A Study On The Artistic Language Of Wang Ziwu’s Ink Figure Painting

Under the "baptism" of Western painting and the influence of Xu Beihong and Jiang Zhaohe,Wang Ziwu learned more about the spirit of art contained in traditional Chinese ink painting and the importance of traditional ink painting.He not only respected the experience and achievements of his predecessors in the history of Chinese art,but also developed his own understanding and development based on them.Built their own brush and ink modeling language on the foundation of predecessors.In Wang Ziwu’s creations,the composition is simple and the brushstrokes are concise and smooth,with no other background decoration except for the main body of the characters.He always pursues a simple and concise picture,never adding complex composition and background,often using the simplest lines and ink to outline the characters,expressing their characteristics and demeanor.Whether it is Su Shi,who is leisurely and plain,or Zhong Kui,who is grand and passionate,his brushstrokes are full of vitality Easy to retract and release.His portrait painting combines both spirit and form,perfectly showcasing the personality traits and expressions of the characters.With just a few strokes,it can present such a rich and heartwarming picture.His works pay great attention to the use of brush and ink,rarely adding color and background,which can more highlight the ink and wash of Chinese figure painting,reflect the characteristics of the traditional brush and ink language of Chinese painting,and show Mr.Wang Ziwu’s artistic road of continuous research and exploration and the artistic process of constant pursuit.The development of Chinese traditional ink figure painting has been relatively slow.The emergence of Wang Ziwu has promoted the development of ink figure painting,and even driven the new direction of figure painting.