Appreciation of Ancient Costume Character Paintings Series - Liang Zhanyan

Author: Liang Zhanyan
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Tired, exhausted, I like to quiet down and think. The more I think, the more often a complex forms in my heart. Longing for something yet unattainable only makes it more desirable. In fact, most modern urbanites probably share this feeling. Some exaggerate it recklessly, though it may seem a bit overly sentimental, it is still understandable. Upon closer reflection, this is not an issue unique to modern people—it is a cultural issue. The desire for transcendence is not just what Taoism preaches; Confucius also lamented, "Who would I associate with if not those of the same school?" It seems to be a common complex. What one thinks during the day and dreams about at night naturally manifests in painting as these figures in ancient attire. I have placed a part of my passion on them, for there is no other way to satisfy my heart. If one were to speak of its significance, I believe it has both thematic depth, as mentioned above, and artistic essence, such as brushwork, brushwork, brushwork, and composition. I do not view these technical elements in isolation; they embody cultural spirit. My creative impulses have always been driven by this spirit, and form and meaning are inherently inseparable. In the preface to the "Poetry Collection of Li Mountain Person" by Ming Dynasty scholar Tu Long, it is written, "Words must align with emotion, intent must harmonize with the scene, tone must match the style, and writing must reflect substance. Not only is their talent exceptional, but their roots in temperament are profound indeed."—Liang Zhanyan