Reborn as a great painter, with a system, you can be willful

The provincial capital's art museum is visited by a constant stream of people.

The special guests finished their visit and left one after another. Everyone was busy and some had to attend other activities.

Jiang Zhe had some free time and planned to find a place to take a short rest.

Occasionally, you can hear some visitors passing by talking about how many activities there are in the provincial capital recently, what else is worth looking forward to, etc.
The cultural heritage of the provincial capital is richer than that of Binhai.

Although we do not have the advantage of being at home, there are still many people coming to visit, and the number is even increasing gradually.

He took a tea bag, put it in the thermos, poured hot water into it, walked to the courtyard, found a place to sit, and waited for the water to warm up.

Soon, he saw Wang Zhen walking out in a hurry, as if he was looking for him.

Jiang Zhe waved to Wang Zhen: "Looking for me?"

Wang Zhen saw Jiang Zhe and walked over quickly: "Why did you run out to avoid being alone?"

Jiang Zhe said, "The guests have all gone back, and there is nothing urgent in the exhibition hall. You should take a rest as well."

Wang Zhen also sat down.

Although the weather was quite cold, the seat Jiang Zhe found was sunny and sheltered from the wind, so it was very comfortable to sit in.

Jiang Zhe poured a cup of hot water for Wang Zhen. Drink it hot.

"Thank you. What are you painting recently?" Wang Zhen asked.

Jiang Zhe replied: "Prepare works for the National Art Exhibition and the Sao Paulo Exhibition.

The content about the shipyard that will be exhibited at the National Art Exhibition is from the shipyard, and you have seen part of it. "

I am still working on the work that will be exhibited abroad. The subject matter is a large market. ”

"I believe in your level. I just saw you chatting with the vice president. Does he have something to say?" Wang Zhen asked.

Jiang Zhe said, "I was just about to tell you that the vice president told me that they will organize a study exchange trip abroad to St. Petersburg before the New Year."

He had not expected to encounter such an opportunity when he came to the provincial capital. It just so happened that the language skills he had just acquired could come in handy.

"Going to Russia? How long?" Wang Zhen asked.

Jiang Zhe said: "The estimated time is very short, there are many painters, I just want to go and have some fun. I have always wanted to visit the art museum there. I can't give up this opportunity."

Wang Zhen said: "These people didn't tell me when they had the chance."

Jiang Zhe said, "I heard from the vice president that the number of places is limited. I don't know if it's true. If you want to arrange someone, you can prepare as soon as possible."

Wang Zhen asked: "When do we set off?"

Jiang Zhe said, "Winter vacation has just begun. We will be back before the New Year. Do you want to go with us?"

Wang Zhen said: "There are many things to do in the gallery. After finishing here, there are still a lot of things to do in the Capital and Binhai galleries.

I have always felt that you don't seem to be very interested in Russian art. How could you be interested in participating in this outing?"

Jiang Zhe took a sip of tea and said slowly, "It can be regarded as the fulfillment of a dream I had when I was young.

The first time I saw Russian paintings was when I read "Barge Haulers on the Volga" in my elementary school Chinese textbook. When I was in high school, I heard an art teacher talk about Repin's famous work - Ivan the Terrible.

At that time, I was very curious about what the picture described by the teacher was like. Later, I saw a print of this painting in a bookstore. At first glance, I thought it was a bit bloody and dirty, but later I was shocked by the eyes of the old man in the painting. "

Wang Zhen said, "I am older than you. When I was in school, Russian art had a greater influence in China. I heard that before Repin created this painting, he painted several versions, and after a series of changes, he finally presented the look we see now. That look is indeed a classic. However, you have learned a lot from studying European painting. Your works have been recognized by the market. Will studying Russian art still help your development?"

Jiang Zhe said confidently: “It helps.

Great painters like Repin are not valued in the history of world art because most of his masterpieces can only be understood by Russians.

Russia is a very peculiar country. Easterners think it is a Western country, while Westerners think it is in the East. Therefore, Russian art always falls into an awkward situation of not being able to please both sides. Russian painters, or Russians, have a kind of backbone that is unwilling to please anyone. Therefore, objectively speaking, Russian art has many merits.

After listening to this, Wang Zhen asked again, "I remember when many people advised you to study abroad, you were always hesitant. I can see that you don't like it very much, but why are you so enthusiastic about going abroad for short-term study or visits?"

Jiang Zhe replied: "I can't remember who said that if you want to be a great artist, there are two conditions. Live long and see the world, that is, travel thousands of miles.

Of course, there are some people who became great painters in their twenties or thirties, such as Raphael and Van Gogh, but they are not included in this example. They are exceptions.

The two elements actually complement each other.

Only by living long enough can you go to enough places and see enough people and their lifestyles.

When you have seen enough, you will know what is really important to you. Maybe you can find the direction to move forward.

My future creations are still unknown, so I want to take a look at them more.

There are many masterpieces in St. Petersburg, not just Russian art. I had originally planned to go there myself, and now I have this opportunity, which will allow me to avoid a lot of tedious things. "

"Okay, I respect your choice."

Wang Zhen changed the subject.

"After you held several exhibitions in a row, more collectors in China began to pay attention to the price changes of your works. When I was in the capital, several people wanted to buy your paintings. Just now, not long after the exhibition started, someone else came to me and wanted to buy your paintings. Would you like to consider it?"

Jiang Zhe shook his head: "No, these paintings are not mature yet. Now I see that there are some unsatisfactory parts, so I won't sell them for the time being."

"Although we have different starting points for looking at the problem, we agree. You are concerned about your dissatisfaction with the work, while I am concerned that you have sold quite a few paintings this year and you need to control the number of works entering the market."

When the two were talking, he came over to support them. Jiang Zhe had to stop talking.

The personal painting exhibition in the provincial capital went smoothly.

Jiang Zhe had to rush back to Binhai that day. Before leaving, he secretly met with Sister Liao...

After returning to school, Jiang Zhe told Professor Qin the news that he was going abroad.

Professor Qin agreed that Jiang Zhe should go out for a walk, and then complained: "These people didn't even inform me when they were doing a study session."

Jiang Zhe asked, "Teacher, do you want to go too? That's great, let's go together."

Professor Qin took out his phone book and said as he looked through it. "I've been there before, and I want to go again while I'm still healthy. I'll call and ask if I can join. I guess after this news gets out, many people will want to actively participate."

Because of the tight time, Jiang Zhe and Professor Qin made a report to the school.

The school agreed.

Professor Qin also had connections and quickly secured his place.

After hearing about this, many teachers in the school also wanted to participate, so they each found ways to do so.

(End of this chapter)