After staying in Biyu Spring for five days, Si Yiyan took Wenwenya to Dianchi Lake, Stone Forest, Jiuxiang Cave, Daguan Tower and other famous scenic spots. He also took her to see Yundian's famous batik and traditional decorations. Craftsmanship, colorful and unique with national characteristics, gave her a lot of design inspiration.
It is also worth mentioning that there are many special snacks in Yundian, with unique flavors and various varieties, which make Wenwenya feel endless.
Of course, the most amazing thing for Wenwenya is the ivory carvings of Yundian Meilunmeihuan. The flowers and birds are beautiful in shape and vivid in image; the characters are depicted in subtle ways and full of charm. Skills are proficient, reaching the level of proficiency; layout is rigorous, reaching the point of knowing the subtleties.
"I didn't know that there was such a wonderful craftsmanship in this world."
Wen Wenya stared at the ivory carvings on the shelf, which were solid and delicate in texture and white in color. She couldn't take her eyes away, and was filled with shock.
Si Yiyan held her hand and said, "We can take a look later."
His palms were dry and thick, and his fingers were white and slender, as if they were made of bamboo. The joints between his fingers seemed to have no wrinkles. When he held her, his strength was gentle, but full of intimacy.
"Sir, Madam, please come with me." An old man over sixty years old stepped forward and said to them respectfully.
Si Yiyan nodded and followed the old man to the guest room with Wen Wenya.
The guest room is rare and elegant. There is an ink landscape painting hanging on the wall of the main hall. Although it is not a famous artist's painting, it is quite artistic. Compared with my grandfather's painting, it is a bit competitive. There are two mahogany paintings on each side of the hall. Behind the teahouse is a tall ancient shelf, on which are placed antique jades, some tea carvings, wood carvings, and most of all ivory carvings.
Wenxinya noticed that the carvings here were more exquisite than those seen in the lobby just now, and they must have been made by famous artists.
The old man ordered his servants to serve tea.
As soon as the tea lid is opened, the fine Shili Fragrant Tea is fragrant and elegant, filling the room with fragrance.
Si Yiyan explained to Wen Wenya: "This is the residence of Mr. Yu. He is the Taishan Beidou in the world of sculpture. He has made tens of millions of sculptures in his life. His masterful hands have the ability to capture the creation of heaven and earth and capture the spirit of all things in mountains and rivers." "Every work carved by his hand is so ingenious that it fascinates the world. There are countless rich and powerful people in the world who love to collect and spend thousands of dollars just to get his exquisite workmanship."
Wen Wenya studied jewelry making and also dabbled in sculpture. She had heard of Master Yu and couldn't help but admire her: "You brought me here today to seek Master Yu's exquisite craftsmanship?"
Si Yiyan nodded: "This is natural."
Master Yu has a rather eccentric nature, and it is not easy to obtain his masterful skills. Especially in recent years, Master Yu has lived in seclusion and is in a state of semi-retirement. Few works have been published. If you want to obtain his works, It is even more difficult.
However, he knew that Master Yu had become quite interested in landscape painting in recent years.
The ink paintings on the walls of the main hall were painted by him.
At this time, the old man who had received them before came in with several servants carrying rosewood boxes.
The old man said respectfully: "I have something to do and it is inconvenient to meet with your distinguished guests. Please forgive me, sir and madam. The carving work that you entrusted me to engrave has been completed."
Several servants placed the boxes on the long desk.
Si Yiyan said quietly: "Thank you, Master Yu."
The old man left with his servants, leaving only Si Yiyan and Wen Xinya in the guest room.
Si Yiyan stepped forward with Wen Wenya and said: "None of the carvings outside the lobby, including those in the guest room, were made by Master Yu himself. They are only for viewing pleasure."
Wenxinya was shocked. She thought that the works in the living room were ingenious and exquisite, but she didn't expect that they were not Master Yu's works.
So how amazing should Master Yu’s works be
Wen Xinya couldn't help but look forward to it.
"The first work is called Fengqi Wutong. It is the most gorgeous and exquisite work among the three works."
Si Yiyan opened the largest box, and an ivory about one meter long was displayed in the box. Its texture is fine and solid, soft and delicate, and its color is as bright and clean as jade, and its luster and luster is comparable to jade.
The ivory is carved into the shape of a phoenix nesting in a phoenix tree. The thick phoenix tree is bent and circling, with branches connecting leaves and a whirling posture. A nine-tailed phoenix stands on the branch, looking down at the tree. The long phoenix feathers are drawn upward, and the gaze is expressive. , the posture is noble, and every wing on the body is lifelike.
Gorgeous and natural, stunning.
Wen Wenya felt extremely shocked: "The superb carving skills have reached the pinnacle of perfection, the most ingenious work of nature, the work of heaven and earth, and the ability to capture the spirit of all things in mountains and rivers. It is truly worthy of its reputation."
The most rare thing about this Fengqi Wutong is that the carving techniques are complicated. From the carvings of tree and leaf patterns to the wings of the phoenix, there are at least hundreds of carving techniques used, especially the most complicated carvings. , which accounts for half of the craftsmanship of this piece.
"The second piece is the Four Arts Hairpin. See if you like it."
Inside the box lie four carefully carved hairpins, which are round sculpture, bas-relief, high-relief and openwork.
Each piece is exquisite, elegant and refined.
Although the style is simple, it is as clumsy as it is clumsy and as simple as workmanship. The simpler the carving technique, the more it reveals the exquisite skills of the sculptor.
"Oh my god, it's so beautiful." Wen Xinya was pleasantly surprised. She picked up a bas-relief hairpin and touched it, unable to put it down.
Although the Fengqi Wutong work was stunningly beautiful and rare in the world, which shocked her to the core, it could only be an amazing collection.
But these four hairpins won her heart even more and made her love them very much.
She didn't expect Si Yiyan to prepare such a surprise for her, and her heart was touched, sweet, and full of affection.
"Only such ingenious skills can match the unique you."
Si Yiyan gently took off the suet-fat jade-carved hairpin from her hair, and inserted another hairpin carved with white camellia into her hair. White as jade, with shiny ivory, was in her hair. , exuding soft and moist light, the delicate and beautiful camellia is lifelike, as if blooming in her hair.
Only when it is extremely pale do you know that the flowers are more beautiful.
Extremely plain, extremely elegant, extremely light, extremely white, which made her extremely beautiful.
Wen Xinya touched the hairpin in her hair and looked at the last box with interest: "What's in the last box?"
With the first three stunning works, she was full of expectations for the third one.
Si Yiyan smiled lightly and said, "Can you tell if you open it and take a look?"
He felt a little strange. Master Yu had only ordered two carving works from him before, but he didn't expect one more. However, he didn't delve into it. Master Yu had an eccentric temperament and was somewhat capricious, which could not be judged by common sense.
At this time, Wen Xinya had already opened the last box. When she saw the contents in the box, she couldn't help but exclaimed "Yeah".