藝術家的畫筆總有「治癒」的神奇力量，給生活加點兒「料」、添點兒「美」，像午後的艷陽一般驅散陰霾。
十四年前的5月12日，四川汶川發生強烈地震，「豬堅強」被埋在廢墟之下36天，靠著雨水和木炭奇蹟般地活了下來。因為頑強的生命力，「豬堅強」被國內廣大媒體稱為「希望和生命力的象徵」。
2022年，在全國多地抗疫的這個初夏，86歲的藝術家韓美林用一隻眼中閃光、嘴角微揚、鼻尖撞色的萌萌小豬帶來藍天和夏風的暖意。這隻小豬也寄託了為人們治癒焦慮、驅散陰霾的祝願。
給這平凡的一天，添一抹好心情；給未來的每一天，增一份美好的祈願。
Zhu Jianqiang, a pig that survived the deadly 2008 Wenchuan earthquake in China's Sichuan Province, has become a symbol of hope among many Chinese. On May 13, a day after the anniversary of the devastating quake, artist Han Meilin used vibrant colors to paint a rosy homage to this surprising icon.
With deft strokes and vibrant hues, the image of an endearing piglet gradually comes to life. Using his paintbrush and rich palette to bring hope to the public, 86-year-old Chinese artist Han Meilin created this jubilant-looking pig to pay tribute to Zhu Jianqiang, which means "strong pig."
This photo collection shows the creative process behind Han Meilin's pig painting.
一隻萌萌豬的誕生
The artist said he wants to put people in a positive mood so that they can appreciate that every day is a blessing. Zhu Jianqiang survived on charcoal and rainwater for 36 days after tragedy struck in the rural part of Sichuan, forging its fate as a symbol of hope and a permanent part of modern Chinese folklore.
It died of old age in June 2021, but its body has been preserved by plastination. The beloved farmyard animal is now on display at Jianchuan Museum in Chengdu to commemorate the 14th anniversary of the quake.
韓美林，1936年生於山東濟南，1955年考入中央美術學院（1956年隨院系調整成為中央工藝美術學院首屆學生），現為清華大學資深教授。
韓美林
韓美林是一位孜孜不倦的藝術開拓者和實踐者，其創作領域涉及繪畫、書法、雕塑、陶瓷、設計、寫作等方面。憑藉獨特的藝術風格，他致力於從中國傳統文化和大眾藝術中汲取精髓，繼而創作出體現當代審美理念的藝術作品。
近年來，韓美林先後獲頒聯合國教科文組織「和平藝術家」稱號、國際奧委會「顧拜旦獎」及「韓國總統文化勳章」，並陸續舉辦了「韓美林藝術大展」「韓美林八十大展」「韓美林生肖藝術大展」等。幾個月前，韓美林在故宮博物院舉辦了「納天為書——韓美林天書藝術故宮展」。這個為期三個月的展覽持續引發國內外觀眾的熱烈反響。
Han Meilin was born in 1936 in east China's Shandong Province. The artist has made great achievements in calligraphy, painting, sculpture, design and many other fields during his nearly 70-year career. Beijing Olympic Mascots "Fuwa," Air China's emblem, animal zodiac stamps are among his myriad creations that have won universal praise.
Han Meilin has a talent for absorbing the essence of traditional Chinese culture and combining many disparate forms. He skillfully integrates realism, abstract, freehand brushwork and various other techniques to create his unique style.
As Han aims to keep blazing a trail in the art world for the years to come, he plans to continue broadening the scope of his work and the depth of his artistic inheritance.