China Traditional Zodiac Design Works

First of all, through the AR animation produced by China Post, you can feel the youthful and hopeful side of the new ugly cow. The famous painter Yao Zhonghua created the 1985 Year of the Ox special stamp. What are the latest highlights in Niu Piao's design process? Yao Zhonghua, 8 1 year-old, is a famous painter. His works were collected and exhibited by China National Museum, China Art Museum and Central Academy of Fine Arts. And held solo exhibitions in many cities at home and abroad.

In a set of two commemorative stamps, three distinctive images of cows were painted. The stamp design continues the hometown feelings of the fourth round of China Zodiac stamps. The first is to be competitive, and a strong and unyielding bull is inspiring; The second is the auspicious Year of the Ox. The picture of Daniel and calf licking the calf is warm and healing. Talking about the design concept of stamps, Yao Zhonghua said that the image of the bull is strong and brave. Cow and calf mainly shows the family relationship between cow and calf, and shows the gentle side of cow. Yao Zhonghua conveyed his expectation for the Year of the Ox through his design. First, he continued to struggle; The second is to maintain the stability and harmony of the whole society.

As the designer of the 1985 Year of the Ox special stamp, Mr. Yao's understanding of cattle was reflected in the design at that time. I think the simple and docile image of cattle is a kind of beauty, but since the Han Dynasty, there have also been many powerful images of running cattle. Because it was the early stage of China's reform and opening up, in my opinion, the Chinese nation should show a strong image. Affected by the epidemic, the Zodiac stamp project originally scheduled to be launched at the beginning of the year was postponed to the beginning of April. Although time is tight, the effect is unexpected. At the Stamp Printing Bureau of China Post Group Co., Ltd., the design director Wang told the story behind the stamp creation.

The speed of creation is very fast, which shows that Yao Zhonghua has a deep understanding of cattle. When he was studying in the middle school attached to the Academy of Fine Arts, he began to observe life and drew many works about cows. He has deep feelings and accumulation for cattle. Wang said to him. Talking about the differences in the creation of the first round of cattle stamps, Wang said frankly that this year's cattle stamps are more free and easy. Wang believes that the creation of zodiac stamps should conform to the spirit of the times. Zodiac stamps are not simple animal portraits, but natural freehand brushwork beyond the original ecology, expressing the spiritual significance given to cattle by China people. You see, the Chinese New Year ox is a positive and indomitable image, which corresponds to the rapid development of the national image. The first time I saw Yao Zhonghua's design, I was deeply attracted by its sketches. Cattle are combined with totem elements. Very creative, which I didn't expect before. It has such bright colors as pink green and Kong Quelan, which is very beautiful. In the lettering room of the Stamp Printing Bureau of China Post Group, it is hard to hide the love of young sculptor Liu Bo between the lines.