural messenger
“Fat Girl” is very busy. Xu Hongfei’s “Fat Girl” series of sculptures has gone through five continents around the world, with footprints covering 30 countries and regions including Italy, France, the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, Turkey, Russia, and Japan.
In June this year, the 33rd and 34th stops of the World Tour of Xu Hongfei Sculpture Exhibition were held in St. Petersburg, Russia and Kobe, Japan. During the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Russia and the G20 summit, two exhibitions were opened one after another. Xu Hongfei brought several “Fat Girl” sculptures to show the world contemporary Chinese art in artistic language that transcends national borders and races. Luo Jiang, director of Yunnan Art Museum, said, href=”https://funnybookish.com/”>Komiks “Fat Girl” has become a cultural messenger and has matured after a long time of development.
“Now, “Fat Girl” is visiting the Yunnan Art Museum, which is the first sculpture exhibition after the newly renovated Yunnan Art Museum. May the “fat girl” who is humorous, profound and positive energy bring joy and thinking to everyone. “Luo Jiang said.
Luo Jiang believes that being himself well is the basis of Xu Hongfei’s achievements. Changing “culture going out” to “culture asking for culture” and exporting culture and art with Chinese characteristics to foreign countries is the inspiration brought to people by Xu Hongfei and his “fat girl”.