Sea Oil Painting Masterworks: Li Lei

Author: Gong Yunbiao, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: Oil painting, as a heterogenous culture transplanted from the West, has played an irreplaceable role in the long development of Chinese oil painting since its arrival in China. From that moment until today, in the diverse and fully flourishing 21st century, Shanghai, a city renowned for its open spirit and the grandeur of "embracing all rivers," has consistently demonstrated its unique pioneering and innovative contributions. The development of Chinese oil painting is influenced by the general trend of world cultural development while also being constrained by the intrinsic characteristics of local culture. It carries the genes of Western cultural development but must also thrive in the unique climate and soil of Chinese cultural development. It is born, grows, and develops through the continuous collision and integration of Chinese and Western cultures. Shanghai's vast cultural inclusiveness and environment of free competition provide the best space and meeting point for this collision and integration.，、，、，、、，，。，，，，。：“，，。” The oil painters included in this series "Shanghai Oil Painting Masters" have diverse artistic styles and different orientations in terms of artistic value, and each has their own distinct historical imprint. However, there is one thing they share in common: they have already left or will leave an indelible mark on the history of Shanghai oil painting. History is composed of countless individuals and the moving stories and grand achievements they weave. The history of oil painting is no different. The "Shanghai Oil Painting Masters" series, jointly planned, edited, and published by the Shanghai Spring Art Salon and Shanghai Bookstore Publishing House, consists of 8 volumes. Each volume systematically and comprehensively introduces the life experiences, creative expressions, and artistic insights of eight renowned contemporary Shanghai oil painters, including Qiu Ruimin. This series is not only valuable in terms of documentation due to the full presentation of each painter's works and creative thoughts but also holds significant meaning in elevating the present and guiding the future by providing people with precious references and insights.