[Commentary] An Xu, born in 1995, is a wooden handicraft maker in Longshan Village, Fenggang County, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province. In recent years, short videos have shown a hot trend. An Xu showed the production process of self-study wooden handicrafts on short video platforms and became popular.
Recently, the reporter walked into the "Xanadu" created by An Xu in the countryside, and visited the creative story behind it.
[Explanation] Due to the influence of his elders, An Xu has a strong interest in wooden handicrafts since childhood. The tools used by the old carpenters in the village and home are a treasure in An Xu's eyes. On the wall at the door of the house, An Xu discharged the collected carpenter tools one by one. Although these tools are some years old, they are closely connected with the wooden products he makes every day.
[Live sound] (Introducing the manual "electric drill") This is an ancient electric drill, that is, there was no flashlight (drill) before, and there was no electric thing before, and then this thing (hand punch) is used to drill these , Eye-opening like this.
[Same period] An Xu, producer of wooden handicrafts in Fenggang County, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province
Older carpenter craftsmanship, it is a traditional craftsmanship, and then some mechanized things will not be used, all made by hand, that makes more sense. Nowadays, there are relatively few people who do this kind of traditional craftsmanship, and then I originally liked this art, this craftsmanship.
[Commentary] In order to better promote the carpenter culture, An Xu pinpointed the short video transmission method. Before the production, set the plot and substitute the wood products to be produced through the plot. This creative method has won countless praise from netizens. Among the many creative works, An Xu is most satisfied with the gifts he gave to his sister.
[Same period] An Xu, producer of wooden handicrafts in Fenggang County, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province
The most meaningful should be the flowers I made and the photo albums, which I gave to my sister. She (at that time) came back to Wuhan to fight against the "epidemic disease" because she took a lot of photos there. When she was fighting the epidemic, she and her colleagues were fighting the "epidemic disease". Then I saw that her photos were messy, and then I thought I could make an album for her. When she came back, I wanted to give her a bunch of flowers, and then express our respect to some of the nurses and doctors who were fighting the "epidemic".
[Commentary] When referring to the creative inspiration on weekdays, An Xu told reporters that they all come from life. Because he lives in the countryside, sometimes the items he needs cannot be purchased in time, so he makes physical creative creations based on the items that his elders need in their lives.
[Same period] An Xu, producer of wooden handicrafts in Fenggang County, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province
My mother at home, she needs something, and then see what spoon she needs, and some seasoning boxes. Because I am a carpenter, I feel that I can make it, and then I do n’t have to buy it, because what I do is definitely more meaningful than buying it. Because I do works for some loved ones, he makes some practical and commonly used things, and then fans think that I am more obedient and think I am a very filial child. What I want to spread to you is something positive. I hope everyone can, like me, can give Mom and Dad, even if they will not do it, I hope they give Mom and Dad some care.
【Explanation】 In today's developed network, many craftsmen share their creative stories through various short video platforms. In An Xu's view, a handicraft is displayed for tens of seconds, but it takes a lot of energy and time behind it. Although the process is difficult, it is hoped that in this way, more people can understand the Chinese carpenter culture and skills.
[Same period] An Xu, producer of wooden handicrafts in Fenggang County, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province
Because there are more people watching short videos now, I want to let more people learn about traditional craftsmanship through short videos, then I want to use it with some of my own efforts, some of my own self-study (handcraft skills), and then let everyone Understanding this culture will allow this culture to spread further.
(Reporter Yuan Chao reports from Guizhou Zunyi)
Editor in charge: [Song Fangcan]