"Oh, Detective Cat Lady, hello, nice to meet you."

The assistant girl had a formulaic polite smile on her face: "It is a high honor to get the same score as the giants in the illustration industry in the video of Mr. Hyperion, a big Internet celebrity." ”

Her words are waterless.

Although the assistant girl doesn't like detective cats, it's because of pure job reasons, not because she has any opinions about this Internet celebrity painter himself.

Besides, she's an art assistant to Director Tonks.

It is very unprofessional to offend other painters to the employer because of personal preferences.

"I knew that Mr Tonks was an international independent curator of the Singapore Art Fair, and Ms. Detective Cat was interested in the Singapore Art Fair, so I ......"

Anna was only halfway through her words when the blonde assistant shook her head in her heart.

are all smart people,

She could understand Mr. Sloth's request for a "guest artist" spot for the detective cat.

As an assistant to Tonks,

Goldilocks had seen too many of these requests.

The curator of an international art exhibition is like a director of a Hollywood A-grade commercial film with an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars, and naturally there are various economic companies that want to cram their own actors into it.

A large-scale art exhibition is divided into two exhibition channels: invited artists and contributing artists.

Invited artists can be invited by the curator or the organizing committee to skip the screening stage and be directly shortlisted for the main exhibition of the art exhibition.

Being a guest artist is an honor in itself.

Basically, the people who can get this honor are internationally renowned traditional artists, some first-line gallery acting artists, and fixed places allocated to those top art schools.

Goldilocks is the art assistant to Director Tonks, and she certainly has the power to recommend guest artists.

But an Internet celebrity illustrator like Detective Cat, in the heart of the assistant girl, whether it is qualifications or fame, does not meet this standard.

"Oh, Detective Cat Lady, that's great. Participating in this kind of international art biennale is a milestone commemoration for any person in the painting industry. ”

The blonde assistant laughed at the detective cat toad for wanting to eat swan meat, but he still had a polite smile on his face.

"The Singapore Fine Art Fair welcomes submissions from international artists, and I can send you the theme and submission website of this year's competition, and any painter can submit their submissions to the organizing committee if they need to participate." The assistant girl pretended not to understand Anna's meaning, and played Tai Chi smoothly.

"Will she be able to get a special place in the exhibition? As you know, detective cats are hot on the web. ”

Mr. Sloth asked.

"I'm sorry, but the Singapore Art Show is a professional international art show, and it may not be suitable for Detective Cat Lady...... This...... Anime Artist. ”

The assistant girl implicitly refused.

If it was a normal thing and someone rejected it, Anna would not speak again.

But detective cats are different,

"The level of sketching of the detective cat is really good. Even if it's just a chance to give her a tryout, is that okay? Isn't it the purpose of guest painters to provide better opportunities for outstanding painters? ”

Anna very sincerely requested.

There are also some less well-known painters in the list of invited artists.

The original meaning of this "invited" model was to give curators the opportunity to discover pearl artists buried in the sand.

The most classic example is probably Mr. Shifu Nanjo, the curator of Toei.

When he planned the Venice Art Exhibition in 1991, he had a unique eye to excavate Cai Guoqiang, a Dongxia artist who was not very famous at that time.

In the following 30s, Mr. Cai became the world's most famous stage master of pyrotechnic art.

His work is now housed at dozens of prestigious art exhibitions and museums, including the Venice Biennale, the Kassel Biennale, and the Pompadour Center.

He is also a recipient of the National Medal of Art and the John Rockefeller III Medal.

The Pompeii Memorial Exhibition in Italy, the Winter Olympics in Beijing, and even the fireworks display at the World Cup in Qatar were all designed by Mr. Cai at the invitation of the Qatari government.

Nanjo has also become one of the world's most renowned international curators.

This is a typical example of the mutual achievement of curators and artists.

But the reason why this kind of example is classic is that it is really rare.

The opportunity to be appreciated by curators is rare, but even fewer artists can seize the opportunity when they have it.

Many times, giving some little artists who are not famous is the end of failing each other.

As a result, the young painters who are now exhibiting as special invited painters are basically "special people" who are left to the organizers to tell stories and the news media to use to write newsletters.

The black guy in Brooklyn who realizes his artistic dream by delivering newspapers on a bicycle is another example of pursuing the American dream, and so on.

Hello, I'm good, everyone.

In the painting circle, like all literary circles in the past decade, it is always useful to stack Buff to tell stories.

