In the early spring of 1950, the nascent People's Republic of China stood a majestic portrait of the People's Republic of China in Tiananmen Square, but this portrait caused dissatisfaction among the citizens. They questionedHow only one ear？This question gradually spread all over the streets and alleys, attracting more and more people's attention, and for a while, the portrait of Tiananmen Square became the focus of heated discussions.
The driving force behind the portrait is a young and promising painter named Wang Qizhi. Wang Qizhi was born into a family with an artistic tradition, and his father, Wang Shikuo, was a famous painter. Under the careful teaching of his father, Wang Qizhi buried his dream of becoming a painter since he was a child.
In 1949, 19-year-old Wang Qizhi was successfully admitted to the Fine Arts Department of North China University and became an art student. His specialization is Western painting, which includes oil painting. On this day, he suddenly received an order from his superiors to participate in an important jobDraw a portrait for ***。He was thrilled by the mission, and his father was even more proud of him.
With the efforts of Wang Qizhi, teachers and classmates, the fourth edition of *** portrait was finally born. The chairman in the picture showed a kind expression, his face was ruddy, his ears were exposed, and he looked very solemn and friendly. When the portrait was first unveiled, it caused a lot of admiration.
However, with the passage of time and the constant change of social concepts, the portrait of the micro-profile face has gradually become a trend. At the request of the organization, Wang Qizhi and others began to design a new round of portraits, and this time they chose the perspective of a side face, with only one ear exposed in the picture. This decision caused a strong resentment among the townspeople, who believed that such a portrait not only lost the majesty of the chairman, but also thatAnd it looks very bizarre
When this question spread all over the streets, Wang Qizhi was forced to stand up and defend himself. From the perspective of composition and structure, he analyzed the design concept of this portrait in detailBut most citizens still don't buy it。The portrait of *** in Tiananmen Square has become a point of contention, and has even caused a heated debate about art and majesty.
Eventually, the decision was made to temporarily remove the portrait with only one ear and restore the previous version with both ears exposed. Although this decision calmed the dissatisfaction of the citizens, it also made Wang Qizhi feel a little frustrated. But he was not discouraged, and of the controversy, he said: ".There are always people who appreciate the work, and there are people who don't. I need to be open and listen to the opinions of all parties, so that I can achieve my own progress.
Wang Qizhi became the "Imperial Painter", and for the next 30 years, he continued to create portraits of the chairman and other great people, and became one of the important painters of portraits of Chinese leaders. However, this career has not been smooth sailing, and he has faced various difficulties in his work.
Initially, because there were no special canvases in China, Wang Qizhi and his companions could only stitch together multiple canvases. This kind of splicing not only makes the canvas unsuitable size, but also prone to unnatural marks at the stitching, and even causes the canvas to break. Faced with this problem, Wang Qizhi decided to report itThis proposal is highly valued。Several factories worked together to develop a special canvas suitable for portraits.
This move not only improved the quality of the portrait, but also provided reliable support for Wang Qizhi to stick to this post for decades. Behind him, there are countless people who silently support him, so that he can continue to paint portraits of the leaders of the country.
Someone once asked Wang Qizhi if it was because of that year".One ear"incident. In this regard, he said lightly but firmly that his works are appreciated by some people and some people do not. He believes that only by opening up his views and listening to the opinions of all parties can he continue to make progress on the road of art.
Today, looking back at the portrait of the chairman on Tiananmen Square, it is still exciting. These portraits are not only a reproduction of the image of the leader, but also a symbol of the spirit. WangQi Zhi and others became the transmitters of these spiritsTheir perseverance and contribution have added a strong touch to China's modern history and artistic development. This is also a vivid portrayal of the collision between art and concept, the artist adheres to the original intention in continuous attempts, and strives to find the most appropriate way in expression, adding color to the picture scroll of the times. List of high-quality authors