Shandong Tin Carving Inheritor Shouzheng Innovation Injects Modern Vitality into Traditional Crafts

2023-08-08

Ding Ding Dong Dong "... On August 7th, at the" Feng Wang Xiang "Tin Carving Museum in Laiwu District, Jinan City, Shandong Province, Wang Shengliang, the eighth generation inheritor of Laiwu's" Feng Wang Xiang "tin carving, was meticulously polishing his new work" Nine Life Painting "with a hammer. Tin carving is a traditional Chinese sculpture art with a history of over 300 years, "said Wang Shengliang. The production process of tin carving is complex, and a work needs to go through more than ten processes such as design, tin melting, plate making, plate setting, cutting, casting, welding, and filing to form. Instruments made of tin must be tempered in order for their entire shape to be straight and upright. "Wang Shengliang is making tin sculptures. The Propaganda Department of Laiwu District Committee provided pictures and walked into the exhibition hall of the "Feng Wang Xiang" tin carving works. The reporter saw traditional and practical tin carving works such as tin teapots and tin candlesticks, as well as innovative and unique tin carving ornaments displayed here. Among them, there are many international and national award-winning works, which have condensed the wisdom and dedication of several generations of Laiwu tin carving craftsmen. Exhibition Hall for Tin Carving Works of "Feng Wang Xiang". Wang Shengliang, a picture provided by the Publicity Department of Laiwu District Party Committee, told reporters that when he was a child, his legs and feet were disabled due to illness. When other brothers and sisters went out to play, he followed his grandfather to learn tin carving. Making tin sculptures requires a calm mind and body, as it is not convenient to walk. I am more able to sit still than others and have an 'advantage' in learning tin carving. Accompanied by the clanging sound of tinning day after day and year after year, Wang Shengliang has been adhering to the art of tin carving for more than 40 years, and he has also developed his own unique understanding of this craft. Laiwu tin carving is rooted in the folk, and no matter how much creation is done, it cannot be separated from the public. Practicality should be combined with artistry. Just like if you don't drink tea, you won't know how to make a good teapot. In this regard, Wang Shengliang's son The ninth generation inheritor of the "Feng Wang Xiang" tin carving, Wang Xuxian, coincides with his father's viewpoint: "Innovation needs to be close to life, and tin carving works should be comfortable to look at and use." Wang Xuxian is making tin carving works. The publicity department of Laiwu District Committee has provided pictures. Nowadays, the "Phoenix King Xiang" tin carving has further refined and integrated its techniques, forming a unique style. It draws inspiration from the carving techniques of wood and stone carvings, and has created unique metal carving techniques such as "pull welding" and "overlay welding". It can be added or subtracted in shaping the image of the work, using both deep and shallow relief, making the work agile and natural. From the perspective of carving content, there are both vivid flowers, birds, fish, insects, dragons and phoenixes, beasts, mascots, and characters, as well as rich poetry, songs, and legendary stories; From the perspective of carving types, there are not only functional ceremonial vessels, drinking utensils, candlesticks, smoking utensils, smoking utensils, stationery, makeup boxes, storage supplies, but also ornamental relief ornaments, vases, etc. The works created should not only focus on traditional techniques, but also have modern artistic characteristics, in order to revitalize traditional tin carving techniques, "said Wang Xuxian. Tin carved ornaments. In 2008, Laiwu Tin Carving, which has been passed down for over 300 years, was listed as the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage in the publicity department of Laiwu District Committee. Among numerous tin carving schools, Laiwu tin carving is the most famous, among which our 'Phoenix King Xiang' tin carving is the representative. Wang Shengliang stated that the inheritance of tin carving is a responsibility and responsibility, precisely because

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Source:China News Network

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