National Treasure Artist

Chapter 204 Andrew - Indiana Oil Building
"In thousands of years of traditional Chinese aesthetics and philosophy."

"The most artistic conception of Chinese masters of traditional Chinese painting is often not the painting frame filled with brush and ink, but the large blank space."

"This is also the principle of 'less is more', but it reveals the leisure and ease of the oriental people."

"The principle of 'less is more' in modernist architecture is rigorous and rational."

Bai Gongtong continued to explain in depth that although he was the only one standing on the huge stage, the display of his aura made him not look small at all.

His voice is very loud and powerful.

"In the ancient East, well-known or unknown literati and garden craftsmen in ancient China have long known and mastered 'circulation space'."

"But that kind of 'circulation space' is intentionally created to be random, free, outdoor, it is flowing, and its purpose is ornamental."

"The 'circulation space' here is a rational, orderly, interior space, and importantly, it is still and its purpose is practicality."

"But regardless of their appearance, the two are indeed common in essence. In these spaces created for people, both of them are obviously successful."

Combined with Chinese aesthetic principles to explain, analyze and compare.

The young designers in the audience, and masters who have just entered the hall or even entered the hall, looked serious and listened without saying a word.

Under Bai Gongtong's description, the designers present were not only fascinated by the innovative concept, but also shocked by the long traditional Chinese culture.

President Mason sat beside Master Jamie Derek. He didn't lean on the back of the chair, and sat upright. He looked up at the eloquent young man and smiled, which was extraordinarily bright.

Facts have proved that the decision he made couldn't be more correct!
There is no other modernist building more suitable for the expo's national pavilion than the American Pavilion in Barcelona.

It is really a textbook example of modernist architecture!

Although Ma Sen is not a designer, he has a very high cultivation and vision in the field of modernism. He knows that every bit of theory expressed by Bai Gongtong has been perfectly reflected in this exhibition hall.

And these three theories are obviously a way to extract in the whole chaotic field of modernism.

"Thank you, Designer Bai Gongtong!"

President Mason thought in his heart.

After a long time, Bai Gongtong finished his speech and bowed to express his gratitude to the audience.

Thunderous applause suddenly broke out from the audience!

In the semi-circular auditorium, the designers on the first and second floors were full of red faces, desperately looking at their palms.

"It was a great lecture."

"I think only in that great country and that long-standing culture can a genius like Baitongtong designer be born!"

"It's incredible. I have never felt so clear. My design concept and design concept seem to have been reorganized."

"Thank you, Bai Gongtong, the designer!"

"The designer Bai Gongtong must have been sent by God."

"From today onwards, I will be the most fanatical follower of the designer Baitongtong!"

Along with the applause, there were constant discussions among the crowd everywhere.

President Mason, Master Jamie Derek, Master Seamo Chevas, and the invited wealthy Chicagoans all applauded with smiles.

The fiery applause finally fell silent after a long time. Bai Gongtong smiled and nodded slightly in all directions, and then was about to walk down the stage.

"Designer Baitongtong!"

At this moment, a slightly hoarse voice suddenly called Bai Gongtong to stop in the front row.

All I saw was a well-dressed old white man standing up at the same time.

All eyes turned to where the sound came from.

"It's Mr. Andrew."

"The man at the helm of the oil company?"

"That's the gentleman!"

"Why did he call designer Bai Gongtong?"

Someone whispered.

Jamie Derek and other masters looked calm and even showed a little envy, obviously guessing.

President Mason, who personally sent invitations to the rich, looked at the old man expectantly, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

Masson naturally had his own plans for inviting these wealthy businessmen.

Every genre, every master must be promoted and supported by a group of rich people holding checks.

It is these rich people who have enough funds to help masters build one big project after another, classic projects, so as to promote reputation and skills.

Otherwise, even if the works are handed down to the world, they cannot be left in the world, and they can only be handed down on paper, which is useless.

Bai Gongtong is still too young, and it is the lack of such background behind him.

"Hello, sir."

Bai Gongtong stopped in her footsteps, and although she was inexplicable, she still bowed respectfully.

"Designer Bai Gongtong, two days ago, at the right time, I had the honor to appear in the lakeside square."

“It is often said that truly classic masterpieces are never created on purpose.”

"In your East, there is an old saying that writing is made by nature, but by chance."

A smile appeared on Mr. Andrew's old face, and he spoke slowly.

The old man did not directly state the purpose, but instead described words that made everyone a little unclear.

Of course, when Andrew mentioned the lakeside square two days ago, some people in the crowd frowned as if they remembered something.

"Designer Bai Gongtong."

Andrew shouted again, he looked seriously at the young people on the stage, and hoped: "Your creations in the lakeside square must be like this, in the dusk, the pen in your hand just dances with the rhythm of your body. move."

"I don't know if I'm lucky enough to fund the construction of what should be perfect."

After these two sentences fell, an unexpected but expected idea appeared in the minds of many designers, their bodies were shocked suddenly, and their eyes widened.

"Then that scroll, that mysterious oriental artist is the designer Bai Gongtong?"

"Is this an attempt by Bai Gongtong's designer to come to our Chicago?"

"No wonder! No wonder!"

"I knew that apart from the designer Bai Gongtong, where would such an amazing artist emerge so easily!"

Designers suddenly realized.

Some designers who were not clear before were also informed of the news quickly, and took out their mobile phones to search for the long scroll that has been widely circulated in Chicago recently.

The 'imagined' building in the long scroll reconstructs the rhythm of Chicago's skyline near Lake Michigan, and it gathers all the light on itself.

President Mason was surprised when he heard it.

He also knew about the long scroll, but he didn't know the identity of the oriental designer.

"It's an honor."

Bai Gongtong was taken aback for a moment at first, but she quickly came to her senses and responded immediately.

"Designer Bai Gongtong, is she also from the idea you proposed today?"

The old man showed respect and asked again.

"Of course!"

Bai Gongtong nodded.

After Bai Gongtong finished speaking, the smile on Andrew's face became wider.

Beside him, President Mason, Jamie Derek, Seamo Chevas and the others shook their heads with emotion.

"This old fox."

President Mason scolded with a smile.

Andrew, the helm of the oil company, laid the groundwork from the very beginning, adding a layer of legend to this building, and even pulled out some articles that were natural.

Finally, I asked if it was a product under this concept.

In this way, the status of his unfinished building can already be guaranteed.

It is the first building of the very important road of modernism, and has an epic story.

It is foreseeable that this anecdote will definitely be spread in future documentaries or books!

There must be layers of reputation on it, and Andrew will gain a reputation far above wealth.

Even, his Andrew's name, his Indiana Oil Company's name will therefore be recorded in the history books.

The old man has already decided that when the building is completed, it will be called 'Indiana Petroleum Building', no, it should be called 'Andrew Building', no, no, it's still not good.

Just call her 'Andrew Indiana Oil Building'!

Bai Gongtong smiled and nodded, and stepped off the stage.

There, Banxia, ​​Qianhe, and Su Mu were meeting them, and Gongtong opened his arms from a distance and hugged the three of them together.

They laughed.

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