In recent years, more than 200 new varieties such as three-dimensional shell carving dragon boat, pen insert, flower arrangement, candlestick and bonsai have been created, especially the "three-dimensional shell carving dragon boat", which integrates dragon lanterns, floats and dragon boats with stone boats, palaces and Suzhou gardens in Beijing Summer Palace. The pavilions, painted beams, promenades and masthead lights on the dragon boat are scattered and winding, and the whole work is complete in structure, magnificent and crystal clear. In recent years, he has also created excellent works such as White Peacock and The West Chamber. The shell carving of Xiantao has a wide range of themes, superb skills, profound implications and brilliant colors, and has a distinctive national style and local characteristics, which has been recorded in the history of contemporary arts and crafts in China. Mr. Shen Peng, a famous contemporary calligrapher, wrote an inscription, "The shell carving of Xiantao is wonderful.".
In 2007, Lu Guangrong, a master of shell carving in Xiantao, was also awarded the title of "Master of Arts and Crafts in China". He created a brand-new variety of arts and crafts with China characteristics, local characteristics and the flavor of the times-the three-dimensional shell carving series of freshwater shells. It opens up a new way for the development of shell carving handicrafts, a unique art and craft in China. His three-dimensional shell carving works of freshwater shellfish, calligraphy and painting seal cutting works participated in domestic and international fairs, won more than ten awards at home and abroad, and enjoyed a good reputation at home and abroad; The important masterpiece "Yellow Crane Yulong Boat" is a masterpiece of calligraphy and painting, seal cutting and craftsmanship. Participated in the 5th Excellent Works Exhibition of China Arts and Crafts Masters in China National Museum, and was permanently collected by China people. "Snow Dragon Boat" participated in the large-scale international cultural activities of China Arts and Crafts Exhibition hosted by the State Council Press Office, and felt China's trip to South Africa and Mexico; The shell carving decorative painting "Goddess of Mending Heaven" was collected by international gymnast Khorkina. Calligraphy and painting seal cutting works have been published in various newspapers and periodicals, and writing professional academic papers has won many awards. 201265438+1October 30th, CCTV International Channel and News Channel repeatedly broadcast the special story "Looking for Dragons: Unique Freshwater Shell Carved Jade Dragon Boat" in Xiantao City.
Yellow crane jade dragon boat is one of the representative works of Xiantao freshwater three-dimensional shell carving. This large-scale three-dimensional freshwater shell carving dragon boat skillfully arranges the main building, archway, Kongming lantern, promenade and tortoise and snake sculpture of the Yellow Crane Tower within the scope of 94X 68 cm. There are two faucets in the bow, with their heads held high, their tentacles fluttering and heroic spirit. The stern is like a flower in the Ling Bo, and the boat rides a long wind and waves thousands of miles, which is vivid and natural. The hull of the Yellow Crane Tower stands out from the main building, with upturned cornices, bright plaques, towering masts and harmonious and smart overall layout. Pavilions and pavilions are uneven, and corridors and corridors are tortuous. It's really a magnificent building, which makes people sigh and linger. The base of the dragon boat is decorated with flowing patterns, and the flying pattern of the crane shows the meaning of the return of the yellow crane. The front and rear ends of the block are respectively engraved with eight Chinese characters of "Future Wan Li, Great Future". More than 30 kinds of carving techniques are used in the production, which makes it not only exquisite in tooth carving, solid and vigorous in wood carving, but also beautiful and elegant in jade carving. Give people a harmonious, solemn and elegant aesthetic feeling. The whole dragon boat seems to be a magnificent fairyland on earth.