An artist who creates with his soul-the Zheng Bo I know.

"Zheng Bo is a strange man!" This is a summary of my knowledge of Zheng Bo since I met him. Among my friends, if you are really indifferent to fame and fortune, then you are the only one who can devote himself to studying art.

On June 5th, 20021year, "Zheng Bo Art Studio" was listed in "German Lukang Farm" in Gucheng County, Hebei Province, but Zheng Bo himself did not attend the listing ceremony that day. Not only did he not attend, but Wang Jiehua, the chairman of "Lvkang Farm", gave Zheng a video voice and communicated related matters the night before listing, and he was not connected. It was not until the next day, when Zheng Bo saw the video and voice messages on WeChat, that he apologized to say that he was traveling in the mountains of Guizhou, and there was no signal in the mountains. As can be seen from this episode, Zheng Bo should not live up to his reputation.

On the 6th of this month, General Manager Lu sent a voice to Zheng Bo, saying that he had contacted a foreign customer and asked him to come to Beijing to sign a contract, draw a thousand peonies and sell them to foreign markets. I thought Zheng Bo would keep his word. Unexpectedly, he didn't agree. Manager Lu couldn't help but feel strange, so he called him and asked him what he thought. He declined politely on the grounds that "the unit has documents and the university professor can't go out of the province".

I also introduced him to two powerful entrepreneurs who have admired his works for a long time and said that they would collect his landscape Chinese paintings and peony. I thought it was confirmed this time, but it was rejected by Zheng Bo. Only this time, in order to avoid unnecessary misunderstanding, Zheng Bo specially explained to me: "I have my own creative ideas, and I don't accept proposition creation. The most important thing for a real artist is to form his own unique style. I like to go my own way, not others. Artists must be good at breaking themselves, walking along their own new paths and stepping out of a brand-new art world. "

I can understand that art needs a free creative environment. Art needs constant innovation, and I admire this endless spirit of exploration. However, the exploration of art needs to be deeply rooted in the fertile soil of life, and it also needs to be built on a material basis in order to take root deeper.

I said to Zheng Bo, "I admire your spirit of exploration, but the market economy and economic foundation determine the superstructure. Artists also need to meet the needs of the market and paint whenever they can. People with art have a place anywhere. A flower suddenly changes first, and a hundred flowers blossom. " Zheng Bo was noncommittal about this, but I didn't convince him in the end.

It is difficult for me to understand his lofty, let alone his behavior of not paying attention to economic benefits in the market economy. In order to go deep into his artistic world and really understand him. I knew I couldn't ask why, so I looked for the answer from his self-written "Casual-Zheng Bo's Painting". The result really made me find out.

In the book, Zheng Bo sincerely wrote: "I paint at will, follow my inclinations, with feelings, casually, without seeking rules (maybe I have long been trapped by rules);" Not like (maybe really not like a painting); Don't be aesthetic (there is no standard for aesthetic standards); So I can only do cathartic graffiti with my emotions. I have always believed that everyone has his own inherent color, formal symbol and personality style in his nature ... So I am trying to get rid of the excessive influence of formal rules, trying to find my most primitive and pure symbols of memento mori and impression, hoping that they can be superimposed and blended at will, so that the output that disappeared in the study of sexual standards can be revived in the picture. I love everything related to vision ... and I am so addicted to the fun of it that when I am alone in my personal painting world in the dead of night, this graffiti game has gradually become a habit. Every picture becomes the moment you want to record, and it is transformed into a record of condensed lines and colors ... "

Reading between his lines, from this artistic confession, it is not difficult to feel that Zheng Bo is lighting up his heart, burning his life and creating with his soul. In this impetuous art circle, he has always adhered to his initial intention and created according to his own personality.

In fact, the same is true, except that several close friends asked him to create paintings with conventional themes, and he would meet his requirements for creating several paintings. At other times, he is immersed in the creative journey of art and constantly explores new artistic boundaries.

