《花城豹影》陈粉丸
A Panther Nimbly Acrosses
卡地亚 x 陈粉丸
Cartier x Chen Fenwan
2023
受《iWeekly周末画报》之邀，粉丸创作了一幅融入猎豹形象与广州城市元素的封面故事，以呼应“寻踪豹影”——卡地亚猎豹主题展的广州之旅。
粉丸通过剪纸的分层叠加，为纸张创造了空间，同时也为猎豹设置了深邃悠长的世界观背景。螺旋上升的广州塔地标与木棉花树暗示了邀请的目的地，来呼应这座粉丸生长的城市，呼应她自己的历史。
Invited by MODERN WEEKLY, Fenwan illustrated a cover story that blends the image of a panther with elements of Guangzhou city, resonating with Into the Wild — the Guangzhou tour of the Cartier Panther-themed Exhibition.
Through layered papercuts, Fenwan created a sense of depth and space, establishing a profound backdrop for the panther. The iconic spiraling Guangzhou Tower and the kapok tree alluded to the exhibition's destination, reflecting both the city where Fenwan grew up and her personal history.
猎豹总维持高贵、神秘和敏锐的形象，在品牌卡地亚的文化中，它亦始终令人联想到女性艺术家在当代的创作精神和勇气。而在粉丸眼中，它的轻盈和剪纸有着切实的呼应，其镂空的形式感和豹斑纹的图形语言也是相通的，不同的两者通过一些特质搭通了桥梁，如同灵光扎现的时刻。
The panther consistently embodies an image of elegance, mystery, and keen awareness. Cartier's brand culture perpetually evokes the creative spirit and courage of contemporary female artists. To Fenwan, its agility resonates with the art of papercutting; the intricate, hollow forms and the graphic pattern of leopard spots share a common visual language. These distinct elements are linked through shared characteristics, akin to moments of sudden inspiration.
实体作品的制作实际上运用了数种不同的绿色来刻画元素间的光影关系，猎豹的身体则需要将金色的渐变处理得当。最终，再通过不同厚度的垫高，组合微小色块间的距离关系。
The creation of the physical artwork involved using various shades of green to illustrate the interplay of light and shadow among the elements, while the panther's body required careful treatment of the gradient of the gold color. Ultimately, adjusting the thickness of the padding in order to control the distance between tiny color blocks.
粉丸的手稿 Fenwan’s manuscript
这一抹轻盈的金色，最终也促成了《周末画报》首个运用烫金工艺的期刊封面的诞生！
This hint of delicate gold led to the creation of MODERN WEEKLY first magazine cover utilizing the gilding technique!
期刊艺术家采访原文（节选）
Interview between MODERN WEEKLY and the artist Chen Fenwan (excerpts)
Q / iWeekly周末画报 MODERN WEEKLY
A / 陈粉丸 Chen Fenwan
Q：提到“猎豹”，您的脑海中会有哪些画面？
A: 极具洞察力的一双猎豹眼睛迅速划过。
Q: 作为一名现代女性艺术家，您是怎么看待卡地亚Panthere的形象以及精神？
A: 女性艺术家在当代的创作精神应该是勇敢的，勇气叠加的体验一定是美妙的。我很欣赏杜桑女士的时代魅力和她影响至今的女性精神，Panthere 有非常强大的气质，鼓舞人心，有精神图腾般的存在。
Q: 本次卡地亚“寻踪豹影”展览选址在广州，于您而言，广州在您的心目中是怎样的存在？
A: 广州就是我的家，我的历史。
Q: 就目前的工作而言，您觉得创作中最核心的部分是什么?
A: 观察，长时间努力地观察。劳动，在重复中寻找乐趣。
Q: 对很多人而言，如何将艺术作品融入到商业活动中是一个巨大的挑战，那么您是如何在商业合作中保留自己的艺术内核不被改变的？
A: 第一，我必须承认自己的无知。商业合作能带给我的新知总是超出我的想象，这对艺术家来说应该是新的刺激甚至是新的材料。第二，我认为世界上没有锋利的边界，商业与艺术是可以咬合前进的，商业需要艺术的语言，艺术也需要商业的推动，我总希望自己能一边前进一边卷起这条锋利的边界。
Q：What images come to your mind when mentioning Panthers?
A: Extremely perceptive pair of panther eyes crossing quickly.
Q: As a contemporary woman artist, how do you view the figure as well as the spirit of Cartier Panthere?
A: The creative spirit of contemporary female artists should be courageous. The layered experience of courage is surely magnificent. I deeply admire the timeless charm of Ms. Dusan and the enduring female spirit she embodies. Panthere possesses a formidable presence, is inspiring, and stands as a spiritual totem.
Q: The Cartier exhibition "Into the Wild" is located in Guangzhou, for you, what kind of existence is Guangzhou in your mind?
A: Guangzhou is my home and my history.
Q: In terms of your current work, what is the most central part of creating in your mind?
A: observation，long-term observation. Labor and find joy in repetition.
Q: It's a huge challenge for many people to incorporate artworks into commercial activities, so how do you retain your artistic core unaltered in commercial collaborations?
A: First, I have to acknowledge my own ignorance. The insights gained from business collaborations often exceed my expectations, providing new stimuli and materials for artists. Second, I believe that there are no sharp boundaries in the world; business and art can progress together. Business needs the language of art, and art requires the impetus from business. I always hope to blur this sharp boundary as I move forward.
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跟随粉丸前往已有逾百年历史的广州邮政博览馆 —— 在花城寻踪豹影！
Join Fenwan as she visits the century-old Guangzhou Postal Museum - tracing panther shadows in the Flower City!