Analysis Of "Daily Objects" In Chinese Contemporary "Migrant Worker Theme" Oil Paintings—Function And Significance

The oil painting works of Chinese contemporary "peasant workers" are based on the background of China's reform and opening up and have distinct characteristics of the times.In these works,there is a description of a variety of "daily objects",which become an indispensable part of the picture,with special formal functions and symbolic meanings.By analyzing the oil painting works of Chinese contemporary "peasant workers",this paper divides the "daily objects" appearing in these works into different kinds: the "daily objects" of workmanship,including hammers,shovel,scraper,trolley,pole,welding machine,tool barrel,drum brush,"work belt",wooden herringbone ladder,helmet,gloves,etc;migrating " daily objects ",including woven bags and cloth bags;casual " daily objects ",including newspapers,books,mobile phones,telephones,cigarettes,plastic pots,bottles,rice bowls and items related to eating.First of all,these "daily objects" in the picture show the continuation of the shape,tension expansion,composition balance and other functions,which play a key role in strengthening the form of the picture.Secondly,these "daily objects" have a very important symbolic significance in the picture.The "daily objects" which are made by workers reflect the class and important force in the construction of socialism with Chinese characteristics,and are the identification of migrant workers;the migration of "daily objects" reveal the rustic and arduous life of migrant workers,showing them "The state of life in movement and mobility”;the "daily objects" of leisure reveal the state of life of peasant workers,symbolizing their pursuit of positive,advancing with the times,optimism and cheerful,and the vision of a better future.In short,the “daily objects” in the contemporary Chinese “migrant workers theme” oil paintings indicate the identity of migrant workers and the unique living conditions,reflecting their real life situations.