[Editor's note].The jade rabbit presents Rui, the dragon and the phoenix are auspicious, the general will resign, and Jiachen is in place!
On the occasion of Jiachen's succession, the ink painting studio firmly grasped the tail of the Year of the Rabbit, and the "Jade Rabbit Offering Rui - Xiao Peijin Zodiac Rabbit Works Exhibition" ended successfully!
Rabbit is loved by people for its docile and lovely, clean and pure image characteristics, rabbit whether in ancient legends, or in real life, is a symbol of beautiful meaning, and at the same time endows the rabbit with cultural spirit, enriching people's social life. Professor Xiao Peijin, who has a soft spot for the zodiac, of course, has to have an expression for the rabbit. With the advent of the Year of the Rabbit, the Zodiac Rabbit has also entered the spiritual world of Professor Xiao Peijin, creating a series of works with the theme of the rabbit and the theme of the Jade Rabbit. The work is divided into three chapters: one is the Chinese New Year chapter with auspicious blessings, easy to understand, happy to hear, and full of secular atmosphere, the second is the fable of the rabbit, the idiom story, and the afterword as the material, full of life interest and romantic interest, and the third is the rabbit as the carrier, the combination of romance and critical reality, and the philosophical article full of life philosophy. The work uses different perspectives, rabbits as carriers, and pen and ink as language to express the thoughts and thoughts of the author's inner world. This series of works is not only a perception of life and life, but also a cognition and understanding of art.
On the occasion of the arrival of the New Year, let us enjoy the paintings, walk into the exhibition site, and reminisce about the past year of the Lunar New Year, and prepare to welcome the arrival of Jiachen Dragon! Ink for the studio here wishes you all a prosperous New Year and all the best!
He is a famous contemporary Chinese calligrapher.
Mr. Sun Boxiang inscribed "Jade Rabbit Presents Rui" for the exhibition
Guest interviews
Mr. Sun Boxiang, a famous contemporary Chinese calligrapher, was interviewed
Peijin, the first problem I praise him is that his old mother, who is ninety-six years old, is so filial and not easy. It's okay to be filial piety for a while, but it's not easy to be filial for a lifetime, it's too difficult. Another praise him, Pei Jin in the painting of Chinese painting, great results, just for his old mother to do the longevity painting rabbit thing, can be said to be ever-changing, a posture is good to paint, multiple postures have to spend brains and trouble, Pei Jin painted rabbits, simple and cute, clever and vivid, can also be called Jade Rabbit Xianrui, worth everyone to learn! ”
Mr. Huo Chunyang, a famous contemporary Chinese painter and professor of Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts, was interviewed
In fact, his realm far exceeds the connotation of the rabbit itself, in fact, he uses his own understanding of art, the expression of art, and shows it in the realm of art, that is to say, the mountain is not a mountain, and the mountain is still a mountain Such a leap process, rather than simply painting a rabbit, in the spiritual world of the painter, and can be expressed in a variety of ways, expressing the author's inner world, This is not easy, but congratulations! ”
I'd rather eat no meat than live without bamboo".
42x42cm
In 2019.
Mr. Jia Guangjian, Vice Chairman of the Chinese Artists Association and President of Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts, was interviewed
In 23 years, Pei Jin painted a lot of works with rabbit as the theme, and today when the Year of the Dragon is coming, he also grabbed the rabbit's tail, and finally came to appreciate Pei Jin's works, this batch of works should be said to be very understanding, through some pushes, I also saw a lot of rabbit-themed works. So after reading this batch of works, I feel that he put the rabbit's unique character, including some fables, folk tales, including the relationship with other animals, are very thoughtful, there are a lot of connotations, his thinking, because he is also a rabbit, so his unique emotions for the rabbit are condensed in the pen and ink, through this theme, including the excavation of the subject matter, the rabbit's rich picture artistic conception is expressed, including the portrayal of the rabbit's different expressions, the rabbit painted is very characterful, Rabbits of various personalities, according to his own introduction, the theme of the rabbit is actually and his personal study experience, growth experience, life experience including some life thinking, it should be said that there are hidden meanings in this batch of works, the brush and ink of the work is very skillful, and the shape of the rabbit and the shape of the rabbit image, not only can show the gentle character of the rabbit, but also through the unique spirit of Chinese painting, the painting is very elegant, the feeling of this batch of works is very quiet, so that people can see this batch of works. To be able to calm down, we can not only read some of the content of his works to give us inspiration and thinking, it should be said that he is a series of works this year. The Year of the Dragon is coming soon, the Year of the Dragon is coming to an end, and at this moment I also seized this opportunity to appreciate Pei Jin's work, which is very good! ”
Generations of Feudal Marquis" 42x42cm
In 2019.
