"Abundance Year After Year" (Niánnián Yǒuyú) by Zhu Guicheng – Chinese Gongbi Painting
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Artwork
This work is a quintessential example of Zhu Guicheng's Gongbi-style painting, characterized by its rich, vibrant colors. The scene depicts a group of black and gray carp swimming leisurely amidst yellow flowers, with one fish leaping gracefully, showcasing diverse and lively postures that highlight the artist's deep mastery of traditional techniques. The background is delicately shaded in pale green, representing aquatic plants, with bamboo leaves interspersed and a few yellow flowers dipping into the water, creating a scene full of vitality.
The composition is full and dynamic, making excellent use of the entire canvas with a careful balance of density and openness, creating a rhythm that draws the viewer’s eye across the painting. The artist uses meticulous lines to outline the structure and texture of each fish, with bright colors softly blended on the fish’s bellies, enhancing the painting’s vibrancy and richness.
In Chinese tradition, the word "fish" (鱼, yú) is a homophone for "surplus" (余, yú), symbolizing wealth and abundance. Through this artwork, Zhu Guicheng expresses his longing for a prosperous life and extends his wishes for a bountiful year ahead.
Artist
Zhu Guicheng (Agui)
Zhu Guicheng, also known as Agui, is widely recognized as the "Jinling Painter of Fish" and was born in Nanjing in 1957. Renowned for his exquisite carp paintings, he has earned the title of "China's Leading Master of Carp Painting." Zhu's passion for art began in childhood, leading him to study various subjects, including landscapes, flowers, and birds. However, his exceptional talent for detailed carp renderings has distinguished him in the art community.
Currently, Zhu Guicheng is an esteemed member of the Jiangsu Artists Association. He also serves as the Vice President of the Jiangsu Flower and Bird Painting Research Association and the Secretary General of the Nanjing Yadong Painting and Calligraphy Academy.
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