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Entertainment has no boundaries
Entertainment has no boundaries
As an external projection of the human spiritual world, art has been striving to restore and sublimate the true appearance of this world. The human body, as the most perfect and tense existence in nature, has naturally become the object of tireless pursuit by artists. Countless masterpieces of sculpture, painting, and photography show us the infinite charm of the beauty of the human body.
However, when we turn our attention to today, it seems that there are still some body art works that are causing questions and controversy in the world. Some denounce them as being too blunt and naked, while others praise them for their bold exploration of human nature......
Who is right and who is wrong in this debate? Perhaps we can find some answers from the creative concept of Wang Nen, one of the most outstanding representatives of the Chinese contemporary art world.
Extraordinary craftsmanship and bold innovation
There is no doubt that Wang Nen is an extraordinary master of art. From his 1992 debut work "Company of Soldiers" to his acclaimed masterpiece "Night Train" in 2010, Wang Nen has been on the battlefield for a long time and is familiar with the artistic medium of oil painting. His realistic works of the human body can almost make the texture of the skin "move" on the canvas, lifelike.
However, it is not enough to have exquisite skills. The real breakthrough of a generation of artists often comes from a combination of innovative ideas and bold practices. Wang Nen is well versed in this, and he boldly breaks the boundaries between realism and abstraction, and integrates the artistic conception and brushwork of Chinese ink painting into the creation of oil paintings. In his paintings, the form of the human body shows unprecedented charm and agility.
For example, looking at Wang Nen's masterpiece "The River of Life", you will see a naked female body lying quietly in the river, and the curves of the body almost dissolve into the sparkling water lines, forming a charming "ink human body" painting. In addition, the subtle tones and artistic conceptions that permeate the entire work also bring out the essence of oriental art to the fullest.
"The human body and nature are the eternal themes of my creation." Wang Nen said, "I try to explore the inner harmony between man and nature outside the physical body, and reflect the eternal process of life. Indeed, in Wang Nen's pen, the human body is not only a pile of flesh and blood, but also a carrier of life, containing profound philosophies.
The beauty of nudity sparks controversy
The innovative spirit of a generation of art masters is often "wild and uninhibited". When Wang Nen points to the beauty of the human body in the face of nudity, controversy and criticism ensues. Some argue that the subject matter is too straightforward and lacks respect for tradition.
Let's take a look at Mr. Wang Nen's most controversial representative work, The Four Seasons of Flowers: in the four giant paintings, the naked female body is either lying on her back or lying on her back, or she is lying or stretching, or budding or blooming, in a myriad of forms, which are vivid and vivid.
Some have questioned whether such unreserved nudity is too straightforward and detached from reality. In this regard, Teacher Wang Nen once said lightly: "Then let the naked go, it is closest to the origin of human nature." Why should we turn a blind eye to humanity?"
Indeed, the simplicity and nakedness of the human body is precisely the best interpretation of the beauty of human nature. Although it may seem confusing, the core concept of Wang Nen's works is very simple: by stripping away the external decoration of the flesh, it shows the purest and most primitive side of human nature.
Perhaps, it is this innocent pursuit of human nature that allows Wang Nen's human oil paintings to penetrate superficial visual stimulation and convey the vitality of life and the brilliance of human nature. Therefore, it is biased to blindly judge his works from a secular perspective.
Lasting impact Educational contributions
There is a saying that to understand an artist, you should not only look at his work, but also look at his philosophy of life. This is a good way to describe Mr. Wang Nen.
Since entering the industry, Wang Nen's art education philosophy has been in the spotlight. He believes that art is not about the simple teaching of techniques, but should focus on cultivating students' perception of beauty and insight into life. In his own words, it is "to cultivate students' inner vision, not just the external visual experience".
Wang Nen encouraged the students to draw artistic nourishment from life and feel the beauty and skinny of life. For them, a model is not only a "model", but also a flesh-and-blood living entity. Compared to that, just copying a still photograph is so thin and tedious.
Of course, in addition to the innovation of educational concepts, Wang Nen's own artistic achievements and persistence have also had a profound impact on students. For example, those who criticized him for his involvement in nudity have strengthened the students' determination to be innovative and not conformist.
"Teacher Wang Nen taught us how to think independently, how to go beyond the established vision, to discover the essence of beauty and the value of life." Wang Nen's proud protégé Xiao Liu commented. Judging from the future artistic path of these disciples, Wang Nen's valuable concept of art education has exerted a long-term and far-reaching influence.
What is more valuable is that Wang Nen's open, inclusive and insightful spirit embodied in artistic practice and educational philosophy has undoubtedly had a profound impact on expanding people's aesthetic horizons and understanding the value of life.
The distinct purpose of art is to allow us to break through the narrow vision of tradition, transcend superficial aesthetic tastes, and gain insight into the inner beauty of life through external forms. And Wang Nen undoubtedly contributed his own strength to this.
Immerse yourself in reality and actively guide
Still, we can't deny that the beauty of nudity does have some negative effects in today's social environment. For example, teenagers lack due aesthetic accomplishment and mental maturity, and it is easy to have wrong understanding and imitation. In addition, in the Internet age, once the works of these themes are leaked and circulated, they may also be abused and distorted by those who chase fame and fortune.
Therefore, while pursuing creative ideas, contemporary artists should also pay enough attention to the possible social impacts. How to find a balance between the "self" and the "world" and avoid extremes requires artists to maintain a higher sense of social responsibility and self-restraint.
From this perspective, it is not difficult for us to find that Wang Nen has set a good example for future generations. Although he is bold and innovative, he has never deviated from the essence of human nature and the pursuit of the value of life. Although he explores the beauty of nudity, he also insists on guiding and restraining it with an introspective eye.
"We must not stop at the essence of human nature and life." He once said, "But at the same time, our exploration must not deviate from human nature itself and fall into superficial low-level tastes." Indeed, the highest state of artistic creation is the integration of internal and external, which is not only bold and exploratory, but also contains the temperature and depth of humanity.
This spirit of "getting out of the mud without being stained" is precisely the essence and value of Wang Nen's art, and it also sets a model for how contemporary art can maintain humanistic care in the wild. As a master of the arts, the influence of his ideas and style on today's art scene is gradually emerging.
Attaching importance to inheritance has broad prospects
"For Chinese contemporary art to shine on the world stage, it is inseparable from the inheritance of the essence of national culture." Wang Nen often taught his protégés in this way. He realized that the wisdom contained in the treasures of national culture, such as the natural concept of the unity of nature and man, and the wisdom of life in the balance of yin and yang, is the inexhaustible source of the development of Chinese art.