After a registration turmoil, the on-site jade carving finals of the Zhongyuan Province Jade Carving Competition finally arrived.
Chen Ran was about to give up on this competition, but he didn't expect to run into Cao Guoxiong, whom he had met yesterday. Cao Guoxiong's words made him eligible to participate in the competition again.
It can be considered an unexpected surprise.
There was no room for emotion. Under the spotlight, after saying goodbye to Guo Hai and Yang Long, Chen Ran immediately entered the arena.
In fact, the competition venue is an open space in the imperial city of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. The venue is about 400 square meters, with a total of 63 competition tables arranged seven horizontally and nine vertically. Except for the 60 tables used for competition, the remaining
Three of them were used as spares. A podium was set up in front, and the expert judges were naturally seated. On both sides of the venue, there were guest seats. Those sitting in the guest seats were the jewelry companies sponsoring the competition or those who were in the field.
The jade carving group is a relatively high-status person.
Guo Hai and Yang Long were also present, but they were favored by Zhu Feng. Zhu Feng was familiar with the CEO of a jewelry company in Tianzhong City, so he sat at the seat reserved by their company. Chen Ran was the current champion of the competition.
, naturally he also has his own position, which happens to be in the first row of the guest seats on the side where Guo Hai and Yang Long are sitting. It is also the first position. On his right is Li Baoping, followed by Ma Jian and Lu Tianming.
...Obviously, Lu Tianming's face looked a little ugly, and he would stare at Chen Ran with a gloomy look from time to time.
Before the competition was announced, everyone sitting in the guest seats was chatting quietly. Li Baoping and Chen Ran also chatted for a few words, but they were all to test Chen Ran with Li Baoping and Chen Ran to deal with some unhelpful remarks.
"Everyone, please be quiet!" In front of the rostrum, Professor Xie was the host. Professor Xie took the microphone to maintain the order of the scene, and then briefly explained the rules and regulations of the competition.
This jade carving competition is sponsored by the Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee, the Provincial Federation of Trade Unions, the Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security, the Provincial Department of Science and Technology, the Provincial Youth League Committee, and is hosted by the Provincial Gems and Jade Jewelry Industry Association and the Provincial Jade Association. It is sponsored by the Zhongyuan Provincial Geological Bureau, Cultural Relics
The bureau and other units co-organize the competition with the purpose of promoting the processing level of Zhongyuan jade carvings, improving the status of Zhongyuan jade carving brands, and accelerating the development of the jade carving industry. The competition is named after the peony in Huadu to continuously improve the level of the "Peony Cup" jade carving competition and turn the "Peony Cup" into a
"The purpose of the Jade Carving Competition is to make it one of the most influential jade carving selection activities in China.
The competition includes "two competitions and one activity". The "two competitions" are the Enterprising Competition and the Baihua Cup Gold Medal Competition. The "one activity" is for everyone present to select the most creative works, and each guest will be accompanied by the competition.
Give a premium collectible gift.
Among them, the jade carving competition is mainly contested by jade carvers in the province. The competition has a jade carving award. The winners will be jointly issued certificates and bonuses by the Provincial Jade Association and other sponsors. The first place and gold medal winner will be awarded the "Central Plains" award.
The top two jade carvers of Zhongyuan Province were awarded the title of "Top Jade Carver of Zhongyuan Province", and a bonus of 200,000 yuan was given to them.
The top five finalists will be rated as Level 3 Jade Carvers, while the top 20 finalists will be rated as Level 2 Jade Carvers. In addition, those selected for the Best Creative Award will also be awarded certificates and bonuses respectively.
Thirty thousand yuan.
Professor Xie announced the rules and regulations of the competition, and then handed the microphone to Cao Guoxiong who was sitting on the podium.
After Cao Guoxiong took the microphone, he cleared his throat and said to everyone: "Good morning, everyone! I am very happy to be here with you to participate in the opening ceremony of the Peony Cup Central Plains Jade Sculpture Competition finals! This year is the first time that we in Central Plains have held such a competition.
I would like to thank you for this large-scale, professional art competition..."
After some conversation, Cao Guoxiong handed the microphone to Professor Xie again. After Professor Xie took the microphone, he introduced the judges for this final. Almost half of the judges for the final and the judges for the selection competition had changed. This was because of the selection competition.
At that time, the test was mainly about theoretical knowledge and jade appraisal, while the final test was about carving. Naturally, the judges needed more professional judges. Except for Lu Daosen, almost all the judges present were well-known in the province.
Jade carver.
For example, the judges this time include Shi Shucheng, the vice-principal of the Jade Carving School and a Level 4 jade carver. In addition to Shi Shucheng, there are also some other jade carvers, all of whom are famous Level 4 jade carvers in the province.
