[Explanation] Recently, a huge stone painting with an area of ​​50 square meters, showing skiers galloping on the ski field, appeared in Yuhu Park by the Irtysh River in Fuyun County, Xinjiang. Such a large stone painting is in Fuyun The county first appeared.

  [Concurrent] Ma Yimin, Xinjiang Arts and Crafts Master

  I was also shocked when I saw it at that time, because I have painted a lot of outdoor stones for so many years, but this is the first time I have painted such a large area and volume of stone.

  [Explanation] It is a challenge for Ma Yimin to complete a stone painting of such an area. The stone created this time is about 5 meters high and weighs tens of tons. The overall painting area is about 50 square meters. The proportions of the figures in the picture are tall, not only to portray the athletes. For a graceful posture, colors must have impact.

  [Concurrent] Ma Yimin, Xinjiang Arts and Crafts Master

  It takes two and a half days to polish, polish, and then clean.

When I enter the painting process, I feel even more strenuous, because one stone is tall, the other is not just like a wall, it also has a seat, and the shelf is also difficult to place.

  [Explanation] In recent years, Ma Yimin has created many outdoor stone paintings showing Xinjiang characteristics, and his stone painting works are also well known by more people.

Eighteen years ago, Ma Yimin quit his bank job with his love of painting and started oil painting. An accidental idea made him become attached to stone painting.

  [Concurrent] Ma Yimin, Xinjiang Arts and Crafts Master

  Xinjiang is very rich in stone resources. There are all kinds of strange stones, including some jade and gems. I wondered whether this painting can be combined with stones. It was really a whim. I had such an idea and then started to implement it. .

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  Entering Ma Yimin's stone painting studio, a dazzling array of stone paintings are placed on the tabletops and shelves. The subject matter of the works is also colorful. There are smart and lively animals of the zodiac, and there are natural and intelligent elders.

The wolf is Ma Yimin's favorite creative subject. The first stone painting is a wolf. The protagonist of the first award-winning work is also a wolf. In more than ten years, the most engraved and painted wolf is also the wolf.

  [Concurrent] Ma Yimin, Xinjiang Arts and Crafts Master

  I have painted a large number of stone paintings on the subject of wolves, which also have a certain influence. Everyone thinks that I am specializing in painting wolves.

  [Explanation] Each stone is unique in texture, density, and color. The uniqueness and non-replicability of stone painting is the reason why Ma Yimin chooses stone painting art.

Taking the natural shape, color and pattern of the stone, combining painting with carving, inlay and other art forms, he gradually formed his own artistic style. He was awarded the title of "Master of Xinjiang Arts and Crafts".

The stone painting "The Wise Man" won the silver prize of the 2013 "Guoxin·Hundred Flowers Cup" China Arts and Crafts Excellence Award.

The work "Remnant Lotus Listening to Rain" won the 2015 China (Hangzhou) Arts and Crafts Exposition Gold Award.

  [Concurrent] Ma Yimin, Xinjiang Arts and Crafts Master

  The entire stone picture is first embossed, then embossed and then painted.

It is also in the field of stone painting, which has won the highest award in the country. This is a gold medal work.

  [Explanation] Ma Yimin told reporters that stone painting is not a new art form. It has existed for a long time in history, but it is still a niche art now. His biggest hope is to create more works and let more people know this The art form fills the silent stone with modern vitality.

  Li Qiang reports from Urumqi

Editor in charge: [Zhang Kaixin]