14 literary and artistic artists won the 3rd “Guangdong Literature and Art Lifetime Achievement Award”, and 10 middle-aged and young literary and artistic artists were awarded the honorary title of “Both Virtue and Art”
Text/Sun Lei, all-media reporter of Yangcheng Evening News
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The country will prosper, and the country will prosper, and the culture will be strong. Lingnan culture has a long history; cultural celebrities are as brilliant as galaxy. Generations of Lingnan literary and artistic masters have stood at the forefront of the times, adhered to the people’s standpoint, and faithfully recorded the vicissitudes of the society, and demonstrated the literary and artistic character that keeps pace with the times and leads the social trend.
A group of literary and artistic classics that shine through the times, such as “Sanjia Lane”, “So beautiful in the country”, “Hard times”, and “Yamasa Fish Craft”, and a group of shining Lingnan literary and artistic masters such as Ouyang Shan, Chen Canyun, Hongshinn, Guan Shanyue, etc., together form the Lingnan atmosphere of the new Chinese literature and art that is unique.
“The great roc rises with the wind in one day, soaring up to 90,000 miles.” The new era and new journey, since Guangdong has built a culturally powerful province, especially since entering the new era, the vast number of literary and artistic workers have continued to explore new realms of literary and artistic realms and promote the formation of a vivid situation where the Yangtze River pushes the previous waves. Guangdong’s literary and artistic cause presents a prosperous scene of blooming flowers and vibrant.
Please choose one thing and end your life. The 14 winners of the 3rd Guangdong Literature and Art Lifetime Achievement Award have used most of their lifelong artistic practice to embark on a creative path that is based on the times and rooted in the people. Let Lingnan literature and art bloom again and build a new peak in literature and art in the new era.
They are the messengers of exploration, and use their enterprising spirit to open up a broad road for the development of literature and art; they are the singers of the times, and use their fine works of the times to paint a magnificent historical picture; they are the travelers of art, and use their love from the heart to convey the endless literary and artistic torch.
Do one line, love one line. The 10 winners of the 4th Guangdong Province Young and Middle-aged Writers and Artists, keep up with the pace of the times, adhere to the integrity and innovation, and actively promote Lingnan culture to “go global”. This rising literary and artistic power will always maintain the vitality and passion of artistic creation: they have worked hard in their respective fields, created masterpieces, sang for the times and the people, and better meet the new expectations of the people’s spiritual and cultural life.
The Messenger of Exploration: Opening up new realms of literature and art
The keywords of pioneering, breakthrough, laying the foundation, and innovating are all reflected in the 14 old artists who won the “Lifelong Achievement Award” this time. The exploration of many artists in their fields has not only promoted the development of the Guangdong literary and artistic circles, but also made outstanding contributions to the prosperity and development of Chinese literature and art.
“In the 40 years of reform and opening up, countless people have benefited, and I am the samethis. “The spirit of reform and opening up, pioneering, innovative, courageous, open and inclusive reform and opening up nourishes the creation of a generation of artists, and Wang Jiana is one of them. She is good at in-depth exploration and profound display of the inner world of the characters, and dares to boldly use modern techniques. Her Komiks‘s work is novel and unique. Her pace of exploration has never stopped. In 2020, the drama “Fighting the Epidemic” 2020″ directed by her director was the first to be released online. It is the first realist drama in China to invite medical team members to participate in the interpretation, which is at the forefront of the country in theater exploration.
This year 87KomiksYear-year-old Wang Jingzhu is also at the forefront of film and television exploration. She has been engaged in the art of film art for nearly 70 years. She is the first generation of filmmaker trained by New China and the first independent film producer in my country. In film creation, Wang Jingzhu has been exploring new themes. In 1985, the film “Juvenile Delinquency” she participated in was awarded the “Four Firsts” of the State Film Administration: Social benefits first, Economic benefits first, Audience first, and Film Copy. In film production, she established the first script company in the national film and television industry, revitalized the industrial chain of film and television production, and incubated the “Dragon Going to the Sea. href=”https://funnybookish.com/”>Cinema” and “Lingnan Spring and Autumn” and other masterpieces.
