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Post-event reflections on Hikaru Tamura - 4B - Lin Dongxu

 

The creative concept behind the creation of Tamura's light-colored artworks

On the day of our visit to Hikita Village, Mr. Ke, the visual arts instructor, said: "The figures in the murals are depicted with colors so vividly that they seem to have been given life." I could also feel the vitality emanating from the colors in the murals. The murals I saw that day were very creative and dreamlike (for example, pure white wings on a sky-blue background, colorful mosaic-like floor tiles, and rockets composed of elements resembling stained glass windows in a church). There were also "home"-like scenes created with childlike innocence and nature, with cute anthropomorphic creatures such as piglets, elephants, and bees painted on the walls, bringing a childlike vitality. Various natural elements, such as flowers, fruits, and mushroom houses, were added to the local village, creating a beautiful landscape. The two elements together form the atmosphere of home. Visiting the village of Hikita, you can see that it is not as bustling and dazzling as big cities, but the healing warmth brought by these colorful elements is incomparable to the glitz and glamour of big cities. It reminds me of what the People's Daily said in "Leaving Art Classics for the Times": "The art of the people cannot be separated from the nourishment of the people."

On the day of the event, I also met several people who left a deep impression on me, such as the hospitable and friendly locals; an elderly man and his family who patiently explained the local culture and customs; a hospitable old man who was skilled in beekeeping and guarding the honeycomb; and a kind old man who cultivated large pineapple trees. They inspired me, gave me profound insights, and enhanced my understanding of the local folk customs of Guangbantian Village. Starting with "beehive murals," I designed a souvenir piece called "Visiting Guangbantian: Beehive Image" on a three-dimensional solid wood surface. The design incorporates elements of childlike innocence, using various shades of yellow and orange as a base, and embellishing it with cute and childlike creatures such as bees and natural elements like flowers and plants.