刘文西:深入生活 扎根人民 奉献自我

LIU Wenxi: A Dedicator Who Delved Deep Into the Daily Lives of the Masses

他是中国画坛上创作毛主席形象的“第一人”。一生未曾与毛主席谋面,却创作出《毛主席与牧羊人》《在毛主席身边》《转战陕北》等上百幅艺术作品。1997年,他接受任务,设计出我国现发行流通的第五套人民币毛主席头像,成为我国印刷量最大、使用率最高的画作。他就是人民艺术家——刘文西。扎根于黄土地的刘文西,其实是一个地道的南方人。1933年,刘文西出生于浙江嵊州。小时候,他看母亲描摹刺绣花样,便也跟着画,逐渐培养出绘画的兴趣。

He constantly helps people afected by earthquakes,foods and droughts,laid-off workers,elderly people and children left behind,as well as people in remote and poor areas.Over the years,he has given back to the community with a large number of art works and has taker:n a leading role among painters.