The cruel reality slapped Gu Weijing hard in the face.
When he was expelled from "Oil Painting" before, Gu Weijing didn't have much resentment in his heart.
Anyway, the process of being rated as a "two-and-a-half-star" painter was like a dream.
I am just an online painter without any serious illustration works.
if I get it I am lucky, but if not, it is fate.
Gu Weijing was willing to believe with beautiful and naive expectations that the magazine was more hesitant about whether he could be considered a formal artist.
As long as you draw truly excellent and serious works, the senior management of "Oil Painting" will see them, and it will be completely logical to restore your own page in the future.
At this moment, when he saw Sir Brown talking nonsense in such an erratic tone in the video, Gu Weijing felt that his idol had been shattered.
"It turns out that the shareholders of Dangtang Oil Painting Magazine are just a group of ordinary people."
He was helpless and even wanted to laugh.
In fact, the profession of a great critic is not much different from that of academic authority. Look under a magnifying glass and you will always see countless human shortcomings.
Especially when it comes to a dispute over aesthetic stance.
They would be no more moral than Lysenko, who suppressed genetics, or Edison, who denigrated alternating current.
The only difference is that the artistic component is difficult to analyze quantitatively.
Practice can prove whether scientific theories are right or wrong.
In the field of art aesthetics, which is a completely subjective judgment, it is difficult to prove that the critics are wrong.
Just because there is no penalty for saying something wrong, they can often show no scruples when suppressing dissidents.
"If...the critics of Oil Painting magazine are lying, is there any way to punish them?"
Gu Weijing asked annoyedly.
Detective Cat is currently his biggest channel for making money and providing experience points.
He had just made a name for himself by chance, but he had somehow attracted the attention of these big bosses who could easily crush him to death.
Gu Weijing was also helpless.
No matter how hard you work, you may not be able to draw good works, and you may not be able to get ahead if you paint good works - the cruelty of the art industry is reflected here.
"Do you care about Detective Cat?"
Sakai Katsuko asked confused.
This kind of bad thing is neither common nor uncommon.
The world of criticism is based on criticism. It is completely normal for a certain art newspaper to criticize a painter.
It's just that Detective Cat can gather the collective rejection of so many big-name judges, which can be regarded as a miracle in the history of art. Picasso may not have this ability.
Knife painting... Well, listening to this painting genre, Sakai Katsuko instinctively doesn't think much of Detective Cat.
She even felt 70% that the judges' evaluations were correct.
The remaining three points were hesitant,
Or because of the blurry impression of the cover illustration that flashed on the screen.
Sakai Katsuko believes that no matter how bad a work can make a little girl smile so innocently, it shouldn't be any worse.
"I just feel like these judges are like the sword of Damocles hanging over each of us. Tell me, is the ultimate purpose of creating paintings to express ourselves, or to please art critics?"
Gu Weijing's tone was erratic.
He is a young man.
I have encountered things like Brother Hao, Fan Duoen, Tanaka Masawa and others before.
Generally speaking, the world we see is still quite warm.
Cao Xuan, who is like an old child, Lin Tao, a master of traditional Chinese painting, chubby Uncle Sakai, the venomous but fair judge lady, and the gentle and elegant Mr. Sloth.
Even Mrs. Sakai, who seems sarcastic and condescending, has a cute side after being around her for a long time.
This was the first time that the dark side of art executives was displayed in front of Gu Weijing in such a naked and unvarnished way, which made him feel indescribably frustrated.
"The ultimate purpose of painting is to bring a new and unique artistic perspective to the world, so that everyone in the world can be touched for a moment and their souls are throbbing, and ultimately affect the world. Of course, in order to achieve this goal, painters should do more To express yourself or to please the judges.”
Sakai Katsuko sighed and watched the firelight dancing on the candlestick: "This is a philosophical question. I believe that Raphael chose the latter. He won the appreciation of the archbishops, and also won the favor of the entire Florentine upper class. I also believe that Van Gogh chose the former. He only sold a few guilders of paintings in his lifetime, but after his death he became an insurmountable peak in the history of art."
The girl discovered the low pressure surrounding her boyfriend.
"In fact, for today's detective cats, there may not be any chance of becoming famous in one painting."
Sakai Katsuko picked up the juice glass at hand, gently held it with Gu Weijing, blinked her big lilac eyes and said: "As long as she can prove them wrong, that's fine. Art critics eat [ Authority] is a piece of cake. When authority is shattered, in the eyes of collectors, judges without credibility are worthless."
"How to prove it?"
"Two methods can deny authority, either the fact or a greater authority. Renaissance painters, if they are disliked by this lord, they can go to another king. If they dissatisfy the Slokvini family, they can go to The Medici family.”
