Wang Chengxi's Continued Collection of Plum Blossom Paintings

Author: Wang Chengxi
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: Since the first publication of "Wang Chengxi's Collection of Plum Blossoms" by Beijing Publishing House in 1988, the book has been reprinted 17 times. This time, Beijing Publishing House and Beijing Fine Arts Photography Publishing House have launched its "Continuation." I am truly delighted! I deeply appreciate the kindness of the readers and the outstanding work done by the friends of Beijing Fine Arts Photography Publishing House for this little book. I love plum blossoms, admiring their indomitable spirit that thrives despite setbacks, their simple and modest character that does not seek the spotlight, their noble and elegant purity that remains untainted by dust, and their bold and resilient spirit that blooms against the wind and snow, spreading fresh fragrance and endless vitality. For many years, I have longed to use my brush to share the flowers in my heart, to present the plum blossoms of my ideals to everyone, but I always felt it was not enough. Therefore, I have been continuously pursuing, exploring, and diligently studying. The 50 (later expanded to 60) works included in this little book are selected from my plum blossom paintings since 1988, serving as a report of my learning journey over the past 17 years.