"That's not what you said when you taught me. What the old man said was heartless."
Tang Ning is the youngest junior sister.
She has been favored and pampered by her brothers, sisters, and dealers from various galleries since she was a child.
Although he is already in his forties, he still has a delicate character.
Among Mr. Cao's apprentices, only Tangning dared to talk to the teacher like this.
"My painting at the same age is much better than that of Gu Weijing, but you still keep urging me to concentrate."
Tang Ning was a little unconvinced.
A painter should let his paintings speak for himself.
As for the level of Chinese painting, when she was eighteen or nineteen years old, she was able to have a small painting of her own at her father's art exhibition. Booth.
A master of traditional Chinese painting in the Suzhou-Hangzhou Culture News commented that her "brush and ink colors were magnificent and respected by everyone".
This is not comparable to Gu Weijing's level today.
"Teach students in accordance with their aptitude."
Mr. Cao Xuan was not angry at all.
"Xiao Ning comes from a wealthy family of calligraphers and painters in the south of the Yangtze River. From the moment he picked up a paintbrush, he grew up in the adulation of outsiders and was overly arrogant, so I have always asked you to calm down, be at ease, and concentrate. "
He explained, "Gu Weijing was born in Southeast Asia, and his artistic environment was not as good as yours. Painters from small places are most likely to lose their sharpness, no matter how good they are in painting, they have the courage to paint. It makes me think highly of him."
"I have seen his paintings, and he has made great progress during this period. You taught him well, Lin Tao."
Lao Cao praised him.
"People learn well on their own. I have taught many people, but few can make such rapid progress."
Lin Tao did not take credit.
"It's just teacher, if Gu Weijing can only paint to this point, I think it is too early to try to integrate the style of meticulous oil painting."
Lin Tao hesitated for a moment and proposed My own thoughts "I think Junior Sister Tang Ning is right, we should wait eight or ten years before saying anything."
"It doesn't matter, young people are not afraid of making mistakes. The style of the Singapore Art Exhibition is actually a very Extra points for having ideas."
Mr. Cao commented.
“But this is exactly my concern. I feel that in the next few years, he will not be able to compare with Xiao Cui who is also following this style. From many aspects, maybe he should be allowed to stop. Such an attempt."
Lin Tao hesitated.
Although there is no first in literature, there is no second in martial arts.
But in the painter industry, the market value is indeed divided into first and second places, and the gap is huge.
The smaller the number of people in the painting style, the more so.
If the value of the first Picasso in the eyes of collectors is 100 points, then the value of the second Picasso is not 95 points, but 50 points, 30 points, or even 10 points.Points, or five points.
The old man Qi Baishi said to his closed-down son, Mr. Xu Linlu, the bible of painting: "Those who learn from me will live, and those who resemble me will die."
That’s what it means.
Artists have standards for artists.
Young new generation painters also have benchmarks among young new generation painters.
Professor Lin Tao is worried that he cannot compare with established artists such as Wu Guanzhong and Zao Wou-ki in the field of fusion painting.
He is also worried that Gu Weijing will not be able to compare with Cui Xiaoming on the same road.
Artists can also rely on their decades of accumulation in art to compete in the market through style dislocation.
Similarly, Zhao Wuji is good at color, Wu Guanzhong is good at ink painting, and Zhu Naizheng is good at calligraphy.
The "Tao" of painters is different.
As for young painters,
To be honest, based on their experience, they can clearly understand the two styles and merge them together.
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Even a young hero.
As for art concepts, this is too far away from young painters.
Since they are all based on the fusion style of oriental meticulous oil painting and ink,
it is difficult to present different styles in the final picture if they come from the same routine.
It’s not scary to wear matching clothes, whoever is ugly will be embarrassed.
The same goes for painting.
It may be difficult to compare an ordinary Chinese painting with another ordinary oil painting to rank one, two, three or four. It is fair to say that My mother-in-law said that she was right.
But for the same art track, there is a very intuitive comparison ability.
"It would be better if it were worse. Why are you worried that Xiao Gu has the courage to take this challenge? Don't we, the elders, have the tolerance to tolerate his failure?"
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Professor Lin Tao reminded quietly.
Unknowingly,
he had begun to seriously consider whether Gu Weijing could really become his junior disciple.
First of all, Gu Weijing's improvement during this period is indeed amazing.
