Wan Fung Art Gallery

Contemporary Chinese Figure Paintings by Distinguished Masters

8.8.2009 – 28.8.2009

This August, Wan Fung Art Gallery has the honour to present to you more than 100 contemporary figure paintings by around 60 distinguished masters, including Wang Mingming, Shi Qi, He Jiaying, Liang Yan, Hu Yongkai, Sun Jianlin and Zhang Zhen Hua.

Chinese figure painting first appeared out of decorative purpose, after some time it became educationally, religiously and politically functional and meaningful. It has now developed into an artistic pursuit. It is no exaggeration to say that it has entered its climax of development and occupied a powerful status in the contemporary Chinese art world. The achievement of contemporary figure painting is contributed by its high artistic level and difficult skills. Contemporary figure painting has merged the essence of the East and the West, and tradition and modernity. Its specialty embodies diversity like the way a hundred flowers bloom in blossom. For examples, Wang Mingming has combined scholarly quietness with modern mind, and spirituality of traditional Chinese brushstrokes with philosophy of life, he is especially good at constructing scenes of realistic dreams and dreamy reality; Shi Qi created the fusion of realism, impressionism and abstraction. His unique style brightens viewers’ eyes and moves them deep into thoughts; He Jiaying is famous for his Oriental emotions and serious creativity; Liang Yan’s portraits of ink and water demonstrate magnificent strength and accurate contours, his figures are well-known for their liveliness; Hu Yongkai''''''''s paintings of vibrant colors and wonderful contents are popular among viewers from both the East and the West; Sun Jianlin has organically fused Chinese brushwork, folk art and modernity together to form an unique and highly complicated style; Zhang Zhen Hua is one of the best in mastering lines, his themes are mainly about Chinese folk culture.

Finally, it is also important to note that behind these amazing achievements are many hardships these artists suffered during their early years. Their experiences of political service set the direction of their artistic developments and contributed greatly to their skills, besides, the intense competition during those years had made each of them unique and successful.

This exhibition is too overwhelmingly rich in content to be illustrated with words, honorably Wan Fung Art Gallery invite you to join us in the witness of this artistic blossom of Chinese pride.

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