National Tide 1980

The subsequent production process gave full play to the skills of the three craftsmen.

Under normal circumstances, making flowers with a feeder probably goes through eleven processes, including chemical mixing, blowing, stem making, leaf making, whisking, coloring, waxing, frosting, and saving.

Grape Chang's main skill lies in coloring and frosting.

The grapes made by Chang Yuling are indistinguishable from real grapes because of these two things.

Using such techniques to color other flowers and plants was naturally beyond the reach of Jiang Sanchang and Zou Qingshan, and they felt inferior.

And Wangjiamen is unique in making birds and beasts.

Zou Qingshan adheres to the Wangmen technique and is used to making the head first and then the tail.

Therefore, the birds and beasts he made are vivid and expressive.

He then took over the production of all the birds and animals that served as flowers.

Such as the oriole on the flower branch, the butterfly landing on the flower, the dragonfly in flight, the little jumping frog on the lotus leaf...

Each one is lifelike and wonderful.

Jiang Jiamen has more advantages in the accuracy of shaping.

Moreover, Jiang Sanchang also had a unique air-blowing technique. The flowers he blew had openings, which could store spices and release bursts of fragrance.

So this time, Jiang Sanchang took care of almost all the trunks, flowers, branches and leaves.

So in pursuit of high simulation, this old man began to run to the park regularly.

He even went all the way to the Xiangshan Botanical Garden to experience life.

You can spend a whole day just looking at it, carefully observing the flowers in their budding and blooming states.

It is conceivable that with such teamwork and such a creative attitude, what level will the final material be?

Frankly speaking, although the size of the feeder they produced has not broken the previous record.

Moreover, making such a feeder is extremely laborious and laborious.

After almost a year, "Twelve Flower Goddess" is only half completed.

That is, plum blossoms in January, peach blossoms in March, pomegranates in May, lotus flowers in June, chrysanthemums in September, and camellias in November.

Even more materials were burned for this purpose.

However, the production level of the finished product has definitely broken the ceiling of the material shop, raising it to a level that is unimaginable by experts and industry insiders.

It’s no longer a matter of “flowers don’t have a formal shape, just do whatever you want”.

Even the process of blowing the feeder must be done in one go.

But even so, the final form of these materials and the original model provided by the Sculpture Department also reached a 95% match.

In addition, the degree of simulation is also much higher than in the past.

Typically, feeder flowers are beautiful and delicate.

However, the color is too harsh and the splicing does not meet the morphological requirements. If it is not done properly, it will look fake and dull.

But this time, the materials made by the three master craftsmen are extremely lifelike in terms of the color of the stems and stamens of the flowers, as well as their shape and structure.

Not only does it have changes in color shades and sizes, even the young and old can see it, it is no longer like something that can be made by human hands.

I'm afraid even the experts and professors from the Agricultural University would give it a thumbs up and find nothing wrong with it.

As for the final effect, it is both based on reality and higher than life.

The equally lifelike combination of birds, animals and flowers can add a sense of liveliness to a static feeder, making it uniquely interesting.

The natural smooth and soft texture of the material and excellent light transmittance make these artificial flowers not only have natural beauty, but also exude the gorgeousness of gemstones and jewelry under the illumination of light.

Especially Jiang Sanchang's unique air-blowing technique can also hide the fragrance in the stamens.

Many viewers can also smell the fragrance of flowers of different colors while admiring the feeders on site.

Think about it, if there really is a fairy cave in the world that is full of splendor and exotic flowers and plants.

There are truly stars paved into the Milky Way, and rainbows transformed into the Sky Palace of Flying Bridges.

There must be a place in the decorations of the gods to show off such exquisite cooking utensils.

That's right! The pottery is a technique created to imitate gem bonsai.

In terms of rarity, it cannot be compared with a real gem bonsai, it is just a second-tier man-made object.

But since its development, the feeder has formed a mature and unique technology.

The requirements are high and the complexity of the skills has long exceeded the scope of carving and inlaying of gem bonsai.

Compared with the gem bonsai, the final work is not only larger in size, but also has stronger bionic capabilities. It can even show every detail and the flowers are fragrant.

These are not the advantages that gem bonsai can have. This is called green and blue.

Yes! There is indeed nothing perfect in this world!

But I have to admit that a cooking utensil like this, a beauty unique to the capital, is infinitely close to perfection!

In particular, the biggest difference between utensils, porcelain, and palace lanterns is that there is no threshold for appreciation.

Even children who don’t understand anything can see such bonsai with flowers and plants.

You will also feel the enchanting surprise all of a sudden and be deeply attracted.

