Jin Yucheng, the 9th Mao Dun Literature Prize winner, is famous for his novel Blossoms. Now he is showing Shanghai art lovers that he is also a skilled painter.
On November 25,2023, Jin Yucheng opened an exhibition (展览) at the Bund One Museum in Shanghai. It will last until January 28, 2024. At the exhibition, people can see more than 200 paintings, including 40 illustrations (插图) of the novel Blossoms.
Titled “Blossoms”, the exhibition takes the same name as the novel for which Jin won the Mao Dun Prize. The 71-year-old writer was an editor of the Shanghai Literature magazine. In the book, he describes the local lives from the 1960s to the 1990s. With wide use of the local Shanghai dialect (方言) , Blossoms won nearly all the top prizes in Chinese literature shortly after it came out in 2012.
When asked about his early connection to art, Jin replied, “It all related to a book of Tutorial Pen Drawings for the Architecture Department in the 1970s.” At that time, Jin was one of young Chinese people sent to work in the countryside of Heilongjiang Province. He could not remember how often he studied the book in the dormitory (宿舍) of a farm in northeast China. After returning to Shanghai in 1976, Jin worked in a clock and watch factory, and he learned mechanical (机械的) drawing for half a year, which was suitable for his painting skills.
The exhibition for Jin Yucheng’s novel Blossoms brings the story to life and gives readers a deeper understanding of the culture and traditions of Shanghai. In it, visitors can see how Jin’s writing and painting have influenced each other. Besides, they can also appreciate the beauty of everyday life and experience the city through the eyes of the artist.
21. How long will the exhibition last?
A.For about three weeks. | B.For about four weeks. |
C.For about three months. | D.For about two months. |
22. What do we know about the novel
Blossoms?
A.It shows Jin’s deep understanding of art. |
B.It stands out for the wide use of the Shanghai dialect. |
C.It won the Mao Dun Literature Prize in 2012. |
D.It describes the rural life in Heilongjiang Province. |
23. What did Jin Yucheng do after he went back to Shanghai in 1976?
A.He became an editor. | B.He sold clocks and watches. |
C.He painted for a company. | D.He worked in a factory. |
24. What does the underlined word “it” refer to in the last paragraph?
A.The exhibition. | B.The city of Shanghai. |
C.The novel Blossoms. | D.Jin Yucheng’s painting. |
25. Which of the following can best describe Jin Yucheng?
A.Careful and patient. | B.Talented and hard-working. |
C.Brave and self-confident. | D.Serious and helpful. |