The scene of the opening ceremony
On July 24, 2024, the "Ninghui Puzhao Guanyin Bodhisattva Statue——— Bian Kai, Li Ming, Zhou Jianchu Works Exhibition" recreated on the basis of "Guanyin Bodhisattva's Fifty-three Present Picture Praise" was held at the Yongyang Art Museum in Chaoyang District, Beijing. This exhibition brings together Chinese painting and calligraphy, and through the brushstrokes of the three artists, it shows the multiple faces, profound significance and highly condensed aesthetic power of Guanyin Bodhisattva in Chinese culture and Buddhist culture.
Wang Mingming, member of the Standing Committee of the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, former deputy director of the Counsellors' Office of the State Council, and former president of the Beijing Academy of Fine Arts, delivered a speech
Lian Ji, former president of the Chinese Academy of Arts, delivered a speech
Qiu Ting, professor of the Central Academy of Fine Arts and president of the Academy of Chinese Painting, delivered a speech
Bian Kai, a member of the Chinese Artists Association, a director of the China Gongbi Painting Society, and an exhibiting artist, delivered a speech
Li Ming, Chairman of Hengxiang Foundation Investment Co., Ltd. and President of Beijing Yongyang Cultural Development Co., Ltd., delivered a speech
Guanyin Bodhisattva, whose name means "observing the sound of the world and realizing feelings", is an important figure in Buddhist culture, and its image has emerged in the long history of China. From the murals of the Tang Dynasty to the paper of the Ming and Qing dynasties, the image of Guanyin has taken on different artistic styles and characteristics with the changes of the times. This exhibition not only focuses on the classical image of Guanyin, but also covers the reinterpretation of this role in modern brush and ink art, showing the fusion of tradition and modernity, religion and art.
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The 54 new statues of Guanyin Bodhisattva in the exhibition are from the Chinese painter Bian Kai, and this series of works depicts 53 different faces of Guanyin through delicate brushstrokes and rich colors, showing the Bodhisattva's endless compassion and wisdom. Bian Kai's works have always highlighted the brilliance of the characters with smart shapes, and at the same time used multiple layers of color and staining, focusing perspective and light and shadow shading, making the picture give people a sense of antiquity and mystery. The modern composition and vivid colors have formed Bian Kai's unique artistic style, injecting new vitality into traditional Buddhist themes.
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Li Ming's Xiaokai works are steady and clever, the lines are delicate and beautiful, the glyphs are sparse and turbulent, strong and steep, and both soft and strong. His small Kai works are particularly exquisite, with a high and ancient charm, round and smooth, strict and flexible. The work is full of vitality and dynamism between the lines, which makes people admire. The calligraphy of part of the original text of Li Ming's book "Guanyin Bodhisattva Cirong Fifty-three Present Picture Praise" is not only superb, but also rich in profound cultural heritage. Each of his works is the inheritance and promotion of the excellent traditional Chinese culture, showing the unique charm and value of the art of calligraphy.
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Zhou Jianchu's regular script is elegant and ancient, revealing the profound heritage of Chinese calligraphy and the charm of the times. It is not only the inheritance of traditional calligraphy, but also the innovation and development of calligraphy art. He pays attention to the use of brush and ink, pursues the smoothness and change of lines, and every stroke and stroke is full of power and emotion. His calligraphy works are not only the expression of words, but also the expression of the soul, and the perception and understanding of life. Part of the original text of "Guanyin Bodhisattva's Fifty-three Present Picture Praise" written by Zhou Jianchu shows his profound calligraphy skills and unique artistic charm.
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Li Ming, Chairman of Hengxiang Foundation Investment Co., Ltd. and President of Beijing Yongyang Culture Development Co., Ltd., said: "We hope that through this exhibition of Guanyin Bodhisattva's Chinese paintings, we will not only show the unique charm of Chinese Buddhist art to the public, but also provide a space for reflection and understanding, so that every visitor can find their own spiritual sustenance in this sea of art." ”
The exhibition is open to the public free of charge, and everyone who loves art is welcome to come to the exhibition and enjoy this visual feast of the perfect combination of Buddhist culture and traditional Chinese art.
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Some of the works are displayed:
Name: Wang Mingming-Title "Guanyin Bodhisattva Fifty-three Present Picture Praise"
尺寸 | 123cm×58cm
Chronology | In 2024
Name | pilgrimage
尺寸 | 193cm×175cm
Chronology | In 2023
Name | Bian Kai - fifty-three is like · mercy and twenty
尺寸 | 27.5cm×25cm
Chronology | In 2023
Name | Li Ming - Twentieth Present
尺寸 | 27.5cm×25cm
Chronology | In 2023
Name | Bian Kai - fifty-three presents, Tuzan· Cirong thirty-five presents
尺寸 | 27.5cm×25cm
Chronology | In 2023
Name | Zhou Jianchu - the thirty-fifth appearance
尺寸 | 27.5cm×25cm
Chronology | In 2023
Name | Bian Kai - fifty-three is now a picture of · is a forty-five appearance of mercy
尺寸 | 27.5cm×25cm
Chronology | In 2023
Name | Zhou Jianchu - Forty-fifth Present
尺寸 | 27.5cm×25cm
Chronology | In 2023