All in all, there are so many large-scale exhibits in the market, plus various flower-shaped, peach-shaped, diamond-shaped, and octagonal boxes sent by the Brocade Box Factory; Peking operas such as "The Eight Hammers" and "The Romance of the West Chamber" sent by the Silk Man Workshop Scenic figures; various Western wine sets from the Foodware Factory; various antique porcelain tableware, ashtrays, and ornaments from the Jingcheng Crafts Factory; and various bases, pen holders, and pen cases from the Jingcheng Crafts and Woodcut Factory.

This informal art and crafts exhibition is already rich in content.

For people who come to visit today, the level of attraction is even far greater than a large-scale auction held by Guardian and Sotheby's in the future.

At least in the eyes of Ning Weimin's master Kang Shude, the main hall of the Sacrifice Pavilion was almost as lively as the Treasure Hall of the Forbidden City, and experts rated it highly.

As the only special guest today who had little to do with the conference, this old man was strolling around the hall happily.

As I admire these amazing works created by my apprentices, all I hear are endless words of appreciation for these things.

There is beauty in my heart, full of pride.

To this day, he has to admit that this apprentice did not teach in vain, and he did do some serious things that ordinary people can't do.

At the porcelain, he heard two art editors say this.

"Oh, this imitation of Longqing's multi-colored fish tank is really well made. I've seen the real thing. The color head is very similar to the original, so it's really hard to tell the authenticity. If they weren't put together, I probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference just by looking at it. "

"No, no, there is actually a difference. The old and the new are different after all. Take a closer look at this fish tank. The color quality is as delicate as grease, the colors are fresh and tender, and the painting work is exquisite. It is better than the original work. Just follow me. Painted by Mr. Bai Xuese This waterfowl painting is really wonderful. Although the layout has not changed and is a copy, the proportions are obviously more harmonious and the eyes of the waterfowl are more vivid. The level of the painter is different."

"Well...that makes sense. But when it comes to painters, this kind of pure imitation is still too limited. It can hardly reflect the artist's level. Did you see the pair of flower-not-showing vases just now? That one is the best. Pastel porcelain that can show the level of painting skills and ingredients. I saw on the brand introduction that the drawings provided by Professor Zhu Danian are indeed good. The composition is full, the layers are clear, the colors are outstanding, and the flower shapes are changeable. And it’s so The big bottles are covered with lids, and they are not out of shape at all, and they can still maintain the spring charm. It is so difficult! It is simply a miracle of antique porcelain. There is no such porcelain in the Forbidden City. It is an absolute national treasure. …”

"Yes, the rare thing lies in the details. The pair of large appreciation vases actually used gold filigree inlaid with precious stones as flower cores. This was a luxury craft that even the real imperial porcelain did not dare to use. The combination is too clever. Wow, it’s too wasteful. I think that pair of bottles is worth at least several hundred thousand. Even the National Museum of Fine Arts may not be able to keep it. It’s really hard to spend so much money to make it for the altar palace. It’s not a loss. It's a well-known company in the catering industry in Beijing, and it has a lot of money. When we saw these porcelain today, we paid for it. Hey, what do you think of using the Hundred-Flower Bottle as the cover for the next issue of our "Art" magazine?"

"It's too bad to do the cover. It should be a special report with a few more photos. It's a pity, a big soup must have a bland taste, and a treasure must have flaws. Who made those bottles round? It would be even more rare if it could be made in Bafang. Only then can it be called perfect, and it is enough to be used in art textbooks. What do you think?"

Hearing this sentence, Kang Shude felt uncomfortable, so he couldn't hold it back and started talking too much.

"Sorry for being disrespectful. I don't agree with what you just said. Although there is a saying about porcelain that "a hundred yuan is worth one square", square porcelain is more difficult to make than round porcelain, and the technical requirements are higher. But It also has to be based on the specific situation, and we cannot blindly pursue the display of skills. For example, the subject of hundreds of flowers without revealing them requires a smooth flow, so that the shape of the flowers can be correctly maintained. This pair of bottles, in particular, has stamens inlaid with gems. What’s more needed is a sense of continuity. Although Bafang’s is good, once the facades are divided, there will be obstacles.”

Not to mention, although the old man stood up for his apprentice, it was a bit abrupt and a bit arrogant.

The key point was that the two art editors were impressed and both agreed.

But unfortunately, approval is harder to resist than dissatisfaction.

An American editor said, "Old sir, you are very insightful. But I just made a mistake and was biased. What do you call me? Which institution do you belong to? I think you seem to be an expert in ceramics. Which institution should you belong to?" Are you a professor from the Ceramics Department of the Academy of Fine Arts? We are from "Art" magazine, let's get acquainted. Well, our magazine is planning to do a report on pastel porcelain, do you think it would be convenient for us to chat? "

"I, this..." Kang Shude was completely off guard and couldn't help but be stunned.

But who is he?

The old world! There is no such thing as quick wit!

