Sun Wenduo - Paintings of Contemporary Famous Chinese Artists

Author: Jia Dejiang
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Whether it's the grand landscapes of Bashan and Shu, the misty Huangshan mountains, or the intimate scenes of Jiaodong households and snowy landscapes of Changbai, Sun Wende's landscape paintings are characterized by bold and vigorous brushwork, rich ink and color, and a lively touch. Each piece presents layered mountains, lush trees, changing clouds and mist, and a myriad of atmospheric effects. His paintings reveal depth amidst simplicity, freedom amidst elegance, richness and vitality with flowing artistic spirit, and brilliance while maintaining restraint. The charm and style of his works are derived from the meticulous brushwork, ink application, and dynamic compositions, embodying the essence of Huang Shi's landscape tradition, which Sun Wende has deeply absorbed and internalized through introspection. This book is part of the "Contemporary Chinese Masters Paintings Series," featuring dozens of Sun Wende's dedicated works to delight the readers.
Sun Wende was born in Dehui County, Jilin in 1935 and is of Shandong origin. He is currently a member of the China Artists Association, consultant of the Jilin Artists Association, a professional painter at the Jilin Painting Academy, and a first-class artist. He currently resides in Beijing. His works have been selected for the 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th National Art Exhibitions. In 1995, his collaborative work "Snow Forging Heroism" won the gold medal at the "Justice and Peace—Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Victory in the Anti-Fascist War" International Art Exhibition. In 1997, his work "Autumn Elegance" won the gold medal at the Chinese Fan Art Exhibition. In 1999, his work "Mountain Village in Morning Dew" was invited to participate in the National Mountain and River Painting Exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. In 2000, his works "Mountain Symphony" and "Autumn in the Frontier" were selected for the Chinese Painting Nomination Exhibition. In 1987, his work "Small Courtyard" was collected by the National Art Museum of China. In 1990, his work "Autumn" won the gold medal at the 8th Korean Art Competition (International Exhibition). In 2000, an art seminar on Sun Wende's landscape painting art was held in Beijing. He has held solo exhibitions successively in Changchun, Shanghai Du Yun Gallery, and Beijing Contemporary Art Museum. Many of his works have been published in journals such as Art, Art Observation, National Painter, and Chinese Painting. He has published several books, including Sun Wende Paintings.