Paper as the key, Chinese symbol as the soul, a journey of cultural traceability begins
Behind all greatness
Deep study of culture
On the bustling streets of Xujiahui, Shanghai, NanPaper Art teamed up with the Russian team, in only 53 days to create the paper art window show in Xujiahui Oriental Commercial Building -
"Origin of the East"
The classic cultural symbols dragon, phoenix, crane and carp are incarnated as an image represents the national aesthetic attitude, standing in the windows like a sculpture that freeze time, silently staring at this modern prosperity, opening a dialogue of life philosophy between ancient and modern era. Awakening the people’s memory about traditional culture.
Paper - an ancient wisdom and an ancient creativity.
Paper art is extensive and profound that covers almost everything in the world, and is also carrying the Chinese cultural context from ancient time to the present.
"Origin of the East", the East - not only refers to the East Commercial Building in Xujiahui, the sub-center of Shanghai, but also expresses the unique oriental aesthetics and Chinese style in the artwork.
Mr. Anan brought the profound historical and cultural heritage as the soul into the ordinary paper, which provides the art piece a unique temperament.
「 Dragon」
The dragon, the spiritual symbol and auspicious totem of the Chinese nation, is one of the main symbols of traditional Chinese culture. Since ancient time, it has been the incarnation of auspiciousness and deification.
The ancient emperors used to call themselves the true dragon emperor, and the descendants of Yan and Huang is also known as the descendants of the dragon. Therefore, the dragon culture is deeply rooted in the hearts of the Chinese people, sacred and inviolable.
「 Phoenix 」
The phoenix has been regarded as the bird of Chinese spirit. It integrates the best characteristics of various birds and is a divine bird came out of people’s imagination and deification.
In traditional Chinese culture and art, the phoenix is the king of birds, the bird of auspiciousness, and it shares the same name as the dragon. Its auspiciousness, benevolence, and righteousness have become the best symbol of benevolent governance, a concrete embodiment of the country's prosperity and prosperity, and a significant symbol of political clarity.
「 Crane 」
People have believed that cranes are the incarnation of gods, which can bring happiness to people. It is also recognized that the crane is an auspicious spirit bird, an auspicious fairy bird that travels in and out of the fairyland and accompanies the gods.
People have believed that cranes are the incarnation of gods, which can bring happiness to people. It is also recognized that the crane is an auspicious spirit bird, an auspicious fairy bird that travels in and out of the fairyland and accompanies the gods.
The rich crane culture not only penetrates into all levels of China, but also affects the field of religion, literature, art and even has a deep influence on the neighbor countries such as North Korea, Japan, and South Korea;
「 Carp」
A long tradition of Asian carp exists in Chinese culture and literature. Its symbolic image, has been one of the most popular themes in Chinese paintings, especially those of popular styles. The fish is usually colored in gold or pink, shimmering with an unmistakably auspicious tone.
A long tradition of Asian carp exists in Chinese culture and literature. Its symbolic image, has been one of the most popular themes in Chinese paintings, especially those of popular styles. The fish is usually colored in gold or pink, shimmering with an unmistakably auspicious tone.
The carp is a powerful symbol of strength and perseverance. The carp’s jumping feature is set in such a proverbial idiom as "Liyu (Carp) jumps over the Dragon Gate" an idiom that conveys a vivid image symbolizing a sudden uplifting in one's social status. Also, the character fish has the same sound as the word “abundance,” so by eating the fish, it means it will bring you a year of abundance.
In thousands of years of time, in addition to the story of time, the simple ingenuity that has also been passed down.
In order to perfectly present the four images of "Dragon Phoenix Crane Carp", the entire team revised the design plan again and again during the 53 days, constantly improving the design sketches, and even overturned and redone the work several times.
Mr. Anan simply wants to integrate Chinese culture into paper art, giving the art pieces a kind of precipitation and a soul.
Through analysis of historical culture and modern interpretation, the charm of Chinese five thousand years of cultural heritage has been reinterpreted, prolonging the “millennium symbols".
Paper artist is only the smallest artists’ group in China, due to his loves and understandings to paper art and Chinese traditional culture, Mr. Anan is keen on doing his best for the revival of Chinese culture in the industry. Using the most common and simple material to create legends.
