Xiang Jun’s Wenbo Chrysanthemum stone sculpture is amazing

Shortly after the opening of the ICIF, the Hunan Pavilion quickly became a gathering place for the people. Originally, these famous Hunan chrysanthemum stone carvings came to the scene of the exhibition hall, and Hall 4 has instantly become a hot spot for all. The reporter also heard the news to observe.

The chrysanthemum stone is blue or brown and it is mainly produced in Liuyang, Hunan Province. It is named because it has naturally formed white chrysanthemum crystals. The stamen part of the flower is a strong siliceous vermiculite. The petal consists of calcite crystals and was formed in the Mesozoic Permian. It has been 270 million years ago. Chrysanthemum stone is rich in selenium, antimony, tellurium and other trace elements, which is very beneficial to the human body. The Ministry of Geology and Mineral Resources of the People's Republic of China included it in the gems category and named it "Jade Stack." At present, China is the only country in the world that produces chrysanthemum stone.

The excavation and carving of chrysanthemum stone began in the Qing Emperor Qianlong period. At that time, it was only a tribute to the court and later was used as a collection and gift for the literary masters and merchants. At the Panamanian International Exposition in 1915, the chrysanthemum stonework "Mei Lan Zhu Ju" was exhibited horizontally and won the gold medal. It caused a sensation and was hailed as "the world one." “Godcraft praises the world as a whole, and the sigh of heaven and earth is a curse for heaven and earth”, and the Hunan chrysanthemum stone carving has become known throughout the world.

Chrysanthemum stone carving is a very peculiar handicraft with a high appreciation and collection value. It is unique in nature, exquisite in artistry, and vivid in composition. It is one of the three most famous stone sculptures in China.

Appreciation of chrysanthemum stone carving should start from three aspects: natural chrysanthemum, works modeling, carving process.

Natural chrysanthemums: Flowers are the foundation of chrysanthemum stone carvings. It is entirely natural and natural. Chrysanthemum stone flower pattern varied, white and crystal color, texture, hard and delicate, large petals, dense, delicate and refined, artistic and interesting natural.

Works: Chrysanthemum stone sculpture mostly depends on material skills or thematic selection, the pursuit of artistic conception, vivid and realistic, and strive to form the United States. The work requires a complete shape, novel composition, prominent themes, clever ideas, and a reasonable layout, so that the shape, the spirit, and the feelings are ingeniously integrated.

Engraving process: Chrysanthemum stone carving has a variety of processing methods such as hollowing out, relief carving, round carving, and line carving. The author applies the appropriate carving techniques according to the stone shape and subject matter to create, requiring a smooth transition, a setback, a vivid and smooth outline, and a strong overall feeling. .

Chrysanthemum stone "absorb the aura of heaven and earth, take the essence of the sun and the moon", uncanny workmanship, natural days, no similar pattern. Therefore, each chrysanthemum stone carving handicraft is unique and it is orphaned, making it even more valuable