Reborn as a great painter, with a system, you can be willful

Chapter 371: Thoughts on Creation, Jiang Zhe's Face

After hearing what Wang Zhen said, Jiang Zhe fell silent.

He still has high hopes for this painting, so he is willing to listen to opinions. Of course, whether it can be regarded as a masterpiece that will be passed down through the ages depends on his own efforts.

Professor Qin was very interested in what Wang Zhen said: "Can you tell me more about your judgment?"

Wang Zhen pointed to some of Jiang Zhe’s recent works in the studio.

"...night scenes, dusk, portraits, and this recent snow scene, including the dressing room, all have the same style as Jiang Zhe's previous works. These styles have been recognized in the market. Customers are willing to accept such works.

Of course, there are some innovations, or changes. People can accept small changes, but the changes made to the pedestrian street, which is not yet completed, are relatively large, almost leapfrogging, and even some places are certain subversions of previous works.

When you make a change like this, you either have a huge success and people will think you’re breaking new ground, or you may not accept it at all, so there’s a chance of failure.”

She looked at Jiang Zhe and said, "Don't worry about it. You can paint according to your own ideas. Subverting or changing is what every painter wants to do. None of the masters became masters by following traditions. On the contrary, many people achieved their own success by subverting traditions."

She said carefully: "Now, whether it is domestic critics or some foreign critics, they are very careful when commenting on new works. Even if they want to criticize, they will comment ambiguously. After all, from Impressionism to now, these critics' views are often a little behind the times, and then they have been slapped in the face by these masters too many times."

Professor Qin smiled and said, "Yes, I think we can continue to paint like this."

Jiang Zhe said, "I see. Thank you. By the way, you said you wanted to discuss something with me. What is it?"

Wang Zhen said, "Tomorrow's Art Association event will hold an exhibition. I want some of your classmates to participate. Fu Min, Mou Xing and Lan Xin are not members yet. I will take them there with the gallery's sign. When their works are arranged for the exhibition, can you help speak up?"

She looked at Professor Qin again: "It just so happens that Professor Qin is here too, you can also help these students."

Professor Qin said, "No problem. Although they are not members, they are students of our school after all. It's a good thing that you are willing to recommend them. I will also use my reputation to speak for them."

Jiang Zhe readily agreed: "No problem, they are my classmates."

"Okay, which work do you want to take to the exhibition tomorrow?" Wang Zhen asked.

Jiang Zhe has been concentrating on his creation recently and has not thought about this matter. Yesterday, Gu Qian from the Artists Association called him and asked him to participate in this exhibition.

He thought for a moment and said, "Which one do you think is more suitable?"

Wang Zhen said, "To be on the safe side, I suggest you take this landscape painting of dusk to the exhibition."

"it is good."

Professor Qin also said: "Yes, in an exhibition like this, it is better to be cautious."

He asked Wang Zhen, "Manager Wang, what do you want to do tomorrow? When do you need me and Jiang Zhe to show up?"

Wang Zhen said, "Tomorrow, we will first set up the exhibition. After the exhibition opens, there will be a discussion, and I will ask them all to participate. I will be responsible for bringing their works. While setting up the exhibition, you can help speak."

Professor Qin agreed.

Jiang Zhe also agreed.

"Okay, I'll go out tomorrow." Wang Zhen was very happy. Although this exhibition only covered the local area of ​​Binhai, there were too many relatives and friends.

Professor Qin said, "You don't have to worry about me here. Teacher Hu and the others can help me transport the works over, and you can just help Jiang Zhe and the others finish their works."

After the discussion, Wang Zhen transported one of Jiang Zhe's works away, and Jiang Zhe sent Professor Qin home.

While driving, Jiang Zhe asked Professor Qin, "Teacher, is the competition for tomorrow's exhibition fierce?"

Professor Qin said, "You can't feel it now. These exhibitions are still very important for people who are not famous. Of course, there will be positions for maneuver. If Wang really wants to compete for these positions, she needs to coordinate with the organizers. When the time comes, she will come forward and we will help out. You will encounter this kind of thing often in the future."

Jiang Zhe understood what Wang Zhen and Professor Qin did, and didn't mind helping out on this matter. After all, he also needed friends.

When he returned to the studio, he did not rush to start creating, but analyzed the comments of Wang Zhen and Professor Qin and examined his own creativity. In order to be more confident, he took out several small-sized oil painting papers and simulated the creation.

The next day, Jiang Zhe took a taxi to Wang Zhen's gallery.

When I walked into the hall, I saw Mou Xing, Fu Min and several staff members busy at work, some checking paintings, and some preparing items.

Fu Min saw Jiang Zhe and greeted him with a smile.

Jiang Zhe walked over and said, "You guys came so early?"

Fu Min said, "I'm going to benefit from you today." Mou Xing also expressed his gratitude to Jiang Zhe.

Jiang Zhe said, "You're welcome. This is mainly thanks to Manager Wang. She was willing to recommend you."

Mou Xing also said: "I'm still a little worried now, what if..."

Jiang Zhe said: "There is no such thing. Professor Qin will also speak for you. They both have enough face."

