Cong Youzhuo: Catching the Beauty of Hulunbeier and Mining the Essence of Art

Introduction to Painters

Cong Youzhuo: born in Tongliao City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in 1976, graduated from the School of Art, Inner Mongolia University in 2003, majoring in oil painting; In 2015, he graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts, Inner Mongolia Normal University with a master's degree in oil painting; In 2022, he graduated from the advanced research class of oil painting ontology language of the Central Academy of Fine Arts. Now he is a member of Inner Mongolia Artists Association, a second level artist (deputy senior professional title), and once taught in Entrepreneurship College of Inner Mongolia University.

"I'm glad to come to Hulunbeier. This is one of the places I yearn for." The painter Cong Youzhuo's voice revealed his longing for this land. "I came here for the first time, but the beautiful scenery of this place deeply shocked me. It is not just the vast prairie that people call it, but also a natural museum that integrates mountains, forests, lakes and rivers. The scenery in front of me is like a three-dimensional scroll, which unfolds slowly under the ingenuity of nature, which makes me unable to resist heartfelt admiration." Cong Youzhuo sighed.

As a person who loves painting, Cong Youzhuo particularly likes to capture the three-dimensional beauty of urban buildings under light and shadow, which are particularly attractive in his eyes. Cong Youzhuo said, "I think there are few cities that can gather such rich painting elements as Hulunbeier. There are four seasons of natural scenery here. Whether it is green in spring, verdant in summer, golden in autumn, silver in winter, it gives people different visual enjoyment; There are buildings with different styles, which are not only the witness of history, but also the inheritance of culture. Of course, there are also rich local folk customs waiting for us to explore and experience. These elements are intertwined with each other, making people excited. I believe that any painter in such an environment will inspire endless creative inspiration. And I, with this passion, will record the beauty and legend of this land with a paintbrush. "

When talking about the feeling of coming to Zhalantun, Cong Youzhuo was more excited to share his creative inspiration. "Recently, I woke up at three o'clock in the morning every day, when it was not yet dawn and there was silence around. However, this is what I was looking for, because I was eager to see the magnificent scene when I met the first ray of morning light." He said expectantly: "The scenery of Hulunbeier is breathtaking, pure as if it can wash the soul. The dwellings are simple and unsophisticated, the streets are quiet, the market is busy, and the square is wide. They blend harmoniously with the natural scenery to form moving pictures. Here, man and nature depend on each other and grow together. What's more gratifying is that Hulunbeier has also done a very good job in environmental protection. Many original natural scenes have been completely preserved, giving us a chance to enjoy the most primitive and pure beauty of this land. Seeing the efforts made by relevant departments to protect this beautiful environment, I feel a great responsibility as a painter. I will not only pass on this beauty to more people through the brush, let more people know Hulunbeier, go to Hulunbeier, convey your efforts to protect this land to the world, and let more people join in the ranks of environmental protection. "

When talking about the construction of the "Oil Painting City" in Hulunbeier, Cong Youzhuo thought it was worth noting. Because in the past, many older painters came from Hulunbeier, although this may only be spread among professionals. The positioning of "the city of oil painting" can lead it to a broader stage and let more people enjoy Hulunbeier's style. He said: "Hulunbeier is rich in resources and profound in culture. Why don't we let more people appreciate this beauty? It is said that Hulunbeier has also developed many sketch bases, which helps to pass on the beauty of Hulunbeier to more people."

Cong Youzhuo was also deeply touched by Hulunbeier's enthusiasm. "Painting, which seems to be just a simple act of splashing ink, is actually a laborious work, which requires a lot of painting tools and materials every time. However, this time, the staff carefully arranged all the matters for everyone in advance, and rushed to make the picture frame overnight, to ensure that everyone can be carefree in the process of sketching. I deeply felt the importance and determination of the relevant functional departments to the development of the 'City of Oil Painting'. I believe that the road of building the 'City of Oil Painting' in Hulunbeier will be wider and smoother, and the future of Hulunbeier will be better and more brilliant! " Cong Youzhuo means. (Our trainee reporter Jia Xiaoying)