Depiction：
The old rural opera and the earthy folk culture are the most
down-to-earth materials for the artistic creation. Only by
deeply understanding the historical origins of local opera
and meticulously exploring the spiritual outlook of our
earthy folks, then it’s possible to express that intensive rural
sentiments more profoundly and intrinsically. The stage is a
vessel. Everyone has a role on and off the stage. What’s sung
on stage is opera, and what’s performed off stage is life. Every
action unposed, every face expressing naturally, is an earthy
poem, a plain song. Perhaps the most powerful spiritual force
in the world is the natural authenticity. When those ordinary
elements are displayed on a canvas through composition,
color, brushwork, and emotions, they then possess an
uplifting artistic vitality.
