There were two major events in Fu Lei's life that were related to the Gu Lunbu and Gu Fei brothers and sisters of the Gu family. One is that Fu Lei's study in France was caused by Gu Lunbu, and the other was that Gu Fei met Huang Binhong. These two events can be said to have determined Fu Lei's life course. The Gu family and the Fu family were married because of their marriage. Gu Lunbu was Fu Lei's cousin and Gu Fei was Fu Lei's cousin. The Fu family and the Gu family in the south of Pudong Hui are both a family of aristocratic families. They have a solid family foundation and considerable cultural heritage.
1. Gu Lunbu urged Fu Lei to study in France and communicate with each other
In his youth, Fu Lei had radical ideas and actively participated in the student movement. For this reason, his mother was very worried and forcibly took him back to his home in Pudong from a middle school in Shanghai. Fu Lei was admitted to Shanghai Chizhi University. But Fu Lei's mother was always worried about whether her son would cause trouble again in school. At this time, Gu Lunbu, a cousin who studied textile technology in France, went to Fu's family to persuade Fu Lei's mother to let Fu Lei study in France, and Fu Lei's aunt Fu Yi actively persuaded Fu Lei's mother to let Fu Lei study in France. With everyone's persuasion, Fu Lei finally made his way. But his mother had a condition that Fu Lei be engaged with Zhu Meifu before going abroad.
'S cousin Gu Lunbu's experience of staying in France and his persuasion, contributed to Fu Lei's study in France. Fu Lei has always kept this in mind and mentioned Gu Lunbu many times in his letter to Fu Cong. On June 26, 1961, Fu Lei wrote in a letter to Fu Cong: "Also, don’t forget what Uncle Lumbuber asked for. I was influenced and infected by Uncle Lumbuber when I went to France. I also got a lot of help from him, otherwise your grandmother wouldn’t let me go, especially on a long journey alone. If I don’t go to France, it’s hard to imagine that kind of art education will be given to you. You should know this history, and you should Remember. And I will always keep my relatives and friends in mind for helping me, and I want to repay them if I have the opportunity." Fu Lei has always had this kind of repaying thought in his life.
The "what Uncle Lun Buber asked for" in the letter refers to Gu Lun Botto Fu Cong's purchase of a new medical device abroad. Fu Lei wrote to Fu Cong in a letter on May 24, 1961: "Uncle Lun Buber came here today, and I ask you to buy a new medical device, and you should inform it in an English letter. Attached by French "Humanitarian" The newspaper clippings, Mila reads it and translates it for you. Probably this device is manufactured in various countries and the price is not too expensive. If it is effective, it is worth buying one for both of you. Because you often catch colds."
Fu Lei also mentioned Gu Lunbu in his letter to his youngest son, Fu Min. In a letter dated December 5, 1962, he said: "You have lived a better family life since you were a child, and you are not used to the harsh environment today... …In my case, it was too delicate. Among my friends, Uncle Qiu and Uncle Lumbo could endure hardships better than me. In this respect, I don’t know how much better than me.” At that time, during a difficult period in China, Fu Lei encouraged Fu. Min wants to be able to endure hardships like Qiu Fusheng and Gu Lunbu two uncles, overcome temporary difficulties, have undergone exercises when he was young, and will never be exhausted in his life.
Fu Lei and Gu Lunbu have always maintained close contacts. In November 1948, he and Gu Lunbu visited the East and West Tianmu Mountains together. Fu Lei has always remembered this matter. On October 14, 1963, in a letter to Fu Cong, when he talked about the scenery in the south of the Yangtze River, he remembered traveling to the mountains and forests with Gu Lunbu. The letter said: "At this moment Jiangnan has also turned into the late autumn, the osmanthus has faded, and the chrysanthemums are about to open. Unexpectedly, London is already wind, rain and fog, so dull! I really want to go to Tianmu Mountain (Western Zhejiang) to enjoy the autumn scenery at the beginning of next month. Knowing. In November 1948, I went to the East and West Tianmu with Uncle Lun Bubo. The autumn colors are colorful and the mountains are like beautiful flowers. I have been in a dream for more than ten years."
Fu Lei was grateful for the help Gu Lunbu gave to himself, especially for his guidance on key points in life, and he really remembered it for life, and also taught his two sons to remember this period of history.
