The points of paper cutting are transplanted into modern ceramic design
"Point" usually refers to the position of an object in a specific space. It is a gathering of forces and carries different functions. Point-to-point shapes, geometric shapes, etc. Different purposes, functions, concepts, means of expression, tools, and materials present different effects.
In the art of paper-cutting, "dots" are cut and carved, and are restricted by tools, materials and craftsmanship. It is different from the dots of other graphic arts. The points in paper-cutting generally include plum blossom points, cloud points, fish scale points, round points, rice grain points, amorphous points, etc. The change of dots in paper-cutting is generally not in shape, but in the size, density and combination of dots. There are various combinations and arrangements of dots, as shown in the paper-cut work "Flower-Cut Lady". "Flower-Cut Lady" created by paper-cut art master Ku Shulan fully demonstrates the artistic charm of dots in paper-cutting. The author cut out more than 1,800 dots in the picture. On the subject characters, the corolla supporting the headdress, the black eyes, the bright red wisdom dot between the eyebrows, and the lotus the character is sitting on all clearly reflect dots of different sizes. The arrangement of dots and the circular arrangement form a dynamic line; the addition of dots is like injecting aura and giving life, making it look graceful, quiet and radiant. It can be seen that in the artistic expression of paper-cutting, dots play a very important role, and if used properly, they will have unexpected miraculous effects.
Ku Shulan "The Lady Cutting Flowers"
Similarly transplant it into ceramics. The reasonable position in ceramic decoration can enhance the visual cohesion. The dots appear in different sizes, colors, positions and different combinations and arrangements, which will produce different visual effects. The dots are used to express the sound and shadow, which is not only a vivid image language, but also brings a beautiful form to people. As shown in the modern ceramic work "Modern Ceramic Decoration", the overall work is the outline shape of a bowl, which is expressed on the body using the hollow form language in folk paper-cut art. Using plant leaves as abstract shapes, many dots of irregular sizes are carved out. Countless points of varying sizes are distributed on the surface of the blank, and these irregular "points" are arranged according to differentOrganized in principle, and then set in the position that best reflects the beauty of the form, creating a combined image with both contrast and coordination. Abstract dot decorations are sparse and dense. The echo of dots can effectively guide peoples sight, create a sense of rhythm and space, and at the same time play the role of "four ounces pulling out a thousand pounds". The irregularly sized dots in the work have strong decorative properties. They create the necessary reasonable space in the relationship between parts and parts, and the whole and parts, thereby making this kind of decoration simpler and brighter, and achieving novel and unique artistic effects. This transparent form feature also fully embodies the formal laws of beauty, allowing different combinations of dots to achieve rich visual effects.
Modern ceramic decoration
Therefore, whether in modern ceramic decoration or in the art of paper-cut patterns, dots are also a crucial visual factor, which can play a special role in focusing the vision when necessary. The so-called "finishing point" is the unshirkable first modeling element in the art of paper-cutting. There are also successful works in modern ceramic decoration. As shown in "Modern Ceramic Decoration", the creator transplanted the dots in the paper-cut art into modern ceramic decoration. Within a certain range, the dots were highlighted and formed into large and small shapes. Close combination relationship. In the decoration of the entire oval ceramics, the author uniformly used the paper-cut dots and rice dots to express the flowers, and arranged them regularly, and connected them through certain aesthetic principles to form the picture of blossoming paper-cut flowers; These jumping points are like gems embedded in the picture. They are dazzling and extremely lively. Draw the viewers eyes to the paper-cut flowers. Using these points to present the image is both the "finishing touch" and the authors unique ingenuity. The characteristics of paper-cutting art are grafted onto the three-dimensional modern ceramic decoration, which is very suitable for giving full play to its advantages and showing the beauty of its shape and the strong vitality of simple folk art. At the same time, it is more in line with the traditional shape consciousness of our people and in line with the emphasis on peoples psychology aesthetics.
Modern ceramic decoration
It can be seen that the "dots" in paper-cutting can not only be cut and carved in paper, but also in mud.
