The influence of folk paper-cut juxtaposed compositions on modern ceramic art
The so-called parallel composition is a composition that highlights all the characters (people and objects) in the picture. In the side-by-side composition of paper-cutting, no matter what arrangement and combination is adopted, all objects must be taken into consideration to form a pattern without front and back and without blocking each other. It is actually a stylistic arrangement with black and white rhythm. Composition. For example, adopt tile arrangement, frontal horizontal row arrangement, marching horizontal row arrangement, circular arrangement, grid arrangement, etc. These arrangements should be arranged according to the needs of creation, as shown in the paper-cut work "Twelve Zodiac Children". The picture shows the twelve zodiac signs, which are arranged in paper-cut grids, also called smoke pattern arrangement. There are many characters in the picture, and each square has a different content. The fat baby and animal paper-cuts in the work are romantic in conception but not exaggerated, the shapes are rigorous but not rigid, and the movements and modalities are like living things on the paper. Using the techniques of yin and yang scissors, skillful use of block surfaces and lines, and good use of zigzag patterns and smooth surfaces, with regularity but not restraint, the cut is rough but exquisite, simple but not monotonous, simple but smart, vivid and expressive. Effect. These grids are arranged in order, with no priority. This composition method of paper-cutting can exactly reflect the aesthetic mentality of our Chinese nation seeking perfection and beauty.
Paper-cut work "Twelve Zodiac Children"
Parallel composition is not only the most commonly used composition method in paper-cut art, but is also extremely commonly used in modern ceramic decoration. As shown in the ceramic work "Zodiac", a modern ceramic art work by modern ceramic artist Professor Zhu Legeng. It is obvious that the grid arrangement in typical paper-cut art is adopted, and the picture extends to the left and right of the vessel shape. This composition method is suitable for expressing rich content and also shows the coherence of the theme and plot. The author creatively uses the decorative techniques of engraving, ceramic pastel and ancient colors, and integrates the form of paper-cutting into it. The blocks and lines in the picture form black, white and gray tones, which set off each other, have strong contrast and are full of rhythm; the shape is childish and rough. Not rigid, exaggerated and deformed without distortion. The things she cuts are rough yet elegant, simple yet delicate, exquisite and clear, simple and lovely. In this work, more realisticThe content of modern aesthetic psychology highlights the individual value of the artist. The author directly expresses his kind prayer for a better life through ceramic shape, composition and color. The content of the paper-cut art in the work is combined with this grid-arranged composition. The theme is bright and the colors are rich. It creates a unique visual effect with a new artistic concept. The whole work is permeated with a strong national flavor and character, and the theme expresses auspiciousness. At the same time, it also expresses the artists unique aesthetic feeling. Obviously, this arrangement has the specific aesthetic spirit and cultural connotation of the Chinese nation, and is a concentrated display of the national cultural psychology.
"Zodiac" Zhu Legeng