No matter how the work is,

At least there is news to write about, and it also shows the organizers' concept of affirmative action.

According to the evaluation criteria of the assistant girl.

Detective Cat's identity as an online illustrator who takes orders on Fiverr — isn't a plus, it's a minus when it comes to storytelling.

Web illustrators are mixed,

In particular, many part-time workers on Fiverr have the biggest impression on the art judges that they are LOW and unprofessional.

The public's impression is not very good,

Sometimes, these artists will also play erotic and bloody sideballs.

The assistant girl recently saw a news story that Scotland Yard detectives raided and arrested two artists who were taking orders for erotic illustrations on Fiverr last week.

Europe and the United States have a very high tolerance for artistic nudity, but the erotic works of these two painters involve children, which has exceeded the bottom line of public morality.

The beginning is basically a felony.

"It's not a question of whether the painting is good or not, it's a right to be a special artist. Each guest artist should be an extension of the exhibition concept of the exhibition curator. The risks of being an online illustrator are uncontrollable. Detective Cat Lady, I ask you...... Do you have any history of participating in major art exhibitions in the past? ”

Goldilocks knowingly asked.

"Nope." Gu Weijing shook his head.

"Have you ever had a solo art exhibition?"

"Nope."

"Did you graduate from a top art school and sign a contract with a major gallery?" The assistant girl pressed forward step by step.

"Nope."

"So you're just an internet painter, don't be angry, but any guest artist for a professional art exhibition we need to make sure that he or she has enough aesthetic creativity to understand the art trend and the core of art. At stake is the reputation of the art exhibition. Equally...... Art exhibitions require originality of the work, which is not suitable for an online animation and comic artist like you. ”

"Otherwise, you can use your strengths and try to participate in some online anime illustration contest or something...... The Singapore Fine Art Fair is confronted with serious art. Of course, no offense, I myself still like your paintings. ”

The assistant girl smiled and suggested.

……

6 p.m. sharp London time.

Curator Tonks approached his study.

He is in his early fifties, has a bald head that is common to British men, and has a slightly large belly.

"Good evening, both, Mr. Sloth, Ms. Cat. Wow, I really should have given myself a code name, like Tiger Gentleman, we just happened to have a feline zoo. ”

He sat down in front of the computer, shook his belly, and opened with a common British joke. Then he laughed to himself.

Old British men are internationally known for their love of telling meat jokes and bad jokes that no one understands.

Curator Tonks is a standard old British man.

When recording a podcast, he naturally can't tell meat jokes, but he doesn't mind showing his sense of humor in public.

There was a brief silence in the web chat room.

"Sloths aren't felines, are they? It seems to be a large sloth beast. Gu Weijing replied suspiciously.

He didn't understand the joke at all.

Anna realizes that Curator Tonks is telling a joke, but she has no interest in laughing at the stinky feet of a narcissistic old English man.

"Curator Tonks, can we start recording a podcast?"

Anna asked.

"Okay...... Let's get started, by the way, the one that was cut out after the salon was recorded. ”

Tonks waved his hand.

Mr. Curator was a little upset.

He is in a high position, and no matter whether he tells a joke or not, at least there will be no shortage of people who cheer for it.

Goldilocks, for example, as a personal assistant, are experts in this way.

If she stays in the study at this time, she will be sure to smile and tremble, and then send a few words of flattery at the right time.

"Hello listeners. Welcome to this special art salon program, where we invite Mr. Mika Tonks, co-director of the Taylor National Gallery, and Ms. Detective, a famous illustrator...... You can find Kenote files about five of our works in this episode on the Apple Podcast or Mr. Sloth's Art Review, and we recommend that you listen to them along with the art files. ”

As is customary, after reading an oral broadcast, Anna officially entered the theme of the salon.

"Curator Tonks, as you all know, you are a senior art curator who knows a lot about fine arts. These works voted by fans of this show, why don't you talk about two favorite paintings first? ”

Anna was the first to extend an invitation to Director Tonks.

After learning that the oil painting that Detective Cat is best at is knife painting, she really has little confidence in Detective Cat's aesthetic ability.

It would not be wrong to let Curator Tonks talk about his thoughts on the five works first.

Not only because Tonks is the most senior guest among the three of them, but with him as a foundation, even if the detective cat doesn't understand art, it shouldn't be too wrong.

"Let Detective Cat Ms. say it first, compared to me, I think many viewers should be full of curiosity about this recently well-known Internet celebrity illustrator."