Sakai Katsuko raised two fingers: "If a top art giant speaks for her, then the previous doubts are not worth mentioning, just like the regional bishop will not have the courage to deny the achievements of the royal painter that the Pope likes. Unfortunately... …”
"Unfortunately, Oil Painting magazine is the greatest authority of our time, and it is the supreme Pope."
Gu Weijing followed Miss Sakai's tone and spread his hands.
There are only a few people in the world who can refute the entire jury of "Oil Painting".
Larry Gagosian's willingness to risk his life may be barely enough, Cao Xuan and Yayoi Kusama can also be counted.
As for Damian Hirst and Takashi Murakami, their sales may be worth hundreds of millions of dollars, but their artistic status is still insufficient and they can only be counted as half.
Even if he confesses to Mr. Cao.
Could it be that he didn't even become a disciple, so he was going to ask Mr. Cao to go against "Oil Painting" for one of his illustrations?
How could Gu Weijing have such a big face?
Love is far from this.
"In addition to top-down, it can also be bottom-up. The highest realm of painting is to touch the deepest throbbing in people's hearts. If Detective Cat's works can set off an upsurge of love in society as a whole. Faced with this fact, any criticism in the field of criticism Public opinion is powerless. Even those as high as Jérôme were defeated by a group of nameless boys who blocked the river bank."
According to Miss Katsuko, Gérôme is known as the heir to the neoclassical school of painting. He is ranked among the top ten figures in the history of French art. He comes from a wealthy family. He has won awards at the official salon in Paris and became famous. He has close ties with high-level government officials and is a proper academic. The life trajectory of a super boss.
The French Parliament issued special commemorative stamps on the occasion of his death and the 100th anniversary of his birth.
In his illustrious life, the old gentleman only overturned once, when the academic critics of the previous generation suppressed the Impressionist painters' opportunities to succeed.
He used his personal influence to exclude Impressionist painters from all important exhibitions, high-class salons, and honorary evaluations by the French government.
If the Impressionists' painting techniques were not so excellent and unreasonable, their "Salon of the Losers" art exhibition would still cause a sensation on the streets of Paris and attract the attention of major American collectors despite the severe suppression and slander of the academics.
Jérôme almost succeeded.
The winner is the king and the loser is the bandit;
This has also become an indelible stain in Jerome's life.
There is still a view that if he had not suppressed the Impressionists, this gentleman would even have the opportunity to hope to be admitted to the Panthéon in Paris like another neoclassical master Ingres.
Gérôme and the Impressionists back then were like today's "Oil Painting" jury and Detective Cat Portrait.
"As long as the Detective Cat drawing is outstanding enough, very, very outstanding, then this scene can be staged again." Sakai Katsuko concluded.
"Perhaps Director Irina made such a proposal at the shareholders' meeting of Oil Painting magazine because of this belief."
Sakai Katsuko speculated on the mood of the elder sister in the wheelchair in the video.
She used this proposal to put herself and other major oil painting shareholders on the gambling table.
On one side is the honor of Irina’s family, and on the other side is the aesthetic authority and academic credibility of twelve artistic seniors.
put all one's eggs in one basket.
Miss Irina and Detective Cat have no way out.
These respected art critics have no retreat.
"What a huge gamble." Sakai Katsuko thought in her heart.
Even that little African painter probably couldn't predict that one of his little illustrations might affect the future direction of the entire art industry.
Does she really have a chance to create a miracle?
…
The sky took on an orange-red color mixed with lemon and fire under the setting sun.
after dinner,
The female bodyguard packed away the tableware and takeout boxes.
Sakai Katsuko walked out of the concierge's hut, silently stared at the flaming clouds on the horizon for a few seconds, and then changed her mind.
The determination to work hard to improve my painting skills is not just talk.
Saw such a beautiful sunset.
Miss Katsuko set up a small easel and decided to add another practice to herself, painting the flaming clouds before returning to the hotel.
Awang, who had woken up, was lying at her feet, happily chewing on a piece of veal that Sakai Katsuko had specially left for him, and ignored Jasmine who ran over to her and wanted to continue playing with her.
Cat is already angry!
Children born in orphanages do not have the wasteful habit of feeding French meals to cats.
Just now, Awang smelled the alluring aroma coming from the hut, and he tried his best to get into the hut, but Jasmine kicked him out every time.
Tmd has no conscience!
I've been playing with you all afternoon, but in the end I'm not even willing to give you a mouthful of delicious food!
This big sister with the fresh smell of strawberries is so cute, and I can eat meat with her.
Awang rubbed his head against Miss Sakai's ankle, and continued to hold the piece of beef happily with his front paws, biting it in small bites.
