In recent years, Shantou’s paper-cut artists have been actively pursuing innovation on the basis of inheriting traditional techniques. From paper-cut themes to “trans-boundary” cultural creativity, some influential events have emerged. For example, nearly 100 people participated in the creation of paper-cut long scrolls; a father and his daughter worked together to create the public art installation of the landmark of Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport. These events manifest the spirit of paper-cut artists who keep abreast of the changing times and forge ahead with innovation.
"Harmonious and Happy Overseas Chinese Hometown - Shantou Images as Showed in 100-Meter Paper-cut Scroll" is China’s first paper-cut long scroll showing the images of the hometown of overseas Chinese from multiple perspectives, and it is the longest paper-cut work in Guangdong Province so far. The work has a total length of 100 meters and a width of 40 centimeters. It covers the main landscapes, humanities, and folklore in the six districts and one county of Shantou, showcasing the profile of the overseas Chinese hometown. The work took more than two years to complete. Nearly 100 people participated in the creation, who included more than 30 main creators, including several paper-cut inheritors of intangible cultural heritage at the provincial, municipal, and district levels, as well as master craftsmen.
The visual landmark “SWA” sculpture of Chaoshan International Airport was co-designed by Chen Chuansheng, a master of arts and crafts in Guangdong Province and a municipal representative inheritor of the provincial intangible heritage project-Shantou paper-cut, and his daughter Chen Sijia. The surface of the sculpture uses the paper-cut pattern, showing 14 items of Chaoshan folklore and art, including Teochew opera, dragon boat race, dragon and lion dance, and double biting goose dance. In addition, there are many public art installations incorporating Teochew elements at the Airport, so that the visitors from home and abroad can feel the rich Chaoshan customs as soon as they get off the plane.
Source:Shantou Daily, Sep 15, 2022
汕头剪纸艺人“抱团”“跨界”创新发展
近年来，我市剪纸艺人在传承传统技艺的基础上积极寻求创新，从剪纸题材到“跨界”文创，涌现了近百人参与创作剪纸长卷、父女携手创作揭阳潮汕国际机场地标公共艺术装置等有影响力的事件，展现了剪纸艺人紧随时代发展，勇于开拓创新的精神风貌。
《和美侨乡——汕头风采百米剪纸长卷》是全国第一幅多角度展示侨乡风采的剪纸长卷，是迄今为止广东省最长的一幅剪纸作品。作品总长100米，宽40厘米，涵盖我市六区一县的主要景观、人文、民俗，浓缩侨乡概貌。作品历时两年多创作完成，参与创作人数近百人，其中主创人员30多人，包括多位省、市、区级的剪纸非遗传承人、工艺大师等。
广东省工艺美术大师、省级非遗项目汕头剪纸市级代表性传承人陈传生和女儿陈斯嘉共同设计的潮汕国际机场视觉地标《SWA》雕塑，表面采用剪纸图案，表现潮剧、扒龙舟、舞龙舞狮、双咬鹅等14项潮汕民俗和艺术。另外还有多件融入潮元素的公共艺术装置配套在机场，让海内外游客一下飞机就感受到浓郁的潮汕风情。
来源：汕头日报 2022-9-15