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

Inside the studio.

Jiang Zhe, Miller and Miller's sponsor, Mr. George, viewed the clay sculptures together.

After the work was completed, Miller liked it very much and planned to make a marble sculpture to display in his home.

After George heard about it, he rushed over to take a look.

Although the system gave this work an excellent evaluation, Jiang Zhe still wanted to hear George's advice.

Anyone who can collect so many works must have a good vision.

George walked slowly around the sculpture, looking at it as he walked. Because of his age, he walked a little slowly. Miller followed him all the time, ready to assist at any time.

The life-size sculpture is placed on a pedestal, taller than George. George had to look up from time to time while watching it, and even looked at some details of the sculpture's head with the help of Miller.

During this process, he often had eye contact with Miller.

Turning to the back of the sculpture, his eyes scanned the back of the clay sculpture several times, stared at it for a long time, and then looked at Miller with a hint of teasing in his eyes.

Miller's eyes are also very rich.

Jiang Zhe felt very embarrassed and had to look away. He thought, why don't these two people know how to avoid outsiders?

"It's a great sculpture." George shifted his gaze from the sculpture to Jiang Zhe and gave his own evaluation.

"Thank you for your compliment." Jiang Zhe said, "Please give me some suggestions."

George said, “I didn’t know you could make sculptures. After hearing what Miller said, I was mentally prepared, but you really gave me a surprise. Although this work is a realistic expression technique, it does not contain any kitsch elements.

He paused. "Speaking of this topic, we have a lot to talk about."

He said to Miller: "Have someone prepare some coffee, and let's sit down and talk slowly."

"I'll arrange it." Miller agreed and asked Jiang Zhe: "Do you like coffee or black tea?"

Jiang Zhe said: "When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Drink coffee."

"Let's sit down and talk slowly," George gestured.

The two sat down in the studio. Miller came back and sat next to George.

The servant brought fruit and coffee.

George likes to use a large cup with a blue stripe.

He held the cup and smelled the aroma. After taking a sip of coffee, he put the cup on the small table next to him.

“In our culture, sculpture has always been regarded as a noble art. The value of this art lies in the fact that excellent sculptors use their hands and creativity to give life and emotional warmth to cold materials.

The audience can feel the warmth of humanity through these beautiful images.

As far as I know, artists in your country tend to pay more attention to painting, and there are not many talented sculptors.

You are an exception.

Your works remind me of Renaissance sculptures. Your works reflect your understanding of structure and the ups and downs of shapes, which reflect your understanding and reconstruction.

The lines are shaped with a strong sense of rhythm.

From looking at your paintings and sculptures, I find that you have rare gifts and talents.

I suggest that when you are creating, you should think more about developing your own talents, don’t be constrained by experience, and don’t waste your talents.

Also, don’t care about other people’s opinions, just boldly show what you want to do.”

"Thank you for your advice." Jiang Zhe said.

Miller asked George if the clay sculpture could be made into a marble sculpture.

In fact, he could decide this matter by himself, but he knew how to get along with George, so he showed a gesture of obedience. George patted his arm and said with a smile: "You make the decision."

He looked at Jiang Zhe again and said, “I suggest you make some changes to this work and then make it into a bronze sculpture.

I heard from Miller that you wanted to try multiple things, right? "

Jiang Zhe nodded and asked George if he had any specific suggestions.

George inquired, “Have you ever been to the Metropolitan Museum of Art?”

"Been there twice."

"What's your impression of that place?"

Jiang Zhe said: "I feel that the Met is a venue comparable to the Louvre, which has a rich collection."

Miller smiled and said, "Yes, that's what I mean. Whatever you have, I want to have.

However, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is a museum founded by businessmen. From the beginning, it was not like other museums that only bought and did not sell. On the contrary, the museum has sold its collections many times and is both persistent and flexible in how to enrich its collections.

My suggestion for your sculpture is to add more details. Actually, as long as you add a crown and winged boots, it will fit the image of Perseus.

Then, I make it into a bronze sculpture. If I think the finished product is beautiful enough, I will recommend it to the Met.”

Jiang Zhe was surprised that George actually had this ability, and he also felt that George had good vision.

When I examine the work myself, I also feel that it resembles Cellini’s sculptures a bit.

After a moment's silence, he replied, "First of all, thank you for your appreciation. If I make two similar sculptures based on one work, would it be suspected of plagiarizing myself?"

George replied: "Do you know who else played an important role in the rise of Impressionism, besides the promotion of Europeans?"

Jiang Zhe shook his head: "I don't know."

George said: "The U.S. economy, or the boom in the U.S. economy, has promoted the development of Impressionism."

"Appreciate further details."

George described it slowly.

“Whenever a new economy emerges, there are always new trends.

After the economic boom in the United States, a large number of wealthy people began to go to Europe to buy art. A large number of classics were collected by museums. Many works are no longer in circulation.

Thus, Impressionist paintings caught up with the trend.

Their works were quickly sold at high prices to the United States.

You can find some similar Impressionist works in the Louvre and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

As far as I know, many painters at that time would create two or more works with the same material, one of which would be sent to salons or museums to gain fame, and the other would be sold at a high price to ensure their living.

Many painters have done this, so don’t worry.”

Jiang Zhe thought this suggestion was worth a try.

George continued, "After this clay sculpture is made into a marble sculpture, you can make modifications. The reason why I suggest you make another bronze sculpture is that there are sculptures of similar themes in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

If your work is put in there, people will naturally compare it to the sculptures, and no matter what the result is, it will enhance your reputation.”

Jiang Zhe understood the suggestion and thought that he could take this opportunity to try to complete the system task.

After thinking for a moment, he agreed to make the changes according to George's suggestions.

George immediately called to help Jiang Zhe contact a factory with better technology. (End of this chapter)