The Spiritual World of New Era Farmers: A Discussion on the Creation of the New Life Series of Oil Paintings

Abstract

This paper is grounded in the strategic framework of rural revitalization and takes the image of farmers in the new era as its central theme, presenting a series of oil paintings entitled New Life. By immersing itself in the fertile terrain of rural existence, the study explores the spiritual world of contemporary farmers and portrays the vibrant scenes of rural life, their optimistic and dynamic outlook, and the distinctive cultural charm of the revitalized countryside. The New Life oil painting series celebrates the noble values embodied in farmers’ diligent labor and selfless dedication to the prosperity and strength of the nation. Through artistic representation, the series reveals the ideological aspirations, humanistic concerns, and contemporary significance embedded within the creative process, ultimately constructing a historical visual archive of farmer portraits characterized by the regional features and distinctive spirit of a particular era.