Compared with the fourth-level jade carver, there is only one level difference between the fourth-level jade carver and the fifth-level jade carver, but the gap between them is huge. Even if a few jade carvers can become the fourth-level jade carver, generally speaking, the fourth-level jade carver
Jade carvers are already at their limit. Most of the fourth-level jade carvers will have a hard time becoming fifth-level jade carvers in their lifetime. Otherwise, fifth-level jade carvers will not be so rare, and there are only so many in a country.
However, Level 4 jade carvers are already among the best in the jade carving industry, especially some of the famous Level 4 jade carvers, who are already regarded as jade carvers standing at the pinnacle of the jade carving industry. The six jade carving judges present were the best in jade carving in the province.
The industry is very famous. Almost every time Professor Xie introduces someone, there will be a burst of violent applause from the audience. For most jade carvers, a level 4 jade carver is someone they look up to.
When Professor Xie introduced the judges, Chen Ran was also looking at the judges' table in confusion. Not long ago, the woman was also sitting on the judges' table. At this moment, Chen Ran seemed to see the woman looking at the judges' table with a smile.
he……
It's just a pity...
Sighing softly, Chen Ran shook his head and shook the beautiful face out of his mind. He had tried his best not to think about this face, but often this face still inevitably appeared in his mind.
in mind.
After introducing the judges of the competition, Professor Xie announced the start of the competition. As the competition began, fifty contestants ranked between the 11th and 60th places immediately entered the arena with their own tools.
Generally speaking, the competition provides each contestant with a set of tools, but just like the swordsman's knife in martial arts novels, each jade carver also has his own set of tools, and some jade carvers use their own tools and habits.
If you suddenly change a set, you may feel uncomfortable, so the competition allows players to bring their own tools.
Not only do you bring your own tools, but also the jade materials you need to carve.
Chen Ran brought neither tools nor materials, but he was not worried. The tools were provided by the competition, and the materials would be left for a period of time before the competition for the top ten contestants to select on the stage.
, these materials are provided and sponsored by major jewelry companies. Of course, they are not provided for free, but the cost will be deducted after the jade carving works are auctioned.
All along, Chen Ran's tools for carving jade have been very common tools on the market. It's not that he doesn't want those exquisite jade carving tools, but in the past, how could he have the money to buy even ordinary tools?
It will cost several thousand to buy it, so if you want to become a jade carver, the initial investment cost is still very high. Of course, this is for ordinary people.
Seeing that everyone else was carrying their own tools, Chen Ran was also thinking about picking a set of tools after the competition. Now that he didn't lack the money, he naturally wanted to pick the best set of tools. What he didn't know was that in the end,
Good tools are hard to come by.
Because for jade carvers, the best tools are not those sold on the modern market.
The exquisite ancient Chinese jade amazes the world. With such a hard material, what tools and techniques did the ancients use thousands of years ago to carve it? You can guess that since at that time in ancient times, swords could be made that could cut iron as well as clay.
, then why can’t we create such a carving knife?
Fifty jade carvers, at a glance, can be said to be full of men. Judging from their eyes and expressions, after going through a preliminary round and a trial, facing this more grand final, they already have a lot of faces between their eyebrows.
A calmness.
After these contestants enter the venue, they must first draw lots. According to regulations, each contestant must match the theme and use his or her own ideas and creativity to create carvings on jade of the specified size.
After the draw, these players immediately waved the diamond carving knives in their hands and kept sketching everything they had imagined on the jade body. The crowd of onlookers also became quiet as the game began. Many people even brought
Look inside with a telescope.
The players participating in this enterprising game have a total of one hour, and after one hour, it is time to bet on jade. Betting on jade is also bidding. Each of the fifty players on the field has a number. The following guests
You can choose the contestants you like to bid after they have finished carving and before the experts have evaluated them.
Of course, there are only fifty jade works on the field. Therefore, not everyone can bid. Only some guests who have obtained the quota can bid. And before and after the expert evaluation, the prices of the jade works of the contestants are obviously different.
Yes, if it can break into the top ten after being selected by experts, the price will immediately increase to more than ten times. This is also a big opportunity to miss out.
After the fifty players started carving, Chen Ran carefully observed the jade carvings of each player. His eyes were better. Although they were a little far away, it was almost the same as standing next to the players and watching. This was his first time.
I once watched other people carving jade, so I watched it with gusto.
In particular, the contestants present are all selected from the best. Almost everyone's carving method has their own unique style and characteristics. After all, Chen Ran's carving has not been led by a master or systematically trained by a school. This
Look, it can be said that it has benefited him a lot, especially in the handling of some details, which often makes him feel like he has suddenly realized something.
And just as he was watching carefully, someone suddenly stabbed him in the back.
[I checked the information a little late... Sorry, thank you brother Guzhou Hongye for the reward. Continue to ask for red tickets and collections...]