Perhaps, as Zhang wrote in the article "The Magic of Consciousness at the Back of the Times-Zheng Bo's Paintings", "Zheng Bo often boasts that his paintings are temperamental graffiti. In my opinion, this really goes beyond the consistent principles of composition, brushwork, materials and even' beauty and ugliness' and' emotion' and enters a state of conscious expression. Whether it is chaos or clarity, whether it is sensibility or rationality, whether it is order or disorder, whether it is figurative or grand, it should undoubtedly be a concept of the artist's painting style and a category of artistic pursuit. World-class painters such as Picasso and Van Gogh tell us that the door to consciousness and soul is the beginning of artistic life ... The artist's life will give vivid stories to his works, and the artist will be closer to his heart. "

From Zhang's words, it is not difficult to understand the deep meaning and creative mental journey of Zheng Bo's works, and it is not difficult to see his love and persistence in art.

When I introduced the post-80s generation to buy his works, Zheng Bo gave me some of his works. Seeing a work called Mr. Lotus Leaf, I asked him why his hat was green. Zheng Bo replied: Isn't the lotus leaf green? When I saw the last few paintings called ghosts, birdmen and village girls, I tore them to death. It is difficult for me to find the right words to describe my inner shock. Just ask him how to describe such an art in words.

He said: Never use literary thinking to interpret art! Graphic language itself (point, line and surface, color) is the expression of emotion. Just as writers express their thoughts through words, painters rely on colors and graphics, dancers rely on body language, and singers rely on sound.

Then Zheng Bo sent me three more works, which made my eyes shine. These three works have changed their previous styles, with bright colors and full colors. The overall color is as bright as a rainbow version and as gorgeous as fireworks. Just when I relaxed and wanted to comment, he said, "You can't understand this abstraction." .

I replied unconvinced: "If you don't understand, you can compose poems and express your feelings. A vice president of Peking University once said that a painter friend of his once drew a black picture with white dots in the middle, which is called art.. Your color scheme is much richer than his. Happy and beautiful! I like it! "

Zheng Bo sent a few words of "mountain mood". I suddenly knew the names of these three abstract oil paintings, and I told him at that time that I would send you an article-"Artists who create with souls". Zheng Bo couldn't deny my proposal, perhaps because he thought I wrote too shallowly to truly describe the depth of his thoughts.

I also introduced an intended post-80s customer to Zheng Bo and asked him to take some photos for the customer to choose from. During the video, I accidentally saw an oil painting in his studio, with a heroic young man on it. I asked, is this also an oil painting? Zheng Bo said that this is a self-portrait of his college days.

Then he sent me an oil painting of himself lying on the grass, saying that it was also a self-portrait of the oil painting he drew according to the photo. It took me a long time to say that it is no wonder that oil painting is an aristocratic art, which is indeed more realistic and artistic than photos, and can better express a person's true characteristics.

Zheng Bo replied that he was an oil painting major, and the basic skills of realism were necessary. Then some of his university works are realistic. Although the brushwork is slightly green, it is difficult to hide the aura.

Seeing Zheng Bo describe the world so truly, I can't help thinking of "Impression of Zheng Bo" written by his high school classmate Professor Wu Weidong. In the article, Wu tells the story of Zheng Bo's infinite love for art as early as high school. In the first year of high school, he became the most important person in the school with his three skills of calligraphy, painting and composition.

Art always has a strong appeal, just like spraying perfume on yourself, it is difficult not to pollute the people around you. And a person's personality is undoubtedly a person's best business card. I think this is also the reason why Zheng Bo was able to invite so many actresses to shoot the cover when he founded the 97th issue of Urban Archives magazine. As he said to his good friend Wu Weidong, "Art is pure. In the complicated art circle, there are flowers and leaves that don't touch the body. " These, I believe.

