久久亚洲国产成人影院-久久亚洲国产的中文-久久亚洲国产高清-久久亚洲国产精品-亚洲图片偷拍自拍-亚洲图色视频

  Home>News Center>Life
         
 

'Olympic painter' portrays BeiJing
(China Daily)
Updated: 2004-05-13 08:32

When he made his first visit to China in 1996, internationally acclaimed Australian artist Charles Billich never expected that his life would become so closely connected with the ancient country.


Australian artist Charles Billich and He Zhengliang, China's International Olymipic Committee member pose with paint brushes before "The Gods Return to Athens." [China Daily]
Eight years later, thanks to his devotion in supporting the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, he has become one of the most renowned contemporary foreign painters to Chinese art-lovers.

At the crucial moment when the International Olympic Committee (IOC) chose the host city of the 2008 Games, Billich presented the Beijing Olympic Bid Committee with a painting to show his personal support.

Entitled "Beijing Millennium Cityscape," the artistic interpretation of Beijing, 2.8-metres-high and 1.8-metres-wide, portrays the city as a symbol of international goodwill.

Portraying a modern Beijing flowing out of the ancient Great Wall, Billich made a powerful, visual case for Beijing's Olympic bid.

Now he is working on another oil painting, which he plans to present to the Beijing Municipal government as a gift to comemmorate the city's successful bid.

In late April, Billich's office in China held a special ceremony on which the artist made the first brush stroke on the painting.

He Zhenliang, China's IOC member, also painted symbolic strokes.

Two babies born on July 13, 2001, the day when Beijing won the Olympic bid, inked their fingerprints on the canvas.

Billich said the title of the second painting has not been decided yet, adding that he was sure that "it will be more ambitious and a natural sequel to the first one."

Both paintings, he claimed, will have "historic significance and a place in Chinese history."

The sketch of the new painting includes some of the rudiments of the map of China. Billich said he would try to symbolize all major cities and regions in China including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.

The artist, called "the Olympic painter," is well-known for his cityscapes series of many Olympic host cities.

He has painted Atlanta, Sydney, Paris, Salt Lake City and Athens.

Because of his zeal and contributions in both sports and arts, he was presented the Sports Artist of the Year 2000 Award by the American Sport Art Museum and Archives and the United States Sports Academy.

This is the first time for him to paint a country as a subject.

He was proud of the fact that Marco Polo, the first Westerner to travel in China, was born only 50 miles away from his birthplace in Italy.

He said the ancient history of China will be the source of his inspiration.

"China has always inspired me. China has a rich culture and over 5,000 years of civilization. There is wisdom and heritage the world could learn from," he said.

In "Beijing Millennium Cityscape," Billich used terra cotta warriors to spread the Olympic message.

Under the walls of the Forbidden City, the ancient clay warriors are brought to life, performing modern Olympic sport instead of engaging in battle.

What also inspires Billich are the great changes currently taking place in China.

"China has always fascinated me," he said, "My first visit to China was in 1996, at the invitation of the Chinese Artists' Association. I also came in 2000 at the invitation of the Beijing Olympic Bid Committee, and now at the invitation of the Information Office of the Beijing Municipal government."

Billich said he was surprised at the great transformation that has taken place in the country.

"The progress China has made is the envy of the world. The care for the environment, the sustained economic growth, the beautiful buildings, the happy faces on the streets," he said.

Billich describes his works as surrealistic and prides himself on being in touch with people.

"As an artist, my pursuit is beauty and peace. Some people say that my paintings are too beautiful, but sometimes we forget how beautiful the place we are living in is," he said. The artist also said that he wanted to encourage people to care for their environment and to attain perfection.

The China oil painting combines the old and the new, as Billich said he wants to encourage people not to forget the past as human beings forge into the future.

"I hope to put some magic into the painting that will inspire others to appreciate and preserve the riches we have inherited and want the children after us to enjoy," he said.

"This painting will be a milestone for me."

Billich added that he is welcoming suggestions from people all around China to help him create his masterpiece.

 
  Today's Top News     Top Life News
 

US lawmakers say new abuse photos even worse

 

   
 

Wen pushes for Irish partnership

 

   
 

Separation means dead end for Chen

 

   
 

Corruption's long and winding road

 

   
 

Two more US soldiers face court-martial

 

   
 

Looming grad numbers strain job market

 

   
  Glamor and controversy at Cannes
   
  Clinton says he wants 'Life Back' after book
   
  Harry Potter gets first girlfriend
   
  Professional peacemakers mend relationships
   
  Adidas creates computerized 'smart shoe'
   
  ID cards now for children
   
 
  Go to Another Section  
 
 
  Story Tools  
   
  Feature  
  Zheng Yuanjie's 19 years in fairy tales  
Advertisement
         
主站蜘蛛池模板: 国产uv1区二区三区 国产va免费精品高清在线观看 | 国产日本韩国 | 天天综合色一区二区三区 | 亚洲 午夜在线一区 | 日本a级片免费观看 | 国产第一福利影院 | 亚洲欧洲日产国码二区在线 | 波多野结衣手机视频一区 | 久久久这里只有精品免费 | 国产三级成人 | 暖暖在线精品日本中文 | 成人午夜性视频欧美成人 | 久久久久久亚洲精品 | 中文字幕日韩精品中文区 | 国产三级午夜理伦三级 | 青青影院一区二区免费视频 | 亚洲成在人 | 成人a免费α片在线视频网站 | 亚洲国产精品久久久久 | 另类视频在线观看 | 三级色网站 | 欧美成人a级在线视频 | 国产在线欧美精品 | 免费人成在线观看网站品爱网 | 国产片毛片| 亚洲国产精品线播放 | 日本一区二区高清不卡 | 欧美三级日韩三级 | 中文字幕亚洲欧美日韩不卡 | 国产一级毛片网站 | 免费精品久久久久久中文字幕 | 久草在线免费播放 | 欧美大片欧美毛片大片 | 国产午夜精品一区二区 | 国产高清一级片 | 日本a一级片 | 日韩一区二区在线免费观看 | 草草草在线视频 | 精品理论片一区二区三区 | 免费a级在线观看播放 | 欧美videos娇小|