Jiang Zhaoheng in the competition. Picture of this article by The Paper reporter Jiang Lelai Picture
uses flowers named for their bright colors to interpret the black and white tones where the film originated. An incredible-sounding proposition appeared in the flower arrangement project of the 47th World Skills Competition (hereinafter referred to as the "World Competition"), and it also became a difficulty for Shanghai player Jiang Zhaoheng, who represented China, to overcome on the field.
On September 12, local time, the World Championship held in Lyon, France entered its second match day. Among many competition events, floral art never lacks audiences. People's pursuit of beauty is eternal, not to mention that in France, which is famous for its romance, the audience can't help but stop and stop in front of the bouquets of different styles of contestants from all over the world.
Jiang Zhaoheng is in the competition.
reporter noticed that each contestant has two small compartments, one for making bouquets and the other for displaying completed works. What is special is that in the space where the works are displayed, there is a black and white photo of the contestant holding the flower on the back board.
Floral projects will never lack viewers. Zhu Yingying, leader of the Chinese technical guidance expert group for the
floral project, told reporters that the floral project of this competition will have a total of 9 modules of competition, including plant planting design, bouquets, cut flower decoration, bridal floral design, etc. Each module has its own theme, and the black and white photo on the back panel is related to one of the themes - Lumiere Brothers . In 1895, the Lumiere brothers were the first to shoot the movie "The Factory Gate" with the kinetoscope they invented in their factory in Lyon. From this, the movie was born, and Lyon is also regarded as the birthplace of movies.
Therefore, the Lyon World Championships included the black and white films of the Lumiere Brothers as a theme in the competition, which also posed a problem for the contestants. Zhu Yingying explained that the color can only be black and white, and there are very few black flowers, so it is necessary to use a variety of white flowers to change the color according to the difference in grayscale and brightness. "It is very difficult. It is a test for the players' creativity and a great test for their on-the-spot performance," she said.
In this competition, Lyon elements are fully reflected in the theme. In addition to the Lumiere brothers, there are also the children's literature masterpiece "The Little Prince", the Lyon-based Interpol, and the designer Hector Guillot. Made as well as a local dessert specialty. These clues were also announced in advance before the game. Zhu Yingying said that the players and the expert team have conducted careful research and have trained more than 100 modules in normal times. It is very hard every day, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Jiang Zhaoheng’s There are also wounds all over the hands. The 9 modules of the
floral art project are divided into 4 days, of which 3 module competitions are required on the first day. Whether it is physical or mental strength, it is a huge test for the players. It was already late to return to the hotel after the first day of competition. When facing the competition on the second day, Red Bull, American ginseng slices , and cleaning wipes were all "on the field". Jiang Zhaoheng also made every effort to keep himself in the best possible condition. Contest.
In the compartment where the works are placed, there is a black and white photo of a contestant holding a flower on the back panel.
Jiang Zhaoheng is 18 years old and a third-year secondary vocational student majoring in horticulture at Shanghai Construction Management Vocational and Technical College. Although he won a silver medal in the national professional skills competition, he finally stood out in the selection of the Chinese team and stood on the world stage. In the eyes of teachers and experts, Jiang Zhaoheng is "joyful", "in a good mental state", "hard-working" and "not in a hurry". In the 4-day competition, the psychological quality of the players is particularly important, and this is also the key to his ability to finally pass the selection. Wang Xuemei, the vice president of the college, also revealed that Jiang Zhaoheng was a little allergic to pollen at the beginning, but he has been working hard and confident.
The second competition day is over, and Jiang Zhaoheng has to go through two more days of hard work. Xiang Yiming, an expert from the China Technical Guidance Expert Group and head of the coaching staff for the floral arrangement project, told reporters that one advantage of young people is that they are not too utilitarian, so the competition will be better than those with ideas.In his opinion, Jiang Zhaoheng's skills are overall comprehensive, and he hopes that his mental state will always remain normal and he will not look back and think about it even if there is a small problem. "We do a good job in each module every day. We don't think about right or wrong, we only think about how to do tomorrow's module."
It is understood that there are 20 countries and regions participating in the floral art project of this competition, many of which are participating for the first time. In terms of scoring, the objective score of the floral art project based on technology accounts for about 30%, while the subjective score involving color, composition, and creativity accounts for about 70%. The final results will be announced at the end of the competition. Zhu Yingying also said that every player is the best in their respective countries and is very strong. They still have to do their best, do their best, and leave no regrets.