In addition, Cinema also has Ye Chunsheng, who is known as the main advocate and builder of the Lingnan folklore school; promotes China’s acrobatic reform and innovation, and upgrades traditional acrobatics to Ninggenfu, an artistic acrobatics; fills the gap in the image of a man in Li ethnic dance and forms the first southern girl dance troupe in the country; designs, creates, and launches multiple sounds. Zhao Songguang, who is the foundational significance of discipline theory, was the first to explore the Pearl River culture and academic field and contribute to the construction of the “Belt and Road”… Guangdong literature and art have a tradition of daring to be the first. These artists are all messengers of exploration. They are at the forefront of art, expand territory in their respective fields, overcome obstacles, and rely on their efforts and talents to open up new worlds and new realms for Lingnan literature and art.
Singers of the times Composer the history of the spirit of the times
Literature and art are the clarion call for the progress of the times, which best represents the style of an era and best leads the atmosphere of an era. The award-winning Guangdong artists have always insisted on walking with the times, going deep into life, taking root in the people, and leading the trend, and creating a number of popular and widely circulated masterpieces.
In 1971, artist Tang Xiaoming received a task – to draw an oil painting of Lu Xun. He spent more than ten days in seclusion and devoted himself to his creations, using the rare “cold gray” tones to create a firm, deep and sharp-eyed Lu Xun. This oil painting, named “Never Fight”, established Tang Xiaoming’s position in the Chinese art world. The portraits of Lu Xun, Bethune, Li Siguang and other portraits he created carry the historical imprint of social itineraries and constitute the spiritual history of an era.
Artist Lin Yong even wrote the memory of an era with “southern beauty”. “Millions of Massive Army Cross the River” “Eighth Route Army Yangge Team Comes into the Village”…Babaylan He created a series of influential historical paintings, with solid structure and free and easy brushwork. The Yan’an Spirit created in 1972 made the Yan’an Spirit of Reliable and Hard Working Real and Sensible. Since then, he has also continued to devote new artistic achievements to the times and the people.
Literary and artistic works that resonate with the times have strong artistic appeal. In the view of Dong Zhiyong, the first generation producer of “The Foreign Wife and Local Son-in-law”, art must always remain fresh, and the most effective way to keep it fresh is to follow the pulse of the times and tell the fate of characters in sync with the times.
The same is true for literary criticism. With his pioneering nature to keep pace with the times and inspiring thoughts, literary critic Huang Shusen established his position as a leader in contemporary Guangdong criticism.
The brush and ink should follow the times, and the works should be responsible. These literary and artistic workers are all singers of the times. They deeply grasp the theme of the times and create batches of excellent works that are worthy of the times.
The tireless traveler builds a new peak in literature and art
The steps are constantly moving towards the distance. On this list of awards, many older artists over 80 years old are still active in the front line of artistic creation. They constantly challenge themselves, bravely climb the peak of art, and use their heartfelt love and full enthusiasm to create flesh-and-blood, delicate and vivid characters. These images are condensed into indelible collective memories of generations.
We can’t forget the hot eyes of Wu Qionghua, played by Zhu Xijuan in “The Red Detachment of Women”. At the age of 23, Zhu Xijuan won the first “Best Actress” for the Hundred Flowers Award for the Popular Film. In 2018, the movie “High Snow Winter Solstice” starring her was released. In the film, she took the lead and one shot can be polished all day; in 2019, Zhu Xijuan devoted her efforts to star in the movie “Empty Nest”, showing the true nature of a people’s artist. Zhu Xijuan, who is 84 years old this year, devoted her whole life to art. “Action Forward” is her motto.
Hong Junying is 86 years old this year and is still active on the front line of folk art performances. In 2022, as a household name in the Cantonese crosstalk world, Huang Junying joined the New Year song “Spring” and led guests from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao to sing. On the day of the shooting, he followed the crew for 10 hours of high-intensity shooting, and wherever he went, he even attracted the attention of friends from neighbors. It was respectable and friendly, and his dedication and joyful spirit was admirable.
