Appreciation of Hulutu Works

Everything is not satisfactory. Gourd is one of the most primitive mascots of the Chinese nation. The shape of the gourd is "S", just like the dividing line between Yin and Yang in gossip. Taoist culture believes that evil spirits between heaven and earth can be integrated. The branches of the gourd are homophonic with Wan Wan, and many seeds are stored in each mature gourd, which reminds people of "future generations, good luck and good luck" and is homophonic with "Fulu". Therefore, folk customs believe that gourd can ward off evil spirits and contains auspicious meaning, so there are also many people who painted gourd in past dynasties. Qi Baishi's paintings often contain simple feelings in the world. For example, he often draws a rooster and a cockscomb flower together, which means "the crown (official) is on the crown", and draws persimmons and apples together, which means "peace forever". In his life, there are also many works with gourd as the theme, and he once named "Shan" after gourd. Baishi thinks that gourd and gourd vine are "good" in themselves, so "everything is not as good as it is", so there is no need to be curious about creation. This is not only Qi Baishi's artistic experience, but also his unique life experience. The old man Baishi found his own artistic expression in the farmyard and fields, which made his art full of life and naive interest. He used a combination of yellow gourd and ink leaves to draw a gourd, which reflected his typical artistic characteristics. The rich lemon yellow and the thick ink leaves form a strong contrast, and the picture atmosphere is very warm. He used a smooth pen and boneless method to express the gourd without any dyeing, and won with beautiful curves and bright colors. The broad leaves of the gourd are written in pure ink, and the back, depth and even veins of the leaves are vividly displayed in the shade of ink, which reflects its unique ink and wash characteristics. This picture is bold in composition, dividing the space into two equal parts, the left side is pure blank, the right side is covered with vines, and two gourds are looming among the leaves. Vines are written with vertical ink lines, with vigorous brushwork, flying and endless changes. These ingenious calligraphy lines are the unique expression of the artist's ingenuity. They connect the left and right sides of the picture, and finally complete the transformation of fiction and fact. On the vine below the picture frame, the old man Baishi drew a grasshopper, which just appeared at the intersection of reality and reality, adding a bit of agility and vitality to the picture. The grasshopper writes with a thick brush, and the tip of the pen is full of threads, which vividly depicts the grasshopper's demeanor and temperament. The old man Baishi said that he would "draw a picture of thousands of insects to convey the spirit for hundreds of birds", which can be seen. Baishi was deeply influenced by the cold painting style of Ivy League and the Eighth National Congress. Although it gradually showed its influence after the "reform in declining years", it is also related to Mo Yun's brushwork in this painting. The inscription here is still inscribed in Qi Baishi's old running script, which makes the picture richer and the combination of calligraphy and painting complements each other. This picture has no calendar year. From the analysis of painting style and calligraphy style, it should be the masterpiece of the old man Baishi after the reform.