Identity and Aesthetics of Shuimo Rainbow Mountain, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province: The Creation of Fiber Art Works in Public Spaces
Keywords:
Shuimo Rainbow Mountain, Characteristics and aesthetics, Fiber artAbstract
This article is a part of the research on the characteristics and aesthetics of Shuimo Rainbow Mountain in Lanzhou City, Gansu Province: Fiber Art Creation in Public Space. The research aims are as follows: 1. Explore the characteristics and aesthetic value of Shuimo Rainbow Mountain in Lanzhou City. 2. Analyze the materials, and find the representation for fiber art works through artistic creation. In order to achieve this goal, through literature review and on-the-spot investigation, the researchers analyzed the aesthetic perspective from China's traditional aesthetic principles, summarized the characteristics of Shuimo Rainbow Mountain, and studied the new experiences and feelings brought by wool fiber materials, including the data displayed in art and public space environment, so as to enhance the awareness and influence of Shuimo Rainbow Mountain in Lanzhou City. The research results show that: 1. Shuimo Rainbow Mountain has the characteristics of long period, large landscape scale, rich landform types, unique color texture and complete geological relics, which shapes the unique image of Lanzhou’s natural landscape; 2. Interpret the aesthetic value of Shuimo Rainbow Mountain from the perspective of China's traditional aesthetics. The aesthetic characteristics of Shuimo Rainbow Mountain, such as shape, color, texture and artistic conception, contain China’s aesthetic thoughts and philosophical thoughts; 3. The most prominent material in local handicrafts is wool fiber, which is a fiber material to express the regional cultural characteristics of Gansu. This kind of wool has strong plasticity, has many ways of use, and is also a material closely related to people's daily life. Therefore, the creation of fiber art combines local characteristics, and we can feel the color beauty and agility of Shuimo Rainbow Mountain in the new environment. 4. Fiber art works should consider the overall atmosphere, culture and interaction with the audience in the exhibition space, so that art can be integrated into the lives of ordinary people and enhance spiritual enjoyment.
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