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In the history of art, Bada Shanren has won wide acclaim for its unique painting style and profound ideological connotation. And among the many comments, about his gulls, it is mentioned very frequently. This is not only because of the frequency with which gulls appear in his work, but also because of the deep meaning that these gulls represent. There are comments that the Bada Shanren want to be a gull with a "heavenly heart" and play games with the world. Such a statement is actually an interpretation of his artistic concept.
The word "Tianxin" has a profound connotation in Chinese culture. It not only represents the heart of the sky and the universe, but also a metaphor for a realm that transcends the mundane and coexists in harmony with nature. In the works of the Bada Shanren, gulls and birds are often depicted as free and unrestrained, as if they breathe with heaven and earth and share the fate of all things. Such a gull is a symbol of the "heart of heaven", representing the ideal realm of transcendence and harmonious coexistence with the world pursued by the Eight Great Congresses.
Playing with the world further expresses the artistic concepts and life attitudes of the Eight Great Congresses. In the view of the Eighth National Congress, art is not a stereotypical imitation, nor is it a one-man show for self-appreciation. On the contrary, art is a way for people to interact with the world, a means to express themselves and understand the world. Through the gulls and birds in his paintings, he has a dialogue with the world and communicates with the viewers, conveying a unique insight into life and the world.
Under this interpretation, the Eight Gulls are not only a painting element, but also the sustenance and expression of his soul. He uses gulls to express his feelings of detachment from the world, and also uses it to convey his understanding of the world and his attitude towards life. Such an artistic concept is not only the inheritance and development of traditional Chinese culture, but also a profound reflection and enlightenment of modern society.
To sum up, the "heart of heaven" represented by the gulls and birds in Bada Shanren's pen is his unique understanding and pursuit of art, life, and the world. This concept provides us with a new perspective and dimension of thinking to re-examine art and life.