The drama artist Huang Pei (Huang Zhuangmou) was born in 1926. He studied art with his father and famous Guangdong musician Huang Bumi from the age of 15, starting his 80-year artistic life. As a master of singing and singing style design for Cantonese opera Babaylan, he designed a large number of popular music singing styles. After retirement, he participated in the singing style design work for many plays such as “Shocking Times” and “Laughter and Killing and Journeying”. In his later years, he also focused on artistic research and published many academic papers such as “New Achievements of Continuous Climbing”, making important contributions to the development of Cantonese opera.
There is no end, always move forward. They are all art walkers, devoted themselves to art with the passion of burning life. While working hard throughout their lives, they also create stages and opportunities for the younger generation of artists, allowing Guangdong’s literary and artistic cause to be passed down from generation to generation and endlessly.
The power of rise writes a new chapter in literature and art. “Look up at the mountains and scenery, and moves.” For older generation artists, the Lifetime Achievement Award for Literature and Art is an honor and affirmation; for young and middle-aged literary and artists, this is a benchmark and role model.
“The literature of every era has a new way of writing.” 10 young and middle-aged writers and artists who have won the title of “Both Virtue and Art” have a pre-study before learning.People’s respectful heart, with a winning heart that surpasses their predecessors, constantly seeking innovation, allowing Lingnan literature and art to move towards a broader creative world.
They actively promote culture to “go global”. “Handan” directed by Wang Xiaodi bravely entered the UK, and the attendance rate of three performances in London reached 90%; “The Code of Mountains and Seas” created by Lin Junmin (A Pu) made a stunning success, and he used many excellent works to promote Guangdong’s online literature to sail out of the sea; Wei Baohua performed more than 3,000 performances in more than 20 countries around the world… They relied on their literary and artistic works to allow Lingnan culture to show its essence and charm on the world stage, telling Chinese stories with emotion and strength, and showing the world a credible, lovely and respectable image of China.
They keep up with the pace of the times. Li Zhiliang used the lens to pursue the legend of “Made in Dongguan” and interpreted the positive energy of society with image art; Chen Qing used the “sound” of music to help fight the epidemic and heal people’s hearts; Fan Bo observed reality and used cross-media works to explore ways to comfort the soul and heal society; Lin Lan used the ambition of creating the epic of the era to depict the picture of the new era… They used literary and artistic works to record and write the era, and displayed the spiritual atmosphere of the new era in a comprehensive and panoramic way.
They insist on keeping integrity and innovation. Wu Peijin has been constantly seeking innovation and change, breaking through singing style, and cultivating a large number of successors for the endangered rare operas, Baizi Opera; He Shiliang has been devoted to traditional brick and wood carving art for more than 30 years and has innovated; “Waiting for Langmei” by the “soul-casting” man of Hakka opera, Lin Wenxiang, “Waiting for Langmei” is hailed as a “milestone of mountain opera” in the industry… They have used their superb skills to continue and develop the life of Lingnan traditional art.
People who cultivate morality and others must first establish themselves; those who cultivate souls must first establish themselves. This rising Guangdong literary and artistic force always insists on promoting the right path and achieves life value in pursuing both virtue and art. They have a sense of awe of art and a sincere heart for professionalism, and write a new chapter in Lingnan literature and art in the new era.
The list of commendations for the 3rd Guangdong Literature and Art Lifetime Achievement Award
Wang Jiana Female, Han nationality, born in October 1945, has been in the art for 56 years. Drama artist (drama, opera, musical and film director). Representative works include “Flying in the same boat”, “Zhou Xuan”, “Return of the Golden Rebellion”, etc. He won the “Five One Project” award eight times by the Propaganda Department of the Central Committee, and the “Wenhua Director Award” awarded by the Ministry of Culture in 1995, 1998 and 2007.