2. Knowing Huang Binhong from Gu Fei
Gu Fei, also known as Gu Mofei, is the cousin of Fu Lei and the sister of Gu Lunbu. The acquaintance between Fu Lei and Huang Binhong and the formation of an artistic confidant originated from Gu Fei. Fu Lei first knew Huang Binhong's paintings, and then he had contact with Huang Binhong. Gu Fei first met Huang Binhong in March 1928. At the beginning of 1930, Gu Fei’s second brother, Gu Lunbu, returned from studying in France. He believed that only art in China could be used to compete with others. Therefore, he believed that his younger sister should still study painting well, and that Huang Binhong’s knowledge of deep painting skills was high. Not to mislead the children, she asked her sister to officially worship Huang Binhong to learn Chinese painting as her teacher. Huang Binhong also valued this female disciple very much. There are many traditional Chinese paintings of Huang Binhong in Gu Fei's place. At the beginning of 1943, after seeing these works, Fu Lei, as if he knew the sound, was introduced by his cousin Gu Fei to communicate with Huang Binhong to discuss the art of Chinese traditional painting. Fu Lei and Huang Binhong have had more than 140 correspondences, which can be regarded as important documents in the history of modern Chinese painting.
On May 25, 1943, Fu Lei said in his correspondence with Huang Binhong: "This year I often stayed at the place where I was flying. I learned that my master’s opinion on painting was especially heartbreaking. It is not only the ancient law of my country that depends on the restoration of light, that is, the theory of modern Western painting. They can also testify to each other. They are uncomfortable, the hatred is eloquent, and no one pays attention to them, let alone the practice. "At this time, Huang Binhong lives in Beijing. Before this letter, Gu Fei had written a letter to Huang Binhong, introducing Fu Lei's situation and asking Huang Binhong for Chinese paintings for Fu Lei. Huang Binhong replied to Gu Fei’s letter on May 20, “After hearing that Lingqin Fu Jun was formerly at the Academy of Fine Arts, acquaintances stared at each other a long time ago, and they are connected to each other. , So that the pro-Fu Jun he will give it to him without being moistened.” After receiving Fu Lei’s letter, Huang Binhong responded to a letter and Fu Lei on June 4.
During this period of time, Fu Lei and Gu Fei had a lot of contacts. On June 9, 1943, Fu Lei wrote to Huang Binhong in his letter: "The previous week, I borrowed from Mo Fei and made five or six paintings, hanging between the walls. Repeated meetings, tireless for several days.” On June 11, Huang Binhong’s letter to Gu Fei mentioned Fu Leiyun: “Mr. Lingqin Nu'an also sent a letter, and he was awarded the decoration, thinking that it is reasonable to despise the painting. , I first write eight frames of the booklet on Shu You, which will be forwarded by the next generation, and the rest will be sent by you.” From then on, Fu Lei and Huang Binhong continued to exchange letters, and Fu Lei became a collector of Huang Binhong's traditional paintings.
Fu Lei and Gu Fei live in downtown Shanghai and are cousins, so they have a lot of contact with each other. There are many mentions in the correspondence between Fu Lei, Gu Fei, Qiu Zhuchang (the husband of Gu Fei) and Huang Binhong. Gu Fei, Qiu Zhuchang and his wife have frequent contacts. In November 1943, Fu Lei, Gu Fei, Qiu Zhuchang, Zhang Yuanji, Ye Gongchuo, Chen Shutong, Gao Chuwan, Qin Manqing, etc. initiated the "Huang Binhong Eighth Birthday Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition" in Shanghai, and published "Mr. Huang Binhong Landscape Album" and " Special Issue of Huang Binhong Painting Exhibition. Fu Lei and Gu Fei did a lot of work in preparing for Huang Binhong's solo exhibition and promoting and introducing Huang Binhong's Chinese paintings. On August 20, 1943, Fu Lei said in a letter to Huang Binhong: "Yesterday, Yu Mofei saw more than ten pieces of exquisite paintings on display, and I can't bear to let go of it. This time, the public pays the public, and later learners have something to rely on, and there will be many people who know what they are excited about and celebrate." Fu Lei also advocated printing Huang Binhong's picture album before the exhibition, in the letter to Huang Binhong on August 31 He also mentioned: "Before the conference, I despise Posi and Mo Fei and his wife as photographers. I selected 10 or 20 of the best ones. The first shots are retained. The album will be printed in the daily journal. The spread will be more widespread and the influence will be farther." When I asked how I would set a price for the painting, I wrote in the letter: “I have negotiated with Zhu Chang and others for the price, but I didn’t dare to be expert. Most of the marine public companies are rated with gold, which is definitely contemptible. Low, it will inevitably be a large number of art dealers. There is a dilemma, and Mofei has sent a special letter to ask for instructions." With the active preparations of Fu Lei, Gu Fei, Qiu Zhuchang and others, Huang Binhong's solo exhibition was held from November 19 to 23. It was exhibited at the Ningbo Fellowship Hall, and the visitors were enthusiastic, and the Shanghai Chinese and foreign newspapers also reported more.
