I wrote until 2 o'clock the night before, and I didn't expect anything to go to Tsinghua the next day. I just want to sleep.
After watching the exhibition, I think it's hard for me to forget it.
The exhibition is called "Return and Remodeling: Boodell and His Sculpture Art"
Boodell, a French sculptor, knows that not long ago he was in the exhibition of Anger's paintings at the Millennium Monument. He and Angel are fellow villagers, both from Montaubin. In the exhibition of the Millennium Monument, there is a sculpture of Boodell.
There are seven units in the exhibition, one of which is called "Hercules the Archer", which deeply attracted me.
Boodell's most famous work Hercules the Archer entered the exhibition hall. Hercules is a brave hero in Greek mythology who punishes evil and promotes good. This work is based on the story of Hercules shooting a strange bird.
At first I thought it was beautiful and powerful, but I couldn't say anything.
Let's take a look.
The exhibition tells the birth of this masterpiece in the largest unit, which is very "extravagant".
Making statues usually requires models, and this "archer Hercules" is no exception. Boodell is also good at photography, leaving a lot of precious first-hand information.
However, making a sculpture based on the model is only the first step. Art comes from life and is higher than life. Every masterpiece of art contains the wisdom and sweat of the artist. The following three similar sculptures record the process of continuous trial and adjustment.
Through the comparison of model photos, semi-finished products and finished products, we can understand the author's painstaking efforts.
One: the shaking of the left leg and pedal. At first, the angle between the left calf and the rock was not deliberately considered, and the result did not reflect the strength of the calf. Later, the angle was changed to 90 degrees. At the same time, the rock on which the protagonist stepped was also adjusted.
Two: the shape of the bow and arrow is also well thought out. After several adjustments, the author finally let the protagonist hold a giant bow like a full moon, but there is no arrow, which forms a contrast between reality and reality, and the composition is more concise and full of power.
Three: The prominent cheekbones, huge eyes and protruding muscles on the protagonist's face are all the creations of the author.
Standing in front of the final product, it seems that you can feel the tension in the battle and the strength of the hero, which has great potential.
There are only a few semi-finished products on display, but "how many times has Boodell revised this work?" I'm afraid only he can tell.
This is the author's work about 40 years old, and the technique has been perfected. Critics say that this work has achieved a perfect balance between classical and modern, virtual and reality, straight line and curve.
Talent and diligence have made this immortal masterpiece.
Boodell was born in a carpenter's family and showed artistic talent since he was a child. First of all, I study at the Art Institute in my hometown of Montaubin. 15 years old, going to study in Toulouse, a "second-tier city" not far from home. After graduation, I entered the capital Paris. About 32 years old, I entered the studio of the sculpture master Rodin (yes, the one who made The Thinker) and worked here for 15 years.
Every piece of Boodell's works is well thought out.
Bust of pallas. Pallas is Athena, the goddess of wisdom.
Apollo is the sun god in classical mythology and often appears in sculptures as a handsome man.
But Boodell's Apollo many-hued.
It turned out that Boodell stumbled upon an unfinished sculpture and wanted to finish it, but after years of consideration, he decided to keep the traces of damage and added an irregular polyhedral base to his head, which formed a contrast between vicissitudes and modernity. Boodell draws inspiration from classical myths and sculptures, but he is unique.
In Boodell's life, three people are the most important, namely, the mentor Rodin and his two wives.
Boodell made a "work photo" for his tutor Rodin.
Penelope. The statue is based on the then wife and the closest female apprentice (who later became the second wife). Penelope is the most faithful wife of Odysseus, a hero in Greek mythology. This statue also reflects the unique gentleness and perseverance of the characters.
A photo of Boodell's first wife.
"Fruit", this statue embodies the graceful beauty of the goddess of fruit, with refined lines and simplicity is beauty!
Boodell once participated in the renovation project of the Champs Elysé es Theatre and designed bronze plaques.
The three decorative boards on display are themed with dance, sculpture and music, which are in line with the functional orientation of the building.
The figures in the plaque are exaggerated and dynamic. These movements were inspired by the dance of Isabella Duncan, a famous dancer at that time.
In his later years, Boodell created many works with the theme of man and horse. This "dying horse" is one of them
This work shows the calmness and serenity of a dying man. The lyre and arm behind it, body form rectangle, looks like a monument from a distance. Physical death does not mean mental death.
I don't know much about the cultural background and the poor translation of the exhibition copy, but I still feel quite shocked. The author draws inspiration from classical sculptures and is unique. Almost every work is shocking, some show strength, some show movement, and some show solemn and stirring. This should be the charm of these works.