「Look at the Picture and Talk about the Painting」 The Adorableness and Tragedy of Art under the Influence of Traffic!

Both being nearly a hundred years old, who is more worthy of the contemporary aesthetic? In the era of traffic, this question is particularly sharp. Grandma Geng and Grandpa Huang are like two mirrors, reflecting the two extremes of the current art world.

The sudden popularity of Grandma Geng has been highly controversial. Her team pushed her into the spotlight through editing and topic hype. Her paintings are garishly colorful and worldliness , and the content is full of problems such as facsimiling, patching, and being vacuous. It seems lively, but in fact, it cannot stand any artistic scrutiny. When art becomes a tool for traffic, the so-called “expression” loses its purity and becomes distorted.

In contrast, Grandpa Huang has a distinct painting style, full of childlike fun and humor. His “worldliness” is not vulgar in the low sense, but rather a down-to-earth way to present the truth and charm of life. His works are a testament to his love for life, genuine insights, artistic pursuit and understanding of human nature. There is no need for hype; his works speak for themselves.

In the era of traffic, art should not be held hostage by popularity! An artist’s style is a projection of their inner consciousness. Only by adhering to their original intention and returning to the work itself can they leave behind masterpieces that stand the test of time in the long river of art, rather than becoming bubbles in the traffic pool.