Gu Fei is Huang Binhong's proud disciple, and his Chinese painting art level is quite high. Wu Hufan once commented on his paintings: "Learning Huang Binhong, but far away Binhong can't reach it." It can be said that a famous teacher has a good disciple. Fu Lei also paid close attention to the improvement of Gu Fei's artistic level of Chinese painting. It was a pity when he learned that Gu Fei was busy with teaching affairs in middle school and neglected to paint. When he wrote to Huang Binhong at the end of November 1945, he mentioned this matter. The letter said: "Zhu is a newspaper office and has enough to support his family. Mo Fei has been teaching a female middle school, and he only earns RMB 60,000 to 70,000. It is not worth it to paint for a long time. He is an introductory disciple of my public, and he regrets that he is not determined and cannot be regretful at the beginning." This also shows that Fu Lei's love for Chinese painting talents.
The Gu family brothers and sisters are two key figures in the life course of Fu Lei, especially when he went abroad to study in France, he created a great translator.
The Gu family brothers and sisters have very rich life experiences and have made extraordinary deeds. In particular, their eldest brother Gu Foying, also known as the poet of the Great Desert, has made great achievements in poetry creation. Gu family lived in Pudong Zhou Pudong Heiqiao, Gu Lunbu’s great grandfather Gu Bingyuan, Zi Runzhai, name Zhuxu, supervised students, not for the purpose of sub-business, built a bookstore near the pool at home, collected nearly tens of thousands of books, closed home reading, You Xisheng Law, workers fill in words, and the bookstore is destroyed by fire. Gu Lin, Gu Lunbu’s great father, called Xiangfu, Haozhiqing, fine poetry, and authored books such as "Pixi Yin Draft", "Zong Livable Ci Draft", "Linchi Xiaocao", "Shuanghongdouguan Poems" and other books. He studied medicine in his later years and helped the world with medical skills. Gu Linzi Yingliu, a student supervising student, had a meritorious service in shipping, and obtained the official title of Zhizhou Zhizhou, with the same title as Jiayun. Gu Lunbu's elder brother Gu Foying has edited books such as "Buddha Shadow Series", "The Collection of Poets in the Desert", and "The Collection of Female Disciples of the Red Fan Abode". When Fu Lei founded the "Xinyu" bimonthly in 1945, Gu Foying published poems in "Xinyu".
Among the Gu family brothers and sisters, Gu Fei, as a woman, has made no less cultural achievements than her two brothers. She graduated from Nanhui Chengnan Junior Normal School in 1924 and entered Shanghai Chengdong Girls' School in 1926 to study Chinese painting. After studying painting with Huang Binhong, his painting skills have greatly improved and he has held many exhibitions in Shanghai. In the spring of 1933, Gu Fei and Feng Wenfeng, Li Qiujun, Chen Xiaocui and others initiated the organization of the Chinese Women's Painting and Calligraphy Society in Shanghai. Gu Fei has deep attainments in painting, books and poetry. After 1960, he served as a teacher of Shanghai Arts and Crafts School. In 1984, the Shanghai Municipal People's Government hired him as a librarian of the Shanghai Museum of Literature and History. Passed away in 2008 at the age of 102. Published "Gu Fei Painting Collection".
(From "Fu Lei Pudong research", author: Cai Kawadani)
