"Tranquility and self-sustainment, turning ink into gold" - "Ink point embroidery" art tour exhibition will be held in October at the oops creative space in Beijing Maolong Industrial Park. This is the first solo exhibition of contemporary young artist Shu Zhan. This touring exhibition is not only a visual feast exploring the beauty of art and nature, but also a soul journey about the wisdom of life and the aesthetics of life.
Ink-point embroidery pen and ink painting "Bodhi Tree·Sitting and Viewing" 2016, 100m*140cm
Shu Zhan is the founder of the "ink-point embroidery" pen and ink painting art genre. He uses colorful ink colors and lines as thin as hair to draw such as A three-dimensional, full, vivid and vivid art world like embroidery. In this world, you can hear the rustle of paper and pen and the extremely calm heartbeat of the creator. In the never-ending weaving of stitches, it is a reflection and questioning on the symbiosis of all things. The creative expression of "ink point embroidery" is unique. It not only gives the work a rhythm of life in its connotation and arouses the emotional resonance of the audience, but its creative process is also a constant challenge to one's own limits and explores the infinite possibilities of art and life. Its The appearance adds a rare tranquility and solemnity to contemporary painting art. In this "Serenity and Self-Containment, Turning Ink into Gold" art tour, Shu Zhan will focus on exhibiting "Ink Dot Embroidery" - two series of outstanding works "Field" and "White Horse" as well as representative creations of cross-border art cooperation in recent years. .
Ink dot embroidery pen painting "Field·Crocodile" 2016, 110cm*85cm
The "Field" series of works is Shu Zhan's deep understanding and artistic expression of the laws of nature. Each painting in it is a discussion about life in a grand time and space. He used delicate brushwork to vividly display the erosion of years and the exuberance of life. The story of man and nature is like an endless reincarnation. In the years of constant alternation of struggle and peace, the wisdom and eternity of time are precipitated.
Ink dot embroidery pen painting "White Horse·Danyu" 2022, 28cm*54cm
The "White Horse" series of works shows Shu Zhang's understanding of ordinary life. The painting is led by a white pony, which appears in every inconspicuous corner, lighting up the beauty that is obscured by numbness. From each small and exquisite painting, we can feel the painter's love and praise for life. He calls on people to re-examine the true meaning of life and realize the reconciliation of value and ordinaryness in the practice of life. This series of works combines Shu Zhan’s unique understanding of the artistic conception of Chinese landscape painting, and also pays tribute to the outstanding contributions made by the “masters of landscape painting” Hokusai and Hiroshige in the field of art.
The "Field" and "White Horse" series are iconic works that have gradually matured over more than ten years of artistic creation. They use unique painting styles and perspectives to show the audience the diversity and profundity of artistic works. In addition to concentrating on the artistic creation of "ink point embroidery" pen drawings, in recent years, Shu Zhan's artistic value has gradually been discovered and recognized by professionals in various fields. He has also made considerable achievements in cross-border art cooperation and commercial poster design.
Movie poster "The Giant" (Director: Spielberg), 2016, hand-drawn by computer
He created for the movies "The Phoenix" (directed by Wu Tianming) and "The Giant" (directed by Spielberg) The promotional poster once led the trend of hand-painted movie posters, presenting a unique visual enjoyment to the audience and was widely praised by the industry. In addition, he collaborated with the sculptor Wang Ruilin to draw the giant painting "Hidden Bodhi Tree", collaborated with Mango TV to draw the art poster of "Detective 7", and collaborated with the pen brand LAMY (Lingmei) to draw the ink painting "Lingmei Inkstone" The successful crossover in many fields such as "Mountain" further confirms the unique artistic charm and huge commercial value of Shu Zhan's "ink point embroidery" pen and ink painting.
Movie poster "A Hundred Birds Pay Attendance to the Phoenix" (Director: Wu Tianming), 2016, hand-drawn by computer
Variety show poster "Detective 7" (Mango TV), 2021, hand-drawn with ink dot embroidery pen, 100cm*70cm
This time, "Tranquility and self-control, The art tour exhibition “Turn Ink into Gold” will be a grand event where art classics and ideological trends collide and blend. It will not only present the unique art world of “Ink-dotted embroidery”, but also lead the audience to a life experience of purification and return, in Qinliang Feel the resonance of thoughts in the autumn wind and touch the beauty of "ordinary".
