[Explanation] On June 13, the "Courage for the Olympics, Action for Everlasting Love-A Journey of Beauty" entered the Hebei Academy of Art.
With the theme of "I draw the Olympics for my hometown", this campus activity expressed the beautiful vision and blessings of young students for the Beijing Winter Olympics through the Winter Olympics knowledge popularization and Olympic art exhibitions.
Yu Zaiqing, the vice chairman of the International Olympic Committee, expressed his appreciation for the Olympic-themed paintings created by the students. He believes that the student's works well display the content of the Winter Olympics and are also conducive to the spread of the Olympic spirit in art schools.
[Concurrent] Yu Zaiqing, Vice Chairman of the International Olympic Committee
This is the first time that we have come to an art academy to engage in "Cheering for the Olympics" activity.
I think it is very meaningful and worthwhile to go to an art academy to spread the Olympic spirit.
After seeing these paintings, they are all the works of students. The works also reflect the spirit of sports, the Olympic spirit, and some content and colors of the Winter Olympics we are going to host in the future.
[Explanation] A number of Winter Olympic themed paintings created by the students were displayed at the event that day. The artists present also interacted with the students and created a number of Olympic themed art works.
[Concurrent] Cui Jingzhe, director of the Chinese Artists Association and vice president of Hebei Academy of Art
With the improvement of aesthetic education, more people have improved their level of aesthetic education, using the skills of Chinese painting to paint the world, sports, and all the people and things around them, reflecting the beautiful life of the young generation in our new era at that time. And the spirit of sports and competition that they yearn for, I think this is a breakthrough in Chinese painting.
[Explanation] He Jialin, director of the Art Museum of the National Academy of Painting of China and head of the "Cheers for the Olympics" art sketching group, said at the event that the international platform of the Olympics has demonstrated the charm of traditional Chinese culture and also cultivated young students. Cultural self-confidence.
[Concurrent] He Jialin, Director of the Art Museum of China National Academy of Painting, and head of the "Cheering for the Olympics" art sketching group
The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics is about to be held. Under such a background, we "cheer for the Olympics" and come to the Hebei Academy of Art. In fact, I think this is very meaningful.
The Olympic Games is also a cultural event that combines sports and art, so I hope that Hebei Academy of Art can perfectly integrate sports and art in the future teaching.
[Explanation] "Cheering for the Olympics" is a cultural and sports project approved and sponsored by the International Olympic Committee. It aims to combine Chinese culture with the Olympic spirit. Through the Olympic stage, it uses the diverse expression of sports culture, an international element, to express The world displays Chinese culture and art.
Reporter Xu Pengpeng reports from Shijiazhuang, Hebei
Editor in charge: [Zhang Kaixin]