At this time, Lan Xin rushed in: "Sorry, I'm late."

Seeing that she was running in a hurry, Jiang Zhe said, "It's okay, it's not time yet."

At this time, Wang Zhen walked out of the office with a pile of information, gave some instructions to the employees who stayed behind, and then said to everyone who was ready, "Let's go to the parking lot."

Jiang Zhe helped to carry the things, and the group came to the parking lot talking and laughing.

Wang Zhen arranged two vehicles, one for transporting works and other items, and the other for passengers.

Before loading, check and confirm again. Everyone gets on the car separately.

Wang Zhen, Jiang Zhe and others took a business car.

After the vehicle started, Jiang Zhe said to Wang Zhen, "Manager Wang, are you only recommending a few of us?"

Wang Zhen said: "You don't need a recommendation, you are invited. Other painters signed by the gallery have also received invitations."

She also gave some instructions to Fu Min and the others.

Fu Min and others had participated in exhibitions organized by the school before, so they were not nervous but excited about today's event.

Everyone soon arrived at the Marina Art Museum.

Jiang Zhe and his companions got out of the car and saw that there were already many vehicles parked here.

Members participating in the event walked into the venue one after another.

On the way here, Wang Zhen told Jiang Zhe and others that this event had been postponed several times, and had to be combined into one. Therefore, the exhibition and opening ceremony were both in the morning, which was very rushed.

The gallery staff unloaded the billboards, promotional materials and artworks from the car. Wang Zhen also brought a flower basket to celebrate the event.

Jiang Zhe and everyone else walked into the venue, carrying works and various items.

Wang Zhen wants to contact the exhibition manager.

Jiang Zhe and his companions were waiting at the entrance of the hall with their works.

He had been to this exhibition hall several times and was very familiar with it. Looking around, he saw Gu Qian directing some staff to set up the exhibition.

After becoming the director of the Artists Association, Gu Qian has become more and more capable in her work, and she is calm and decisive in facing various problems. "Teacher Wei, your exhibition booth is on the first floor."

"Teacher Jin, your work is in the booth on the second floor. I'll find someone to help you."

At this time, Fu Min and others didn't know where their works should be placed, so they could only wait for Wang Zhen to arrange it.

Jiang Zhe saw Gu Qian and wanted to ask her something, but when he saw that she was busy, he did not go over to disturb her.

Gu Qian had already seen Jiang Zhe, but there were still people surrounding her asking her various questions.

"Teacher Lu, I really don't dare to make the decision on what you said. I can't make any arrangements unless the top leaders of the association give the order."

She answered the question quickly, then parted the crowd and walked quickly towards Jiang Zhe.

"Jiang Zhe, thank you for coming. I'll make arrangements for you."

Jiang Zhe said: "Just take care of your own business first, don't worry about me."

"You can come, but you have to make arrangements first." She pointed with her hand: "Your booth is over there. I'll help you move it over there."

The empty seat she was referring to was a prominent spot in the hall.

Jiang Zhe said, "Is it appropriate to put it there?"

"It has to be suitable, there is a place reserved specifically for you."

Jiang Zhe took the opportunity to introduce several of Fu Min’s classmates to Gu Qian.

While both sides were exchanging pleasantries, Wang Zhen walked over.

She tried to ask Gu Qian if it was possible to arrange a temporary booth for Fu Min and others?
Gu Qian smiled and said, "Normally, I can't make the decision on this matter, but since you and Jiang Zhe have asked, I will try my best to arrange it." She looked around and whispered, "Put them in the empty spaces on the left side of the first floor first. If it doesn't work, I'll try to find a way to adjust it for you."

"Okay, thank you very much." Wang Zhen expressed his gratitude. Just now, he failed to contact anyone to help. Unexpectedly, things went so smoothly with Gu Qian.

Jiang Zhe also expressed his gratitude to Gu Qian. "I'm sorry to trouble you."

"Why are you so polite? You came here to help us." Gu Qian arranged Jiang Zhe's work first.

She helped to move the works, watched Jiang Zhe's works being hung and adjusted in position, and then arranged the paintings of Fu Min and others.

Although the temporarily arranged booth is not as big as Jiang Zhe’s booth, it is still in the exhibition hall on the first floor.

The paintings sent by Fu Min and Mou Xing were oil paintings, while Lan Xin's works were traditional Chinese paintings.

Gu Qian adjusted Lan Xin's position again.

During the time she was arranging works for several people, many people came to her.

Gu Qian said to Jiang Zhe, "You guys take a rest first. I'll go take care of other things. Come to me if you have anything."

"Thank you, thank you for your hard work." Jiang Zhe said.

Mou Xing and others watched Jiang Zhe and Gu Qian talking, feeling very envious.

Jiang Zhe has grown to this level without realizing it!
When they saw Gu Qian's attitude towards different things, they naturally understood why Gu Qian was willing to help.

Wang Zhen looked at the hanging conditions of the works of several people one by one, and said to them with a smile: "I didn't expect that things would go so smoothly."

(End of this chapter)