Curator Tonks pouted,

He has no ill will towards the detective cat, and as a senior curator, he can see at a glance the level of Gu Weijing's sketch illustrations.

The painting is truly called outstanding,

Otherwise, I wouldn't have agreed to record a podcast with Detective Cat.

But as Van Doorne said, whether or not you can paint and whether you have artistic accomplishment are two closely related but completely different fields.

Monkeys are also trained to play the piano.

He didn't mind a conversation first, but ...... Since he is unhappy in his heart now, he doesn't mind making things difficult for the other party a little.

"Or else...... Shall I talk about it first? "Anna wasn't reassured.

"It's okay, I'll say it first, just throw bricks and lead the way, if there are any shortcomings, please also ask the two seniors for guidance."

Gu Weijing is not afraid.

Instead, he wanted to try his art of painting and calligraphy and how far apart he was from the eyes of these experts who had really been immersed in the art criticism industry for many years.

"My favorite work is this oil painting called "White Lake Baikal"."

Gu Weijing slid the iPad screen next to him and brought up a landscape painting.

[Title: "White Lake Baikal"]

[Sketch Technique: Lv.5 Professional Painter, 2nd Order]

[Oil Painting Technique: Lv.6 Professional Painter: 3rd Order]

[Mood: Simple work]

"Huh?"

The layman looks at the bustle, and the insider looks at the doorway.

Sometimes judging whether a person understands painting or not, listening to the first sentence of the other party, you will understand seven, seven, eight, eight.

Whether it was Curator Tonks or Anna, when Gu Weijing said this, they all hummed softly in their hearts.

Just one person is surprised, one person is surprised.

"I thought you'd love that sketch of The Horse Rider."

Anna whispered: "Do you, like me, think this painting of "White Lake Baikal" is the best? ”

They all thought that the detective cat would start with a sketch of a man on a horse.

She has already shown that she has the skills of an excellent sketcher.

Comparatively speaking, evaluating sketch drawings is certainly the easiest.

It is true that Anna also thinks that purely from the point of view of professional painting attainments, this "White Baikal" is the best.

But art is a subjective opinion.

People like to sketch and draw, and there's no problem.

It is for this reason that Anna specially added an extra sketch in addition to the four works originally selected by Tonks to avoid the dilemma of the detective cat having nothing to say.

"That painting is not bad, but there is still a gap in composition and lines compared to this "White Baikal" picture."

Gu Weijing replied.

"White Lake Baikal" is the only one of the five paintings that has reached the third rank of professional painter in the systematic rating.

Even if you compare the lines and shapes alone, it is not inferior to that "Horse Rider".

"Why is this painting good, and what is so good about this picture?"

Curator Tonks became slightly serious.

He looked at the virtual avatar of the detective cat, like an art college student who came to visit the art museum at the entrance examination.

It's nice to feel the beauty.

But if you can really say that, you can only be called excellent.

"Tell the audience what you think of this painting, and I think the author of this painting will be listening to your comments by then."

"The author of this painting has a hint of impressionism, and he depicts Lake Baikal in winter by depicting strong and subtle changes in light and shadow, capturing fleeting color styles, and choosing a good mood. Bring beauty to nature, and nurture color ...... with light"

“…… We can see the initial position of the picture, and the painter should start from the upper right side of the picture to compose the picture and paint it using a quick direct drawing method......"

“…… The rays of the sun on the grass and leaves, as well as the changes in the sky and water, are faithfully reflected in the picture......"

“…… The painter uses jagged shapes and sharp brushstrokes to suggest that it is a cold and biting winter day...... The warm little pigmentation on the left side makes the effect even more intense on the cool base......"

Gu Weijing began to talk about his perception of this "White Baikal".

The abundance of detail provided by the art of painting and calligraphy gave him a very comprehensive understanding of the painting.

I have never eaten pork, and I have always seen pigs run.

The painting technique of this painting also has the shadow of Impressionism, and he has admired the two painters of Ray Noah and Carroll, and then asked him to evaluate this oil painting.

Just like a student who has just taken the college entrance examination, even if he does a mess in the college entrance examination, it is still very easy to do a sixth-grade math problem.

At first, Curator Tonks and Anna would interject a few words between Gu Weijing's words.

Later, it gradually became quieter.

In the entire network conference room, only Gu Weijing's solo speech voice remained.

The remaining two guests were shocked to hear it.

(End of chapter)