Wang Jingzhu Female, Han nationality, born in October 1935, has been in the art for 69 years. Film artist (screenwriter, editor, producer, animation design). Representative works include the movies “Plum Blossom Scarf” and “BabaylanJuvenile Delinquency”. Awarded by the Chinese Film Literature Society “Chinese Film Screenwriter for Lifetime”Award Award” and the second and fourth Guangdong Lu Xun Literature Awards.
Ye Chunsheng, male, Han nationality, born in October 1939, has been in art for 57 years. Folk artists (folklore). Representative works include “Regional Folklore” and “A Brief History of Lingnan Customary Literature”. Winners the China Folk Literature Mountain Flower Award and the second and eighth Guangdong Lu Xun Literature Award.
Ningenfu, male, Han nationality, born in September 1950, has been in art for 66 years. Acrobatic artists (program director). Representative works include “Safe and heroic daughter red – a woman’s big springboard” and “Sky Stars”. Winners the Lifetime Honor Award at the Second China Acrobatics “Hundred Drama Award” and the “Special Contribution Award” at the Monte Carlo International Circus Festival.
Liu Xuanliang Male, Han nationality, born in February 1935, has been in art for 70 years. Dance artist (choreographer). Representative works include Li nationality dance “Qianling Double Knife” and “Crazy Dance”. He has won the honorary title of “Dancer of Outstanding Contributions to Chinese Dance Art in Culture System in Guangdong Province”.
Tang Xiaoming Male, Han nationality, was born in August 1939, has been in art for 57 years. Artist (oil painting). Planning and construction of Guangdong Art Museum. Representative works include oil paintings “Never Fight” and “Female Committee Member”. He has been selected for the National Art Exhibition many times and won awards, and won the second Guangdong Lu Xun Literary and Art Award.
Lin Yong Male, Han nationality, born in May 1942, has been in art for 55 years. Artist (Chinese painting). His representative works include “Good Good”, “Returning from Investigation”, “Millions of Heroes Crossing the River”, etc. He has been selected for the National Art Exhibition many times, won the first Guangdong Lu Xun Literature and Art Award, and the Pakistani President awarded the “Medal of Excellence”.
Zhao Songguang Male, Han nationality, born in September 1931, has been in art for 67 years. Musician (Music Theory). He has written “On the Five-Degree Metagenesis Mode SystemKomiks“, which plays an important leading role in the construction of China’s music theory system. Published “Music Beauty”, “Research and Interpretation of the Chinese National Music Form”, “Collection of Essays of Zhao Songguang” (two volumes), etc.
Zhu Xijuan Female, Han nationality, born in January 1938, has been in the art for 61 years. Film artist (performance). Representative works include the movies “Red Detachment of Women”, “Liaoyuan”, “Song of Silver Needle Under the Shadowless Lamp”, etc. He has won the “Best Actress” at the first Popular Film Hundred Flowers Award, and the Outstanding Actress Award for the 100th Anniversary of Chinese Films (only 15 in the country).
Huang Weizong Male, Han nationality, born in November 1935. He has started to engage in literary creation in 1958. He has written “Huang Weizong’s Wencun” and “Pearl River Culture Theory”. He has served as the chief editor of “Chinese Pearl River Culture History”, filling the gap in cultural history in the Pearl River Basin in China. He has won the 4th Guangdong Lu Xun Literature and Art Award, Guangdong Excellent Social Science Achievement Award, etc.
Huang Shusen (Lin Beizhi) Male, Han nationality, born in January 1935, has been in the art for 62 years. Literary and art critic. His representative works include “Talk about the subject matter” and “Nine Chapters of Guangdong”. He has won the Guangdong Lu Xun Literary Award and the Guangdong Province Five FirstsEngineering Award, Guangdong Province Excellent Book Award, etc.
Huang Junying Male, Han nationality, born in October 1936, has been in the art for 69 years. Quyi performing artist (Cantonese opera crosstalk). Representative works include “Fake Doctor” and “Guan Gong vs. Fang Shiyu”. He has won the 5th and 7th Guangdong Province Lu Xun Literature and Art Awards.