Gu Weijing didn't go home either. He was not in much mood to appreciate the peaceful and beautiful scene in front of him, and kept looking at the screen of his mobile phone.
Today I was accidentally mentioned by Katsuko Sakai.
You won’t know if you don’t look at it, but you will be shocked when you look at it.
At this time, I checked online and found that the discussion on the oil painting shareholder meeting and detective cats on the Internet is already quite popular in related fields.
Even in addition to the video they saw during dinner, a blogger specially edited the video clip of Miss Elena holding the sample book of "The Little Prince" to make a video.
He posted the link in the comment area of Mr. Hyperion’s program [From One Dollar to One Million Dollars·Drawing Challenge] in the name of “Fairy Sister’s Plot Follow-up”.
Mr. Hyperion’s show has been online for a long time, and its popularity remains unabated.
Today it still has over a million views every day.
Under the influence of the world's number one Internet celebrity, the attention of this topic is rising steadily.
Even on the art section of the Reddit community, there is already a special section called [#TALK, Is Detective Cat a real artist?].
Messages from netizens from all over the world flashed on the screen in front of me.
"The magazine "Oil Painting" is really going to change. Without the imprint of Irina's family, "Oil Painting" will still be the same "Oil Painting"? I have decided not to subscribe."
"I really hate you unprofessional enthusiasts. What we respect is the artistic accomplishment of the Ileana family, not this surname. How can a little girl who has just grown up be equated with the Ileana family! Click here It stands to reason that Einstein’s son must also be a great scientist.”
"I don't care. I don't care about the Elena family. I watched the video of the shareholders' meeting yesterday. So many old men bullied a beautiful girl. Poor, I really want to hug her."
"Bro, pick up the flavor. You know who she is, Anna Irina. Forget it if you are uneducated, have you watched Netflix's hit drama "The Crown"? It opens with Elizabeth II enthroning and being crowned in Westminster Abbey. At the ceremony, the special actor who was watching next to the Prince of Spain in the second row on the right played the role of her grandfather. Her father was once a member of the European Parliament. When she was born, Archduke Otto personally went to the delivery room to congratulate her. Conservatively speaking, her net worth is hundreds of millions of euros. The cost of burning gas on her private jet for one night is enough for you to deliver takeaways for a lifetime. Do you sympathize with this kind of princess? Did you take too many drugs last night, or did you kneel on your knees for a long time and can't stand up? ?”
"??? Your focus is so strange. Am I the only one who is curious about what is going on with this detective cat? Why can the shareholders of "Oil Painting" magazine be singled out for discussion? On such a big acquisition proposal occasion, turn your head When discussing the level of an online illustrator, it’s really paradoxical that there is such a huge gap between the two sides’ opinions.”
"What else could there be? This Miss Elena made a misjudgment and spoke harshly. When the Hyperion video was broadcast before, I felt that such a young female judge was too unreliable. Not long ago, Fan Dorn also She came out to cause trouble. She ruined Master Fan Dorn's reputation for so many years by just saying a few words. She is really a villain."
"I don't understand, why can't it be the shareholders who are at fault?"
"Upstairs, I am an art student. Believe me, when I look at the faces of these old gentlemen while watching the video, I have the urge to kneel down."
"Brother, remove the word impulsive. I also work in the gallery industry. Just seeing the names of these shareholders made me kneel. I am 100% convinced that this detective cat is completely finished. Her career You can already choose to reopen..."
"..."
The page is constantly refreshed.
Whether it is a Reddit discussion group or Twitter, the overall public opinion is reversed and is not good at all.
People are always more willing to believe what experts say.
There is also a moderator on the board who has opened a poll called "Are you optimistic about the artistic level of Detective Cat?". Currently, 1,631 people have chosen no, and only 197 people have chosen yes.
Look at public opinion.
Most of those who voted "yes" did so because of the sympathy points Miss Elena gave him.
"Hey, relax. If Detective Cat really paints a beautiful painting, beautiful art will speak for itself."
While Katsuko Sakai was painting, she looked at the faces of the people around her from time to time.
Gu Weijing seems to care a little too much about Detective Cat.
The girl looked at Gu Weijing's face becoming more and more gloomy. She suddenly put down her brush, walked over and put her arms around her boyfriend's neck.
Miss Sakai hugged Gu Weijing into her arms, patted his back softly and comforted: "I don't know why you are so worried, Gu Jun. But don't be afraid, although you are all painters from a small place. But you The difference is that you are not a helpless detective cat, you are my boyfriend. So I will not let the same thing happen to you."
I should have been able to write about the release of "The Little Prince" today, but I still have to work on the train tomorrow, so I'll update it tomorrow.
(End of chapter)
