著名彩墨艺术家郑忠作品赏析

郑忠，1962年生于江苏海安，1979年～1985年为海军南海舰队潜水员，1988年毕业于南通大学美术学院，1999年毕业于中央美院版画系研究生班，2000年至2004年任教于西安美术学院版画系，1997年为中国艺术研究院《美术观察》“美术名家”隆重推介。1998年北京文艺出版社出版吴冠中自传《生命的风景》遴选郑忠作品做封面，2002年为南通市档案局审定为南通历史上第144位历史文化名人。

现为中国文化艺术协会理事，中国美术家协会会员，日本国际艺术研究院会员，香港画院研究员、中国太平洋学会海洋画派研究会分会理事，北京中投文化院国画院副院长。

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多元⽣命的艺术融合——⻩婷壹与郑忠对话

策展⼈兼“Rhythmmm-平均律”品牌创始⼈⻩婷壹，与杰出艺术家郑忠在⼀次洞察艺术与个⼈经历的深刻对话中展开交流，探讨了其深厚⽣活阅历对艺术表达的深远影响。⻩：开场对郑先⽣的作品分享表示感谢，她提到郑忠先⽣的作品已经蜕变为此纯粹的表达，体现了强⼤的内在⼒。她认为这种演变也许归功于郑忠先⽣的多元的阅历和背景，并特别强调了他的海军经历为其艺术带来了独特的张⼒。郑: 深刻认可他丰富多维的⽣活经历对其艺术旅程产⽣了⼤影响。⻩：介绍了她的品牌“Rhythmmm-平均律”的理念，特别是关于⾃然韵律的部分，并提到海浪的天然韵律及相关哲学和艺术思考。她将海中的每⼀个波浪视为希望和沉淀的象征，这⼀理念在郑忠先⽣的作品中也找到了共鸣。她很欣赏作品的韵律并提议合作举办国际展览，认为郑忠先⽣丰富的背景⾮常适合国际艺术环境。郑：回顾了他的艺术之旅，从中国北⽅（北京）开始，从版画转向当代⽔墨画。这⼀时期标志着他艺术视野的显著扩展，仿佛也开启了通往未来探索领域之⻔。⻩：深⼊体会郑忠先⽣的深厚阅历，并梳理这些经历累积对其当前艺术⻛格的塑造。郑：分享了他过往关键节点性的经历，包括在艺术学院学习并任教，以及海军潜⽔员、设计师、⼯程师和发明家等多⻆⾊。他认为这些经历是他艺术作品的源泉。郑忠先⽣的多⾯⼈⽣不仅影响了他的艺术，⽽且塑造了他的哲学观，促使他放弃政界和学界，更专注于艺术追求。

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⻩：在国际艺术界，⼈们更关注艺术家本⼈的⽣活故事以及其经历中的冲突和张⼒，⽽不是他们的名望或学术背景。她认为这些元素丰富了艺术家的作品内核，使郑忠先⽣的⽣活故事及其在艺术中的反映更能打动国际观众。郑：回顾了他早期的职业决定，包括放弃国企职位等，这是出于对艺术的终身承诺和远离外界纷扰喧嚣的愿望。他强调了孤独和内省在其艺术成⻓中的必要性。对话以郑忠先⽣描述他作为潜⽔员的经历及其对艺术视的影响结束。他谈到了潜⽔的物理和⼼理挑战，以及这种独特视⻆如何影响了他的艺术，特别是在理解光线和深度在⽔下的相互作⽤⽅⾯。加上他多样的职业背景，共同为他的现代⽔墨画增添了丰富的内在⼒。这是⼀场融合个⼈经历与艺术表达的对话，聚焦郑忠先⽣丰富的⽣活阅历及其对他艺术内核的⼤影响。⻩婷壹的⻅解和郑忠先⽣的思考共同描绘了⼀幅⽣动的画⾯：艺术不仅仅是创造⼒表达的渠道，更是对艺术家生命旅程的喝采。Symphony of Depth and RhythmThe Artistic Confluence of Diverse Lives- A Dialogue Between Maria T. Huang and Zheng ZhongIn a deeply engaging conversation that intertwines art with personalnarratives, Maria T. Huang, the curator and the founder of "Rhythmmm”,connects with the esteemed artist Zheng Zhong. Together, they delve intohow life experiences deeply shape artistic creation.Maria: Begins the dialogue by expressing gratitude towards Z. Zheng forsharing his artistic works, observing their evolution into more refined andpotent forms. She credits this evolution to Z. Zheng’s diverse background,especially his time in the navy, which adds a distinctive tension to his art.Zheng: Confirms that his wide-ranging life experiences have beeninstrumental in shaping his artistic path.Maria: Expanding on the ethos of "Rhythmmm,” Maria correlates it to thenatural rhythm, particularly that of the ocean. She views each ocean waveas a metaphor for hope and accumulation, a theme that resonates stronglyin Z. Zheng’s art. Admiring his rich tapestry of experien

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ces, Mariasuggests a collaborative international exhibition, believing Zheng'sbackground would resonate well with the global art scene.Zheng: Reflects on his journey in art, beginning in northern China andevolving from printmaking to contemporary ink painting. This transitionsignifies a pivotal expansion in his artistic perception, akin to opening adoor to new, uncharted artistic territories.Maria: Remarks on the depth of Zheng's experiences and how theycollectively mold his current artistic flair.Zheng: Recounts his eclectic past, encompassing his time at various artacademies, roles as a guest lecturer, and diverse professions, including anavy diver, designer, engineer, and inventor. He views these roles as thecornerstone of his artistic repertoire. Zheng's life, rich in experiences, hasshaped not only his art but also his philosophical perspective, steering himaway from politics and academia towards a more profound engagementwith art.Maria

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: Notes that in the international art world, the emphasis tends to bemore on the artist's personal story, their life's struggles, and the dynamictension within their experiences, rather than just fame or academicachievements. She posits that these elements add depth to an artist’s work,making Z. Zheng’s personal and artistic narrative particularly appealing toan American audience.Zheng: Ponders his previous career choices, especially his decision toleave a state-owned company, driven by a lifelong passion for art and awish to avoid external distractions. He underscores the importance ofsolitude and self-reflection in the growth of an artist.The conversation concludes with Zheng explaining how his experience asa diver has influenced his artistic perspective. He describes the physicaland mental challenges of diving and how this unique experience hasenriched his art, especially in portraying the interplay of light and depthunderwater. This aspect, combined with his varied professionalbackground, has enriched the diverse fabric of his modern ink paintings.This dialogue blends personal history with artistic expression, spotlightingZheng Zhong's rich life experiences and their significant impact on his art.The insights shared by Maria T. Huang and the reflections of Z. Zhengpaint a vivid picture of art as not merely a channel for creativity but acelebration of the artist's life journey.

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