Secondly, Professor Lin Tao also realized that using this painting method to participate in the Singapore Art Exhibition was indeed a very thoughtful bonus.
After all, there is no completely objective evaluation standard for art.
Even if the chance is still low, just in case the organizing committee sees it right and gives a small award such as "Outstanding Creative Award" or "New Style Award",
< p>It's really not impossible.For Gu Weijing, this was naturally what he wanted, and it was also the best result that could be expected.
Even Mr. Cao would not expect Gu Weijing to come into contact with the art exhibitionMain prize.
That is a field where only famous old painters can compete.
Basically, works that can win the main prize of this kind of international biennale can be sold in major galleries for around six figures.
Of course the unit is Dollar.
Even if you can only win a small prize, it is not difficult to become a millionaire with no worries about food and clothing by relying on painting in this life.
But from the perspective of Mr. Cao’s disciples.
Millionaire
Sorry, you really are nothing.
What everyone is more concerned about is world-class influence.
What I care about is whether you can become an unavoidable mountain in the history of art in a hundred years. Can she succeed Mr. Cao, or even replace the original pinnacle of Asian art? Yayoi Kusama, the female artist with the highest market price in human history, becomes the leader of the new generation of Asian art.
Those venomous art critics don’t care about Gu Weijing’s family conditions and Cui Xiaoming’s family conditions.
Lao Cao’s close disciples can’t compare to other young painters on the same subject matter.
It’s easy to say but not nice to hear.
"My whole body smells like copper."
Mr. Cao Xuan was a little angry.
“You are a painter, not an art speculator. What others say does not matter to you. You are hesitant and timid, comparing yourself to fame, Billy, for fear that others will paint better than you, for fear that others will sell them more expensively than you. , The calmness in my heart has been gone."
Lin Tao could feel the anger of the little old man through the screen of his mobile phone.
He smiled helplessly.
Painters are not sages. There are few who can be as detached as the old man.
He knew these words before and the teacher didn’t like to hear them.
But Lin Tao is Cao Lao’s eldest disciple. If he doesn’t say these “unfaithful words of advice”, who will?
“They are not considered entirely from a utilitarian point of view. A painter of the same age has been suppressing him, and he is not happy with Xiao Gu himself." He still tried to persuade Mr. Cao to order Gu Weijing to give up this art style.
This reason is not entirely Professor Lin Tao’s excuse.
Although Cui Xiaoming is nearly ten years older than Gu Weijing.
If it is a sport that changes generations quickly, such as sports, it may be two generations.
In the slow-paced field of painting, he is still in the category of painters of the same age.
An extra ten years of age means ten more years of painting experience and ten more years of artistic experience.
What young painters lack most is experience.
When Gu Weijing met Cui Xiaoming, even if the child was very talented, which of the famous painters might not have the best talent?
In Lin Tao's view, it is very likely that he will be a famous painter for a long time in the future. They are all overwhelmed by each other.
Once or twice doesn’t matter.
If this happens for a long time, your heart will become weak.faded.
A painter can no longer care about other people's gossip, but he must believe in the brush in his hand.
"If you are not as good as others, then learn from it. There is no shame in it." Mr. Cao gave his final instructions for this discussion in a conclusive tone.
"It is shameful to not even have the courage to draw."
It is morning in Germany.
Mr. Cao Xuan put his mobile phone on the table and fell into deep thought.
"Mr. Cao, this is the speech I have written. Please check it again. At the European International Art Annual Conference next month, you will make your final appearance at the Oil Painting Art Magazine Chairman Brown. After the Jazz, second only to Gerhard Richter.”
Assistant Lao Yang placed a specially enlarged printed version of the first draft of the speech on the breakfast table in front of Mr. Cao.
Before Mr. Cao dealt with the news in the group of teachers, they were discussing the European International Art Annual Conference that will open in Munich in April.
This is a very important annual meeting on current affairs and culture.
Many artists will attend.
When giving reports at important foreign conferences, the opening speech is usually given by a government official of the organizer. The farther back the speaker is, the more important the speaker is.
The annual European International Art Annual Conference,
The opening report will be attended by the Austrian Prime Minister in person, and among the cultural figures who will appear, Mr. Cao ranks second.
More than the leader of oil paintings in the old art magazine, second only to Gerhard Richter.
