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

Inside the museum, Jiang Zhe and three others stood in front of a work of art.

This is the painting Empire of Light by Belgian painter Magritte.

Jiang Zhe and Francesca just looked at the works and didn't talk.

"Why is this work called surrealism?" Little Amy and Jacques were arguing.

There is a big age gap between the two of them, but for some reason, they always have different opinions on some issues and argue about their respective views. Maybe it’s because one is French and the other is Italian.

Jiang Zhe had not paid attention to this painter before, but after listening to the argument between the two, he felt that this painting was worth appreciating.

At first glance, this painting might be mistaken for a photograph, but a closer look reveals its strangeness.

The lower part of the picture depicts a dark night street scene, while the upper part of the picture is a blue sky with soft and abundant light and dotted with white clouds.

The painter presents the contradiction between light and darkness on the canvas at the same time.

Jiang Zhe didn't know much about surrealism and abstractionism and didn't want to delve into it. After looking at the details of the works, he began to listen to the discussion between Amy and Jacques.

"Sunlight and daytime are usually the source of brightness, while darkness and night represent insecurity and danger. In our habitual consciousness, sunlight and darkness cannot exist at the same time. This is why when we see Magritte's works, the sunlight cannot penetrate the darkness, and we feel it is weird and surreal," said Jacques.

"I think there may be another reason why this work is weird. If opposites cannot coexist, such as light and darkness, does that mean that all opposites cannot coexist? Purity and evil are opposites, so they cannot coexist either?" Little Amy tried hard to find different perspectives.

"When the viewer begins to wonder, the communication between the artwork and the viewer begins, and the painter's purpose is achieved." Jacques is willing to tolerate this girl who is much younger than him.

Francesca wanted Amy to meet other painters, but she felt that her character was a little too stubborn, so she quietly signaled to her and said to Jiang Zhe and the others, "Let's go and look at other works."

While people were touring the museum, a large crowd gathered in one of the exhibition halls in the main exhibition area of ​​the Biennale.

Some reporters formed a semicircle, waiting for today's news.

They learned that the Biennale would announce the nominees for the Most Promising Young Artist Award. This had never happened before, so many people wanted to know the reasons and results at the first time.

Soon, the Biennale's press release, as well as several curators and critics, came before the crowd.

The publisher stood in front of the microphone.

“Thank you, everyone! I am very honored to be here. This Biennale is the result of everyone’s efforts. I believe that people will still remember this Biennale many years later. Regarding the award nominations, the curator and the jury will give some answers to everyone’s questions…”

After his opening remarks, Bonami walked up to the microphone.

"I have seen many biennials. When we talk about globalization, different national pavilions, and breaking these constraints, young artists from various countries will surprise us. I also like the works of these young artists very much. I think these things are very good..."

Next, Andrew, a critic on the jury, explained to reporters the criteria for selecting young artists: "The judges discuss and judge based on the art itself.

What convinced us was the artist's multi-directional and multi-field practice and his serious attitude towards art.

Overall, young artists are undoubtedly the protagonists of this Venice Biennale..."

"This is a place that welcomes young artists." Another critic said: "Please note again that artists under the age of 35 have reached a fairly high proportion in this Venice Biennale. I see that some artists are changing the core of past art.

This time the nominations will be divided into two groups, one for domestic artists and the other for young foreign artists..."

After a few people finished speaking, the jury announced the list of nominations.

List of nominees for the Most Promising Young Artist Award. Three young Italian painters were nominated; six young foreign painters were nominated.

The final number of winners were one domestic artist and two foreign artists.

People who saw the nomination spread the news immediately.

...Jiang Zhe and his companions left the Guggenheim Museum and were discussing where to go next.

Francisca was walking side by side with a few people when his cell phone suddenly rang.

She said to Little Amy and the other two, "You guys go ahead, I'll make a phone call and catch up."

They slowed down, but just after walking a short distance, they heard hurried footsteps behind them. Turning around, they saw Francesca running over in a hurry.

"Jacques, Jiang Zhe, congratulations."

She ran over to the two of them and said excitedly, "The Biennale's jury has announced the news. Both of you have been nominated for the most promising young artists."

“Has it been announced?”

"So fast?" The two people reacted differently.

Jacques was very calm, but Jiang Zhe felt it was a little sudden.

Although Wang Zhen said he was very confident, the matter had not been announced after all. Now that he was really nominated, Jiang Zhe's heartbeat quickened.

"Congratulations!" Little Amy imitated the adults and shook hands with Jiang Zhe and Jacques respectively.

"Thank you." Jiang Zhe responded politely and continued talking, trying not to show too much excitement.

Francesca said, “You two are both young foreign artists, and you are in the same group.”

She explained that only two people would be selected from this group.

Jacques and Jiang Zhe looked at each other.

Jiang Zhe said: "I am very satisfied just to be nominated."

Jacques said: "If you can get nominated, you have a chance to win the award. Maybe we can all win the award."

The ringing of the phone interrupted the two people's pleasantries.

When Jiang Zhe saw that it was Wang Zhen calling him, he apologized to them and went to answer the phone.

Wang Zhen was very excited: "Jiang Zhe, congratulations, the nominations have been announced, and you are one of them. You are in a group of young artists abroad, where are you now? Come back soon, we will go to some activities in the afternoon."

Jiang Zhe was infected by her words, and his excitement rose again. He was no longer resistant to this kind of activity.

He told him his location and agreed to return as soon as possible.

On the other side, Jacques was also answering the phone.

Jiang Zhe said to Francesca and the others, "I'm sorry, my friend who helps me run the project asked me to go back as soon as possible, so I can't play with you guys."

Jacques also came over and expressed a similar idea.

Francesca understood very well: "I understand that you must be very busy at this time. I also have things to deal with. When you have time, we can make an appointment again."

Several people said goodbye and went back to their work.

Little Amy looked at the two people's backs, her eyes full of envy.

Francesca said, “In the future, you can, too.”

(End of this chapter)