During the treatment of his best friend Professor Wu Weidong suffering from laryngeal cancer, Zheng Bo accompanied him all the way, before and after running, donating money and materials. From Wu Weidong's words of gratitude, it is not difficult to see that Zheng Bo's contribution to his friends can't be measured by money, and their friendship has already surpassed material things. Zheng Bo gave Mr. Wu more spiritual support to overcome his illness and laugh.

Every time Mr. Wu goes to the provincial capital for treatment and examination, Zheng Bo always arranges everything in advance, arranges accommodation, and picks up the car for delivery. When we met, Wu hugged Zheng's waist and Zheng took Wu's shoulder! Brotherhood is so close that even Mrs. Wu is jealous. After more than 30 years of friendship, Zheng Bo never disliked Professor Wu as a poor child who came out of rural mountainous areas. Even in the first ten years when the traffic was underdeveloped and the information was ineffective, although we never met, we remained as close as ever. Half-brothers, the same flesh and blood.

Teacher Wu often tells me that "a friendship between gentlemen is as light as water". From many articles about Zheng Bo written by Mr. Wu, I really realized this state. I believe that works of art such as personality, coupled with Zheng Bo's kind life background, will certainly lay a warm and bright creative realm for his creation. Because he created with his soul and saved the soul of the world with his soul!

When he showed me his own studio, I saw a handsome guy burying his head in a sketch in the camera. By the way, Zheng Bo said that this is a 20-level environmental design major, who lives in the countryside. He is very artistic, so I will take him with me during the summer vacation to prevent him from going back to the countryside to drink and play every day.

Seeing his concern for students, I can't help being greedy again. Ask me if I can learn to paint peonies from you while the iron is hot. He replied to me: "Writing is your specialty, and writing is more valuable than learning to draw peony. Finding self-worth is also the most interesting thing. Then write more and make a book later! Painting calligraphy is time-consuming and laborious, and people should find what they are best at and can best reflect their personal values. There are thousands of people painting peonies in China, and traditional painting has long been stylized. The inheritance of simple techniques and techniques only draws home decoration, which is a thousand miles away from real art. "

After listening to Zheng Bo's words, I deeply agreed and gave up the idea of learning painting. So it reminds me of an interesting story. A female poet friend in Yunnan proposed to learn painting from him, but the result was hacked. I also think that when Zheng Bo founded the magazine, so many cover stars were beautiful and charming. Through his platform, how many artists have been created, and the beautiful women around him are like clouds. He can "wear flowers without touching leaves." So I gave it a nickname called "Zhenbo", saying that it sits still and is not chaotic, and it has antibodies to beautiful women.

Zheng Bo's open personality is the same as my perception of Zheng Bo, and it also overlaps. Perhaps because of his profession, artists have a pair of eyes that are good at discovering beauty. Look at the world from another angle. Therefore, the beauty lucky enough to appear in his circle of friends is not because of her stunning beauty, but mostly because of the unique jewelry she wears.

Zheng Bo's personality is not the kind of romantic, lingering person, giving women a sexy, just out of reach. I'm glad to have a friend like him. I appreciate his love for his profession and his endless pursuit of art! I appreciate him walking mountain roads, crossing alleys, going deep into the mountains without 4G network, and visiting Miao people living in diaojiao buildings and ancient houses.

Zheng Bo has a noble and elegant soul, which makes his works unrepeatable and has unique beauty. He once wrote in the article "A Miao County Assistant's Painting Nutrition and Miao Xiu's Awe": "In September of 20 16, I was lucky enough to come to work in Taijiang. It's a great honor for me. The national culture I have always loved and been obsessed with is always like a pair of huge magic hands, dragging me in and intoxicated with it. Especially the colorful Miao pattern, which hides a long history, thick and mysterious password information, makes you immersed in it and can't stop. She is like a huge nutrient pool, which drives me crazy. I remember that since the 1990s, I fell in love with Miao Xiu because of pure love and curiosity. Those embroidery techniques and patterns that I unconsciously revere and admire have exerted a subtle influence on my painting and design, and can also be said to be nourishing! "

Juanzi interviewed him and wrote the article "People Painting with Life", which also explained Zheng Bo's love for art and his pursuit of ancient Miao Xiu with an inspiring pen. From these words, I once again confirm that Zheng Bo is a real artist, an artist who works with his soul!