Richter and Mr. Cao are almost contemporaries, and are known as the most expensive artists in the world. There are also rumors that a certain famous mustache liked Richter's works.
Considering Richter’s age, the possibility that the mustache is from a young Richter fan is actually not very high. It should be the nonsense of the lace art tabloid.
But it’s hard to say which one is the most expensive in the market, but the top five are definitely there.
It can’t compare to the Federal Reserve’s money printing machine, which is running like this. Even if it fails, it will be an honor.
"Mr. Cao, do you want to take a break?"
After seeing Mr. Cao replying to the WeChat message, Lao Yang was obviously distracted and reminded him aloud.
"Well, please find Cui Xuanyou's phone number for me."
Old Cao tapped his fingers lightly on the table and gave the order.
"It's Da Cui, teacher Cui Xuanyou"
Lao Yang asked while searching for the number in the address book of his mobile phone.
"Yes, that's him."
Mr. Cao nodded.
As both artists living in Germany, Lao Yang found the other party’s number without any difficulty, and the call was quickly dialed.
"Which one?"
A middle-aged man asked in German from the microphone.
"Mr. Cui Xuanyou, am I right? I am Cao Xuan."
Mr. Cao said into the phone receiver.
The other end of the phone obviously paused for a moment, and then there was a hint of emotion in his tone.Reticent "It's Mr. Cao, nice to meet you, nice to meet you."
"That's right, I have a child here who is studying painting and wants to participate in this year's Singapore Art Biennale. Shamelessly I want to Could you give me some pointers on his works? You may be more professional than me in this regard." Mr. Cao asked in a polite tone.
"Of course he wants me. Is he in Germany? I'll leave you the address of my studio." Cui Xuanyou's tone was obviously a little confused.
But he immediately agreed without hesitation.
If Mr. Cao is a world-class artist who is outside the Three Realms and is not among the Five Elements.
The status of painters such as Kazunari Sakai, Lin Tao, and Tang Ning can be considered to be first-rate. They have high international reputation and a certain degree of popularity, but their main influence is still limited to one continent.
Then Cui Xuanyou can probably only belong to the second-tier famous painters.
Probably one of the weaker artists represented by top galleries like Gagosian.
The international community probably knows that there is such a person. Some collectors like his works, and fine works of art can be sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
That’s it.
In the eyes of ordinary painters, this is of course a great painter floating in the sky.
But it is a bit far away from Mr. Cao’s status.
"He is not in Germany. I have sent photos of his paintings to your email. Please help me take a look."
If you don't know how, just go and learn.
These words are not just words.
Lao Cao finally decided to ask for advice from Cui Xuanyou, who could train his son to become the first person of the younger generation in the fusion style of painting.
Mr. Cao knows painting, but his main focus is on specializing in Chinese painting.
Many things like painting are empirical.
At least, Mr. Cao believes that his own experience is definitely not as good as his experience in teaching children to integrate Eastern and Western painting techniques. There is a successful case of Cui Xuanyou who has already raised his son.
People who have had similar experiences can save themselves a lot of detours if they can pay attention to the experience.
Lao Yang had already sent the photos of Gu Weijing's paintings to his mailbox.
He understood the whole story, looked at Mr. Cao with a troubled expression, and opened his mouth to say something.
Mr. Cao waved his hand.
Old Yang could only sigh.
The favor and meaning that Mr. Cao made with this phone call were much heavier than the words he said to Gu Weijing, "You are better than me."
Mr. Cao Xuan once asked me for advice, how much face is this, how much favor is this.
The art world is like Vanity Fair,
It is said that a teacher is like a father.
How many teachers are there in the world who are willing to do this for disciples who have not yet started?
Forget about teachers,
Some of them are a little indifferent to family affection. Artist, your father isYou may not be embarrassed to ask for help.
"Wait a moment, let me turn on the computer."
Cui Xuanyou was obviously a little dizzy from the pie falling from the sky, and his tone revealed it Excited.
"Wait, it's a fusion painting."
When he saw the file in the computer mailbox, he was obviously stunned, and his tone immediately became wary.
"You said he is a young man, how old is he?"
"Gu Weijing, he should be only seventeen years old this year." Mr. Cao said softly.
"He wants to try the style of fusion painting. I know that your son Cui Xiaoming is doing a good job in this area, so I would like to ask you for some advice."
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