Huang Pei (Huang Zhuangmou) Male, Han nationality, born in November 1926, has been in the art for 80 years. Drama artist (music design). Representative works include “Ropaqu” in the Cantonese opera repertoire “Cinema” and “Love Song” in “Chunxiang Biography”. He has won the “Excellent Singing Design Award” at the 5th China Drama Festival and the “Singing Music Design Award” at the 7th Guangdong Art Festival.
Dong Zhiyong Male, Han nationality, born in February 1942, has been in the art for 59 years. Television artist (film planning and production). Representative works include TV series “Love in the Pearl River” and “External Daughter-in-Land Co-sex”. His work has won many national awards such as the “Five One Project” Award of the Central Propaganda Department, the Chinese TV Series Feitian Award, the Golden Eagle Award, and the Huabiao Award.
The 4th Guangdong Province Young and Middle-aged Writers and Artists Commendation List
Wang Xiaodi, Chairman and Artistic Director of Guangzhou Drama Art Center Co., Ltd., and First-level Director. Representative works include dramas such as “Lin Zexu” and “KomiksSpring Snow Moisturizes” and so on. His director’s works have won many Wenhua Awards, Golden Lion Drama Awards, etc.
Li Zhiliang Vice Chairman of Guangdong Photographers Association and Chairman of Dongguan Photographers Association. His representative works include special topics such as “The National Weapon” and “Made in Dongguan”. Win the 13th “Chinese Photography Award”.
Wu Peijin is a representative inheritor of the white-character opera of the national intangible cultural heritage project. Representative works include “Xu Jiujing’s promotion” and “Bai Luoyi”. A group of successors have been trained for the endangered rare drama series Baizi Opera.
He Shiliang Representative inheritor of the Guangdong Province Intangible Cultural Heritage (Brick Carving) project. Representative works include brick carvings “Fuzi” and so on. The large-scale brick carving “The Great Seal of the Six Kingdoms” won the 12th “Chinese Folk Literature and Art Mountain Flower Award”.
Chen Qing Vice Chairman of Guangdong Musicians Association, first-class performer. Selected as a national cultural master and “four batches” of talents in the Propaganda Department of the Central Committee, the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra leads the mainland music scene with 24 music seasons.
Fan Bo Vice President of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, Vice Chairman of Guangdong Artists Association, and Deputy Director of Oil Painting Art Committee of the Chinese Artists Association. He has won the Excellence Award at the 8th National Art Exhibition and the Bronze Award at the 10th National Art Exhibition.
Lin WenxiangCinema Director of Meizhou Drama Research Studio, first-class screenwriter. The mountain opera “Waiting for Langmei” won the “Cao Yu Drama Award” and the Outstanding Screenwriter Award at the 8th China Drama Festival. The mountain opera “Peach Blossom Rain” won the “13th Wenhua Excellent Repert Award” of the former Ministry of Culture.
Lin Junmin (A Pu) is a freelance writer and vice chairman of the Guangdong Writers Association. His representative works include “The Code of Mountains and Seas”, “The Classic of Mountains and Seas·Wairen Xiyi”, “Thirteen Lines”, etc. He won the 9th Guangdong Lu Xun Literature and Art Award and was selected as a young talent for propaganda, ideology and culture in 2019 by the Central Propaganda Department.
Lin Lan is the president and professor of Guangdong Academy of Painting, and vice chairman of Guangdong Artists Association. His works were selected into the national key art creation project twice and won the second prize in the international exhibition once. The Chinese painting “The Book of Songs – Long Songs and Accompaniment” was selected as the “Art Creation Project on the Historical Theme of Chinese Civilization” and was collected by the National Museum of China.
Wei Baohua is a professor and first-class actor at Xinghai Conservatory of Music. He won the “Lifetime Achievement Award” at the 6th China Acrobatic Golden Age Award and the “Best Actor” Award at the 7th China Acrobatic Golden Acrobatic Award. “Ballet on Shoulder” performed innovatively with Wu Zhengdan has created a new genre of acrobatic performance.