On July 25th, 20021year, I saw a circle of friends shared by Xiao Hu, the first student of Zheng Bo. What he shared was a video in which he and his younger brother were taken to the home of the old artist Professor Chen Hongqi by Zheng Bo, a "fatherly teacher". In the evening, I received a message from Zheng Bo: I bought his works after 1980, and all of them have been mounted in a fashionable and modern double-frame mode, so I just need to pack them in a special wooden transport box to check them in.

General Manager Chen from Baoshan, Yunnan and General Manager Zhang from Shanghai are planning to set up their own Zheng Bo Art Studio. I am struggling with how to entrust my work to the past. Recalling the listing of the studio of Lvkang Farm in the old city, when Secretary Wang of the old city talked about Zheng Bo's studio, because Professor Zheng Bo was not there himself, when I mentioned Zheng Bo, I could only take the lead and say: Zheng Bo is an excellent artist and professor with his own unique label. He is an expert in provincial administration in Guizhou Province and an artist who creates with his soul. All his works have unique beauty. In particular, the embroidery series in Zheng Bo's paintings was inspired by Miao Xiu.

The videos released by Zheng Bo's circle of friends are all first-hand information about Miao Xiu, who traveled all over the streets regardless of his hard work. Zheng Bo is obsessed with Miao Xiu, one side of the soil and water support one side of the people, while in Miao Xiu, there are Miao people with thousands of years of cultural accumulation. In particular, the cultural connotation of Guizhou Miao costume patterns is profound and profound, and they are living fossils bearing the ancient culture of China.

Zheng Bo, a native of Guizhou, was born and raised in Guizhou. He was deeply addicted to Miao embroidery. Nourished by this mountain and river, his paintings and designs also benefit from this! Get supplies from national embroidery patterns and combine modern painting fashion concepts to form a family.

Speaking of Miao Xiu, there is another interesting thing. On one occasion, I heard that a piece of Miao Xiu's clothes was unearthed in an ancient tomb in other places and was taken away by a collector in Taiwan Province Province at a price of 200,000 yuan. The local people knew his love for Miao Xiu, so they asked collectors to watch him before he picked up the goods. After receiving the newspaper, Zheng Bo was ecstatic. Because he had such a rare opportunity to learn, he took the high-speed train and roared away, just to watch pictures and study on the spot. In order to commemorate this experience, he wrote an article specially. I was lucky enough to see it and was deeply moved by his spirit of Excellence.

I have known Zheng Bo for a long time now, and seeing his spirit of artistic Excellence, I am more sure that he is creating with his soul. This spirit of striving for perfection is bound to form a unique personality style that Zheng Bo dreams of and truly belongs to himself. Over time, I believe that he will be born and become a national artist with his own distinctive characteristics in today's painting world.

About the author:

Wang hong, pseudonym: Meng Si. Undergraduate course. Senior media person, enterprise planning, serving agriculture, countryside and farmers. Love culture and art, collect stamps. Life creed: sail against the current, if you don't advance, you will retreat. Favorite: treat each other sincerely and keep your promise. Lifelong pursuit: having your own career. From 1984 to 1995, 830 poems were published. And published poetry collections "Kite", "Dream" and "Whispering"; 29 essays. 1999 Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Director of Distribution Department of Century Wind published by China Federation of Literary and Art Circles. In the same year, Du Yao Wen Yuan Company was established. As editor-in-chief and journalist, he organized large-scale national conferences and exchange activities: education, culture and art, medicine, and activities from all walks of life for 36 times. At present, he is the chairman of Beijing Lizhi International Film Co., Ltd., the vice president of New Era Party Construction magazine, the operation director of China Video Communication Network and the operation director of Urban Archives magazine.