方向晖
Fang Xianghui

中华卫士

Chinese Warriors

油画

oil painting

120cm×162cm　2006

秦代的兵马俑是中国极具代表性的历史符号，是威武、刚强和忠诚的象征，而布满朱雀等祥瑞图案的大门则暗含着国门之意。作者转借兵马俑的造型，将“武装”与“护卫”两种意象并置画面之中，以物喻人，暗含了对中华传统“以和为贵”精神内核的思考与解读。在形式上，将中国传统文化、民间艺术用西画技巧予以表现，用油画传达东方诗意。

The terracotta warriors of the Qin Dynasty are one of China's most important historical symbols, representing power, staunchness and loyalty. The gate in the painting, with auspicious imagery such as rosefinches, represents the gate of our country. Borrowing the imagery of the terracotta warriors, the artist put both “armament” and “guardian” inside a painting, embodying and interpreting traditional Chinese concept of harmony. In terms of painting techniques, the artist creates a Western painting to portray traditional Chinese culture and Chinese folk art, where the Oriental poetic sentiment is conveyed by the oil painting.