Mr. Zhang Jianhui, Vice Chairman of the Chinese Calligraphers Association and Chairman of the Tianjin Calligraphers Association, was interviewed
The first point is that this year of the rabbit, with the golden rabbit as the theme, it is very rare to create such a rich, because there are many works with the theme of the rabbit this year, but it is not easy for a painter to paint so richly. Again, painting rabbits is actually a reflection of the painter's own heart, an emotional expression of his own, or in other words, there is a psychological experience of the painter here, through the rabbit, or the mascot, it also means a beautiful vision of things, which is very fully and rich here. In addition, I feel that although each painting is a rabbit, but it is also anthropomorphic, there is a reaction of Mr. Xiao's inner world, through the painting as a carrier, especially the title of the painting, it is true that the theme of the painting and the heart have synesthesia, and, in the ontology of painting, with pen and ink and color are very particular, although I don't know much about painting, but I can feel the traditional skills of Mr. Xiao's calligraphy through painting, Mr. Xiao has also made great efforts in the study of calligraphy, and it is not a simple calligraphy pen. But it can be seen that in all aspects of the pen and other aspects are very affirmatively rich, although looking at the pen concise, not complicated, but concise but not simple, the connotation is very rich, in the comprehensive dozens of works of such a theme of painting, can feel Mr. Xiao's pursuit of painting, through this own life experience, the perception of things and their own rich emotions, vividly and fully expressed, although they are all small works, but can see the big realm, this is some of my superficial feelings. ”
Tiger Roar 42x42cm
In 2022.
Mr. Zhang Fuyou, director of the Chinese Artists Association and secretary general of the Tianjin Artists Association, was interviewed
Today I saw Professor Pei Jin's works with a number of rabbits as the theme, I feel particularly moved, we know that traditional Chinese painting, mainly pay attention to traditional brush and ink, traditional themes, and Professor Pei Jin's works, his own perception of life into these themes, easy to come by, combined with traditional brush and ink, to create a new artistic conception, these works are some of his life experience, but also his understanding of life, we can also see from the breath of these works, we can also see that very elegant, ** In life and higher than life, he endowed these works with the profound artistic conception of traditional Chinese culture, integrated these brushstrokes and images, carried out in-depth reconstruction, and presented the works in front of us, which made us feel refreshing, and let us have some new understanding and understanding of life. Professor Pei Jin has been working hard and deeply on the theme of the zodiac over the years, and this year's excavation of the theme of the rabbit, we can see that he has advanced a lot compared to the original zodiac works, whether it is from the pen and ink, from the modeling language, from the artistic conception of the picture, there is a new breakthrough, I think Professor Pei Jin has found a breakthrough point unique to him, he is good at the traditional brush and ink of landscape painting, calligraphy and calligraphy on the profound attainment and zodiac painting to find a very perfect combination point, That's why he created such a batch of works, and his works can be seen to have his deep thinking, as well as his witty and humorous side, and indeed after reading it, we are very moved and feel very cute, then I think Professor Pei Jin on this subject, through continuous excavation, he will be able to create better works! ”
Reflections, 42x42cm
In 2023.
Mr. Li Yifeng, member of the Chinese Painting Art Committee of the Chinese Artists Association and vice chairman of the Tianjin Artists Association, was interviewed
Brother Pei Jin has been doing the creation of freehand ink painting with the theme of the zodiac in the past few years, and today I see that all the creative works with the theme of rabbits are very enjoyable, very interesting, and can also reflect the creative level and cultural connotation of Brother Pei Jin. Zodiac painting is actually not good to paint, in the past, our CPPCC every year to engage in the zodiac painting exhibition and solicit national exhibitions, almost no good works found, because the zodiac and everyone's life and destiny are linked to a part of the folk culture in traditional Chinese culture, the zodiac, if you talk about its history, it is also very long and rich, there are many kinds of sayings, one is the totem of the ancient period, the worship of animals, but there is also a saying, it comes from the twenty-eight stars, The twelve of them correspond to our current zodiac, that is, the connotation of our zodiac ontology corresponds to the year and genus of our birth, which can analyze a person's fate, and can also analyze a person's thinking mode to the code of conduct, and even everything in his life is closely related to the zodiac.
This year's Year of the Rabbit is a special zodiac, the rabbit has its five virtues, which is what our people like to see, and it is also a few aspects that we can agree on. Today I read Brother Peijin's works, he is not simply depicting the animal itself, it is very interesting, he integrates the historical stories and fables related to the rabbit into the creation of the Year of the Rabbit zodiac painting, so this closely links the life and history of the rabbit together, adding a lot of humanistic things and interest to the rabbit itself, in addition, Brother Peijin has also done a lot of exploration in the zodiac painting in recent years, we know that his theme painting has had a great influence in the country, in addition to his landscape painting, figure painting, flower and bird painting, As a kind of zodiac, the history, life, and humanistic connotation of the zodiac are interpreted so deeply and painstakingly that people will be attracted by its connotation after seeing the painting, and they will also be attracted by the pen and ink and taste, so I think it is very rare in this regard.
