China News Service, Beijing, July 4th (Reporter Gao Kai) "Coming from a Song - Xu Hongfei Sculpture Exhibition" recently opened in the West Exhibition Hall of the National Grand Theater. The exhibition revolves around four characteristic chapters, showing Xu Hongfei's accumulation of more than 30 years Created more than 120 sculpture works.
The exhibition was jointly sponsored by the National Centre for the Performing Arts, the China National Academy of Painting, the Guangdong Provincial People's Government Culture and History Research Center, the Propaganda Department of the Guangzhou Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China, the Guangdong Federation of Literary and Art Circles, and the Guangzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Film and Television.
Wang Ning, President of the National Centre for the Performing Arts, Lu Yushun, President of the China National Academy of Painting, Xu Hongfei, President of the Guangzhou Sculpture Academy, and guests and artists from related art institutions attended the opening ceremony.
As a literary and artistic worker, Xu Hongfei is considered to have both the spirit of the era of the "big self" and the personal feelings of the "small self". While adhering to the unique form of artistic expression, he undertakes the mission and responsibility of cultural exchanges and mutual learning in the context of the new era.
With his witty and humorous sculptures, he has created interesting life scenes, especially created a highly recognizable image of plump women, forming a unique symbolic art IP, which is deeply loved by the audience.
Since 2013, he has held 43 touring exhibitions in more than 20 countries and regions.
His iconic works have appeared in the Louvre Museum in France, the Medici Palace in Florence, the Plaza Mayor in London, the Grand Park in Los Angeles, etc., allowing sculptures to look at and communicate with people of different skin colors, beliefs, ages and cultural backgrounds. .
"Come on a Song - Xu Hongfei Sculpture Exhibition" held at the National Centre for the Performing Arts Photo by Gan Yuan
The exhibits of this "Come from the Song - Xu Hongfei Sculpture Exhibition" will be displayed in the West Exhibition Hall and public space of the National Centre for the Performing Arts. It will focus on four characteristic chapters and display more than 120 sculptures created by Xu Hongfei over the past 30 years.
"Voiceless Dance" injects pure joy into the performing arts, which is humorous and full of dramatic tension, which complements the art hall of the National Centre for the Performing Arts. and other major historical events, illuminating people's emotions and showing the national spirit; "Flowers on the Ridge" highlights regional characteristics and depicts the interesting scenery of southern rural areas, many of which have entered the fields for the masses to touch and appreciate, and help rural revitalization; " "Huayun Melody" uses sculptures to tell Chinese stories well, presenting the image of a healthy China, a happy China, a happy China, and a confident China on the world stage.
Xu Hongfei introduced at the scene that his series of female sculptures have been created since 1999 and have persisted until now. Only by persevering and not giving up like "digging a well" can we finally see the clear spring gushing out.
When it comes to the new works on the theme of rural revitalization, he is very emotional: "It is unrealistic for villagers to go to museums and art galleries to see a large-scale sculpture exhibition, but I transport these sculptures that have been to five continents to the countryside, on the fields. , on the terraces, and at the entrance of the village, the villagers like it very much. Because my works are down-to-earth and life-like, and they are harmonious and integrated with the countryside. There is no sense of distance, and the villagers will feel very cordial. The aesthetic education in the countryside will also be affected. Inspired, children can also learn knowledge and yearn for art, then the village will also be out of artists.”
Zhu Jing, vice president of the National Centre for the Performing Arts, said that Xu Hongfei's sculptures eulogize the era, rooted in life, figurative and exuding pure happiness, and are unique.
The women in the works are full of dramatic tension, and the images are witty and humorous.
In addition, Mr. Xu Hongfei also created a large number of sculpture works in line with the centenary of the founding of the Party and the theme of the Winter Olympics, recording the era for art and eulogizing the people.
"Come on a Song - Xu Hongfei Sculpture Exhibition" held at the National Centre for the Performing Arts Photo by Gan Yuan
An Laishun, vice chairman and secretary general of the China Association of Museums, said after viewing the exhibition: "Humans have many emotions in common, especially when faced with various challenges, they need sympathy and empathy. More than two years The new crown pneumonia epidemic has affected life. It should be said that art and spiritual encouragement are needed more than ever to help people heal the social and psychological gap. Holding such an exhibition at the National Centre for the Performing Arts, what I personally experience is happiness, Happiness and love."
Lu Yushun, President of the China National Academy of Painting, said: "Xu Hongfei's works are warm, thoughtful and experienced, and are deeply loved by the people. His series of female sculptures have been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and become a common symbol of mankind, not only connecting the city and the countryside. , and together with China and overseas, it expresses and conveys the Chinese people's yearning and understanding for a better life."
It is reported that this exhibition is an important stop of Xu Hongfei's global tour. The exhibition will last until July 21. The audience can enter the exhibition hall with the National Grand Theater ticket.
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