Soul Painter

"First of all, congratulations on the success of your art exhibition, not only in the art world, but now almost everyone in Bostno knows that there is a magical oriental painter who can torture the soul, but today we are not here to talk about your art exhibition, but your next creation plan.

Why did you create the theme painting "Bostonians"? I heard that it will be a group portrait of 600,000 people in Bostno. How big is a painting that can accommodate 600,000 people? Is this a gimmick? "

Facing the reporter's question, Gao Fan answered while thinking:

"Last October, when I arrived in Bostno for the first time, it was a night. I saw Bostno under the night, with pink bubbles, like a child immersed in sleep, rich, optimistic and full of adventurous spirit , and a little funny and silly, so I had the idea of ​​creating a city-themed painting.

It was the idea to use 600,000 Bostno people as the subject, because everyone will see themselves in the painting, but then I realized one thing, that is, blood relationship~”

Faced with Gao Fan's increasingly excited expression, the reporter from the Vanguard newspaper was a little puzzled: "Blood relationship?"

Anna, who was the translator, nodded firmly.

"Blood relationship is very strange. The son will definitely look like the father, and the father is also in the same line as the grandfather." Gao Fan said.

The reporter thought it was nonsense, but he realized what Gao Fan wanted to say.

"Although there are 600,000 people in Bostno, there are only 110,000 families. As long as each family has one person as my model, then there will be 600,000 people in my paintings." Gao Fan said, "This It will greatly reduce our workload."

"But we must consider those professionals who work outside alone, children of adoptive families, and fathers who raise children for others without knowing it-according to statistics, 7% of fathers in Bostno do not know that their children are someone else's." "Anna said, "So the sampling number is about 130,000, which is relatively safe."

"What organization will count the number of men wearing cuckolds?" Gao Fan asked with a frown.

"Medical institutions publish big data statistics on paternity testing every year, and the Bostno area is 7%." Anna whispered.

"It's outrageous." Gao Fan commented.

...

When the "Pioneer" published the creation plan of Gao Van's "Bostonian", it was just at the time when the entire Bostno area was full of discussions about this oriental painter. The 'Sixteen Paintings' challenge is in the ascendant, and it can be said that the whirlwind named 'GAO' is killing the Quartet in Bostno.

Some citizens of Bostno called the "Mask" series of paintings a place of soul testing. Everyone found that anyone with a weakness in their hearts would not be able to pass the corresponding theme paintings. Stop at "Eros", the irascible will die in "Rage" and so on.

They began to claim that only a saint with no weakness in his heart could see this exhibition for the first time.

Otherwise, with the weakness of human nature, weeping and repenting in front of the corresponding "Mask" painting.

Many religious believers even called GAO the messenger of God, who was sent by God to test human beings. When Gao Fan saw this statement, he looked at God, and God let out a 'meow'.

Seeing Gao Fan's new creation plan from the "Pioneer" at this moment, many people immediately expressed their welcome. They like to join in the fun, but some people are cautious. One painting can draw 600,000 people. If it is not for Gao Fan, it will be displayed. After a miraculous art exhibition, I am afraid that most people will immediately cast aside it as a "liar".

Now, more and more citizens come to the Gardner Museum to visit the "Mask" painting exhibition. The museum has to limit the number of people every day. Mrs. Gardner began to marvel at the magic of Gao Fan, thinking that this is the art of painting that is closest to the public. an experiment.

Gao Fan looked at the soaring SAN value every day, and turned it into mysticism, and integrated it into the only little substance left by K·S Li in this world, that is, the human skin.

The human skin is quite big, larger than the 'shell' and 'big collapse card' obtained by Gao Fan before, enough to hold more mysteries and create more magical pigments.

At the same time, this 'GAO' storm also swept through the beautiful country art circle and Bostno's political arena.

Following the editor-in-chief of "America Art"'s report on Gao Fan, Gao Fan is already a very famous name, at least in the painting art circle of the beautiful country. Lawrence has already negotiated two "Mask" themed paintings to be stationed in the New York Museum. This will increase Gao Fan's worth several times or even ten times.

Lawrence began to look forward to next spring's Christie's Hong Kong auction.

He wanted to say a number, 100 million, a small goal.

...

Bostno regional online social platform.

A small circle named "500 Warriors".

Four weeks after the opening of the exhibition, it has expanded rapidly, and the number of participants once expanded to nearly 2,000 people—a relatively astonishing number for a small online circle.

The original theme of this small circle is only one, and that is, 'you can be called a Bostno warrior after seeing all sixteen mask paintings at once'.

Four weeks later, everyone found that this theme was too difficult to achieve, so it became "Whoever can finish the 16-art exhibition with fewer times, you are the best."

We all know that "you are amazing" is the highest evaluation among men.

But the art exhibition has only been for four weeks so far, leaving only three weeks for the 'warriors' to visit the art exhibition repeatedly, so until the beginning of February, only the warriors who can successfully clear all the "Mask" art exhibitions in these three weeks But very few.