Dragon and Phoenix Chengxiang 42x42cm
In 2024.
Generally speaking, Chinese painting pays attention to "writing God in form", more importantly, the god who depicts things, then the shape is also our main foundation, if we do not have a grasp of the shape, then the god will have nothing to attach, "the skin does not have hair will be attached", the grasp of the shape, Brother Pei Jin grasped it very well, both the foundation and accuracy of the rabbit's modeling, and at the same time the grasp of the freehand nature of the rabbit, among his many rabbit works, there are also sloppy brushstrokes, and there is a relatively fine rendering, Showing some of the structure and demeanor of this meticulous depiction spirit, but more is that he integrates the connotation of the freehand spirit into the creation of animal painting, we can see from his works that he is not simply depicting the animal itself, but beyond the animal, if according to the aesthetic standards of the ancients, it is called "the image outside the image, the unexpected meaning, the taste outside the taste", this is our traditional aesthetic characteristics, which is also the connotation of the spirit of Chinese brush and ink, he has a very good grasp of this aspect. A rabbit can paint so deeply, it is completely reflected by his knowledge and understanding of brush and ink, if he did not know and recognize brush and ink, then he would not be able to express the picture so well as now. In addition, each of Brother Peijin's paintings, the sense of form is very strong, very complete, not an isolated rabbit, but a combination of rabbits and real life content, such as rabbits and landscapes, rabbits and the earth, rabbits and trees and stones, and even rabbits and landscapes, the integration is very good, and the rabbit on the moon, this freehand idea breaks people's understanding of traditional modeling, not a simple realistic portrayal of animal modeling, the depiction of life, but rises to a concept, In the concept, he breaks through the concept to reflect his spiritual connotation, so I think this is not only the connotation of the rabbit, but also the painter's own understanding of the rabbit culture, especially the understanding of the traditional Chinese zodiac that extends for thousands of years.
Pei Jin's handwriting is also very calligraphy, his inscriptions, each painting has the characteristics of each painting, whether it is in the composition of the picture, the content of the title, is the text content created by himself, and he is also varied in the writing form of the picture, and the overall business position of the picture is integrated. Therefore, looking at these works of Brother Peijin today, it can be said that they are relatively mature animal paintings, and they are also the in-depth combination of our traditional animal paintings and our traditional literati paintings, it can be said that from the rabbit's zodiac works, we can see the spirit of Chinese humanities, see the extension of Chinese painting, and can also read rabbits express the current era. As a painter of the Academy of Fine Arts, Pei Jin can observe the spirit of Chinese traditional culture, folk folk beliefs, the relationship between human life and the zodiac, his sensitivity as an artist and the ability to capture the soul are fully reflected in Pei Jin's paintings, we are looking forward to the creation of his dragon zodiac works next year, hoping that in the near future, we can see his creation of dragons, and more his talent, thoughts, Cognition and the spirit of pen and ink are integrated into the creation of the new zodiac, and I wish him better and better as he paints! ”
Mr. Zhang Guiyuan, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Vice Chairman of Tianjin Writers Association, was interviewed
Mr. Xiao Peijin is an artist I respect very much, and his pursuit of art and scholarship is down-to-earth, dedicated, diligent, and unflattering, not bravado, and does not cope. In recent years, he has begun to create and research the theme of zodiac paintings, drawing nourishment from the excellent traditional Chinese culture, and holding a Spring Festival exhibition every year, which is eye-catching and refreshing.
Through in-depth and meticulous observation and life perception, he is filled with a strong cultural flavor, bookish atmosphere and vivid atmosphere of the times, humorous elements, full of philosophical meaning and humanistic spirit, presenting a natural, quiet, fresh and heavy aesthetic picture, forming his own style and characteristics.
The rabbit is a beloved mascot, and the auspicious beast that lives in the Moon Palace in traditional Chinese culture is also the protagonist of the artists' creations. Mr. Peijin's jade rabbit, its cuteness, beauty, kindness, docility, agility, wisdom, good luck, blessings and other beautiful meanings jumped on the paper, whether it is the Moon Palace pounding medicine to save all beings, or with the fox to make a living and survive, or to talk with the fish, or the double rabbit to the ground**, all reflect the spirit of the elf's cute temperament and the essence of life. I hope that we can often appreciate Mr. Peijin's paintings of "poetry in paintings" and "paintings in poems", so that our lives are full of poetry and auspiciousness. ”
A Snake Travels Alone on the Plains
42x42cm
In 2023.