"My surname is Kang. It's okay to talk about it, but I have something to say first. I'm not a professional in ceramics. I work in a jade factory..."

The old man calmly resolved the embarrassment very skillfully.

This is absolutely true, and it is said with full confidence and certainty.

Who would have thought that he also omitted several words at the end - gatekeeper.

But having said that, I am afraid of meeting a master who is smart and knows how to climb smoothly.

No, another art editor brought up another one.

"Anthracene...I understand. Is the jade work on the Nine Dragons Spitting Pearl Palace Lantern your work? Did you learn from the Liu School? Or the Wang School? The exquisite red jade ball under the dragon's head, the craftsmanship is amazing. It’s amazing…”

For this reason, Kang Shude couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

"That... you said it wrong again. However, I am familiar with the people who did the jade work for the four palace lanterns. I can introduce you to..."

"Ah! So that's what happened! You are the leader of the jade factory, so disrespectful..."

What's going on? Look, it's not over yet.

Perhaps the attributes of the master and apprentice were too similar, just when Kang Shude regretted his words and had to accompany the two art editors to practice Tai Chi.

In the main hall of the Shenku in the courtyard of Beishen Kitchen, Ning Weimin, who was drinking tea and chatting with several guests of honor and waiting for the award ceremony to start, was unexpectedly attacked from two sides.

Why?

Just because the director of the Temple of Heaven was so happy to see the grand ceremony of today's awards ceremony, he was already a little fuzzy even before he drank.

He is an impatient, straight-tempered man, born as a worker and peasant cadre.

Now that we know about Ning Weimin's transfer back to the head office, he finally sat at the same table as Song Huagui today.

Therefore, for the sake of the Temple of Heaven, the Temple of the Palace, all the employees of the two units, and for the sake of Ningwei's people, he did not hesitate to come forward and bluntly brought up the things that had been lingering in his heart for a while. Son.

"Mr. Song, you see, your company has many talents. I heard that your ordinary employees are all proficient in foreign languages, and almost all of them are highly educated college students. If this is the case, Wei Min should be the right one. ?”

"But our Temple of Heaven and Tan Palace can't do it. Everything we do here depends entirely on him, and we really can't do without him. So I have a merciless request. For the sake of our cooperative relationship, can you please, Are you going to give me some face and get the Wei people back?"

"I know that he made an oversight in his subordinate's work, and he has to go back to the head office to clean up the aftermath and make amends. But it's been more than a month, so it should be about the same. I would like to thank you on his behalf. Please show your respect. Bar."

"I'm a rough man, so I won't say anything if I have anything to say. I really don't want to play tricks on you. I just want you to agree to let me thank you in any way. No matter what the conditions are, as long as we can do it, there will be no problem..."

What is this called?

This is called three poles if there are dates but there are no dates.

If you don’t ask, there will definitely be no chance. If you ask, it will happen!

But it has to be said that as soon as Song Huagui said this, he was stunned.

She couldn't help but wonder if Ning Weimin had something on his mind that prompted the principal to say this.

When he turned around to look at Ning Weimin, he saw that he was also embarrassed and surprised, and he even looked at her innocently.

Then I felt relieved, knowing that it was the director who took matters into his own hands.

"Don't say that. How can I not give you face? But I'm afraid you really misunderstood this matter. Because I didn't say anything. This Weimin is a thoughtful person. He No one can stop what you want to do. In fact, I wish you could keep Wei Min. At least this way, his people are still in the capital, right? I can find him if anything happens Ah. So it’s me who begs you to keep him for me, right?”

Needless to say, it was the director of the Temple of Heaven's turn to be confused.

The old man immediately looked at Ning Weimin eagerly, his eyes full of question marks.

"Wha, what? You...are you still planning to leave the capital? Where are you going?"

Song Huagui couldn't help laughing when he saw this scene, and happily became a melon-eating crowd watching the fun.

Just wait and see how Ning Weimin and the director of the Temple of Heaven break through this layer of window paper.

Ning Weimin, who was completely unprepared for this, had no time to think about it and could only tell the truth.

"Director, that's it. I...I plan to go to Japan this year."

"Ah? How come you don't reveal anything? This... this... this can't be done. Are you just going to leave Tan Gong alone? You kid, aren't you just talking? Why did you agree to come to me in the first place?"

"No, no, you misunderstood again. I am going out just for our Dan Palace. Let me tell you clearly, I am going to Tokyo to open a Tan Palace branch! I didn't want to hide it from you. I originally planned to finish this work Duan, I’ll make a plan with you..."

Another shock like lightning and thunder.

The director looked at Ning Weimin, feeling so complicated.

He felt that this kid was just like a big onion.

There is always one layer of wrapping and another.

How come you have such a brain?

Why do you have so many ideas?