Wang Zhenzhong - China Modern Masters Paintings Collection

Author: Jia Dejiang
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Publishing Date: 2006-07-01
Features: Wang Zhenzhong, born in 1939, is a Hui ethnic Chinese from Cangzhou, Hebei Province. He graduated from the Chinese Painting Department of the Central Academy of Fine Arts in 1963, where he studied figure painting, landscape painting, and flower-and-bird painting in grades 1-3, under the tutelage of masters Ye Qianyu, Jiang Zhaohe, Li Keran, and Li Kuchan. In grades 4-5, he joined the landscape painting studio of Master Li Keran. In 1961, he became an apprentice to Master Li Kuchan. After graduation, he taught at the Art Department of Guizhou University and is now a professor, master's supervisor, member of the Guizhou Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, fellow of the Guizhou Provincial Academy of Arts and History, expert of the Guizhou Provincial Museum, recipient of the State Council Special Allowance, and director of the Guizhou Provincial Senior Professional Title Art and Sports Evaluation Committee. In 1993, "Selected Works of Wang Zhenzhong" was published by Xinhua Publishing House. In 1995, "Qianyuan Ink Traces" (a collection of works by Wang Zhenzhong and his students) was published by Guizhou People's Publishing House. Since 1982, he has held solo exhibitions at the Xiamen Art Museum, Beijing Rongbaozhai, the National Art Museum of China in Beijing, Shenzhen Art Museum, Shantou Academy, and Hebei Academy. In 1990 and 1997, he visited Japan twice for research and study. In the autumn of 1998, he was invited by the Victoria Museum in Canada to participate in the fifth exhibition of "River and Mountain Calligraphy and Painting." In the winter of 1998, he attended the "Sydney China Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition," organized by the Ministry of Culture of China and Australia. Wang Zhenzhong has been featured in numerous times by People's Daily, Guangming Daily, Hong Kong Wen Wei Po, Beijing Evening News, as well as CCTV and Beijing TV.
The style of Wang Zhenzhong's landscape and flower-and-bird paintings is robust, rustic, and clear in conception. His large-scale flower-and-bird paintings inherit the legacy of Master Li Kuchan, with bold brushwork and vibrant ink. As a painter, Wang Zhenzhong graduated from the Chinese Painting Department of the Central Academy of Fine Arts in 1963 and came to work in Guizhou. He has dedicated over forty years of his life to this land, nurturing countless talents in art education. In return, Guizhou has been equally generous to him: the beautiful and magical landscapes of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau have nurtured the painter, providing him with unparalleled natural inspiration, filling his mind with scenes and his brush with endless charm. In the past decade, Wang Zhenzhong's landscape paintings have evolved with the times, becoming increasingly refined, and his reputation has spread far and wide. Though humble and unassuming, he has gained fame worldwide, a testament to his deep artistic foundation, rich life experiences, and unwavering diligence.
This book is part of the "China Gallery Promoted Artists' Masterpieces" series, featuring Wang Zhenzhong's dedicated works and recommendations from art critics. It is believed to serve as a guide for readers to understand Chinese painting.