Mr. Yu Jianshi, professor and director of the Academic Committee of Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts, was interviewed
I am very happy to come to Mr. Xiao Peijin's studio today, it is also a display space, I saw some of his recent sketches, it is indeed very wonderful to paint, and it is also very instructive, these works are very gentle, warm, and very elegant, not only showing Xiao Peijin's pen and ink skills, but also shows his deep understanding of the interpretation of the artistic conception of Chinese painting, it should be said that the paintings displayed here are all high-quality products, it should be said that I am not the only one who has such feelings, and friends who come to view his paintings may feel the same way as me! ”
Seal the Marquis Immediately" 42x42cm
In 2024.
Mr. Zhou Wusheng, former professor of Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts and president of the Academy of Chinese Painting, was interviewed
Mr. Pei Jin this kind of exhibition with the theme of the zodiac, has been held for many periods, I have participated in the impression that I have participated in many times, it can be said that it has been a series of exhibitions, every year after the New Year, will be held according to the zodiac to hold a relatively large scale exhibition, it can be said that a characteristic of Mr. Pei Jin, unveiled to everyone, my feeling of this exhibition is that Mr. Pei Jin used our traditional Chinese brush and ink, which is more valuable, because with this animal theme painting, in history there are still more, But to be able to use traditional brush and ink to emphasize literati painting for creation, I think this is also one of the characteristics of Mr. Xiao's zodiac exhibition, and he grasped the characteristics of literati painting, pay attention to the realm of painting itself, he emphasized the characteristics of zodiac painting at the same time, without losing the characteristics of Chinese painting, the use of brush and ink, emphasizing composition, the theme is distinct, each painting has a different realm, including the narrative of a painting, the meaning of a painting, or the use of an ancient fable or a story, to create art, although it is a zodiac painting, But he extends the meaning and realm to a greater extent, giving the viewer a better enjoyment, in this way, the zodiac painting is alive, including the brushwork, composition, etc., are vivid, and the physical characteristics of the work, the narrative characteristics, etc., also make the work form a lively characteristic, which is also not easy for the zodiac painting, and he paints not only the zodiac itself, for example, this year's Year of the Rabbit, last year's Year of the Tiger, all have the meaning of the painting, which is also the characteristics emphasized by literati painting. I feel that this exhibition is more mature than in previous years, there are many works, and they are also very neat and have outstanding characteristics, Mr. Xiao must have put a lot of effort into the theme of the zodiac, and I would like to congratulate Mr. Xiao again on this exhibition! ”
Sanyang Kaitai" 42x42cm
In 2023.
Mr. Yang Jianjun, director of the Chinese Calligraphers Association and secretary general of the Tianjin Calligraphers Association, was interviewed
Today, I participated in the exhibition of Professor Peijin's "Jade Rabbit Xianrui", and was deeply moved by his artistic charm, the whole exhibition, with the rabbit as the main performance theme, showed a very vivid beauty of taste, first of all, there are many interests in life, many themes come from our folk life stories, ** in some idioms, ** in the anthropomorphic expression of things in life, especially with the interest in life, very simple and down-to-earth, in addition to the whole work also has a strong artistic interest, which is manifested in the pen and ink interest is very strong, Often with some relaxed and elegant brushes, and some vivid ink method, with the composition of the overall work, embodies the artistic interest, both vivid and natural, but also gives people a kind of cordial, elegant artistic enjoyment, at the same time, the artistic interest in the creation of the environment is also very artistic, may put their own understanding of landscape painting, the realm of the understanding, into the flowers, birds, birds and beasts, so there is a work of the environment, a few rabbits, with some branches and rocks, a faint sky, the crescent moon, its artistic conception is unpredictable, beyond the feeling of the situation, but also the artistic interest is very deep. Another point, I feel that Professor Xiao is a good artist of calligraphy and painting, in the taste of pen and ink, deeply reflects the meaning of calligraphy, his calligraphy is also relaxed and natural, and the whole painting style is also very coordinated, in the works also complement each other, some are a few titles, some are a lot of questions, some are meanings and narratives, are also vividly expressed, and the painting complements each other, this is a preliminary experience of the exhibition, of course, Professor Xiao's works reflect the beauty of taste, pen and ink skills, etc., are very rich, need to be further detailed reading, I will briefly talk about the current superficial understanding, thank you! ”
Generations of Feudal Marquis" 42x42cm
In 2023.
Look at this family
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In 2023.
Desire Diagram 60x60cm
In 2018.
I hope I won't wake up after a long drunk".
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In 2019.
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Artist Profile
Xiao PeijinHe is currently a professor at Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts, a tutor for master's students, a tutor of the "Ink and Wash" Landscape Painting Advanced Research Class of Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts, a member of the Chinese Artists Association, a member of the Chinese Calligraphers Association, and the deputy secretary-general of the Landscape Painting Professional Committee of the Tianjin Artists Association.