After watching the entire exhibition, the temperament of these people has changed. They are no longer impetuous, angry, or anxious. They all say that they have found the "calm of the mysterious oriental Zen" and gained auspiciousness, Joy and great freedom make people more curious.

So this small circle on the online social platform began to focus on who could pass the test of the art exhibition and get the oriental Zen meaning, and started a new round of competition, because everyone was free, except for going to the square during the holidays. Feeding pigeons is like going to a bar to drink sour beer and brag. Compared with this, it is very interesting to receive some artistic influence and continue to brag.

So the "Bostno Warriors Circle" (this is the name of the online regional social platform) expanded to 2,000 people, and began to conduct a strategy for the "Mask" exhibition in a planned and organized manner.

Among them, several leaders with very good management ability emerged, and they began to register the warriors, and awarded the real "Warrior Medal" to those who passed all the tests of the "Painting Exhibition"-of course, that was only in the small circle of the online platform An electronic logo is composed of several pixel blocks, which is equivalent to the 'V' logo of a blog.

But those who have the title of "warrior" will indeed gain respect in this small circle. It is said that every time they speak, they are full of the true meaning of "Zen", which is very enviable.

However, people familiar with the matter revealed that one of the V-mark warriors, especially a certain alcoholic, was actually mentally sluggish due to drinking too much, and as a result he passed without feeling anything at once, and every time he spoke "Zen" , it's just talking nonsense because of drinking too much, rolling your face on the keyboard.

The managers of the warrior circle immediately began to investigate the truth of the whole matter. After investigation, they found this 'warrior' in a certain bar, bought him a large glass of sour beer for three dollars, and got it from his mouth After knowing the truth, it was indeed true, and then the managers canceled the 'V' verification of this hotel.

And put a statement at the top of the warrior circle that anyone who passes the test of the "Mask" exhibition through nerve anesthesia drinks or drugs will not be recognized by the warrior circle. Torture, what kind of real man is cheating with drugs?

At the beginning of March, under the organization of the management of the warrior circle, the warriors in the circle began to pass the test of the art exhibition one by one. They accepted every weakness in their own humanity, and after every cry, they showed the nobility of humanity and the essence of soul. Strong, and even formed an offline meeting similar to Alcoholics Anonymous. Every time after failing to enter an art exhibition bravely, they would sit in a circle in a certain venue, crying to each other about their sorrows and comforting each other.

After participating in such activities, many people feel refreshed, as if they have unloaded some of the garbage that burdens the soul in real life, making the soul clearer, making life easier, and changing the mood. Therefore, everyone likes the Warriors circle very much. Some people said, "Everyone here is talented, and they speak nicely. I like this place very much." I believe this is also the voice of all the Warriors.

However, in mid-March, with the birth of a large number of warriors with V, this online group also lost its real momentum. After all, the artist’s art exhibition will always end, and life must continue. Many warriors with V We started to make a gesture of nostalgia, saying that we will cherish and remember this time.

"I have a hunch that we're not going to split up." One of the Warriors Circle organizers, who used to be a city councilor and is now the organizer of this fun little event on the Internet after leaving office, said: "Because we have similar souls."

...

In mid-March, Roda of the Forbes family officially replaced Raul as the party's candidate.

Roda, who was born as a commoner, was quickly welcomed by the citizens of Bostno.

When asked whether she had visited the "Mask" exhibition, Luoda said frankly that she had cried bitterly in front of "Greed" and "Arrogance" and questioned her heart. Motivation to dedicate the rest of your life.

"You know that Mr. Eddie is going to visit the "Mask" exhibition, right? This is his first visit." The reporter who interviewed asked Luoda.

"I am very concerned. I believe that Mr. Eddie is a real and courageous person. I hope he can pass the test of his soul." Loda said in a very official way.

But in private, Lauer was about to laugh out loud, stroking his belly and saying, "Last year at Gardner, he was so scared he wet his pants, and it's the same this time, I guess he couldn't even walk through the first frame." painting."

It's you who couldn't pass the first painting...Luoda said in her heart, and at the same time she was a little worried.

For this reason, she called Gao Fan, but said nothing, only that the mayor wanted to visit the "Mask" exhibition.

"Well, I know." Gao Fan conveyed through Anna's translator.

At this moment, Gao Fan and Anna are soaking in a tavern in Bosno. They can meet all kinds of people here, and it is also a good place to collect materials. Before Bosno officials get involved, their creative plans cannot be stopped.

"Mr. Mayor should have something to rely on. I think his approval rating is declining. He probably wants to show the citizens his saint-like qualities through this torture of the soul." Gao Fan said sarcastically.

In the seventh week after the opening of the "Mask" exhibition, it is still a legend that he can pass the entire exhibition at one time. If the mayor can really pass the test without injury, at least he can win the respect of those citizens who are crying in front of the mask picture. The reduced approval ratings certainly helped.

But can the mayor pass the test?

Impossible, under normal circumstances, no human being can pass all the tests of the "Mask" painting for the first time.

Chapter 2~ In the group, I saw that some students wanted to see the follow-up of 500 Warriors, so I wrote more. Of course, this is not nonsense. This organization will also develop in the future, and the development will be more interesting