China Contemporary Masters Paintings Collection Sun Wende

Author: Jia Dejiang, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing 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 marked by bold brushwork, rich ink and color, and a lively spirit. Each piece features layered peaks, lush trees, changing clouds and mist, and a vast, dynamic atmosphere. His paintings reveal depth amidst simplicity, freedom amidst elegance, richness and vitality with flowing artistic spirit, and subdued sharpness with shining brilliance. The charm and style of his works are derived from the meticulous brushwork and ink application, the interplay of openness and closure, and are crystallized through his profound understanding and introspection of Huang Shi's landscape painting principles. This book is part of the "Contemporary Chinese Masters Paintings Series," selecting dozens of Sun Wende's dedicated works to delight 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 fine arts master. He currently resides in Beijing. His works have been selected for the 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th National Fine Arts 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 Painting Exhibition. In 1999, his work "Mountain Village in 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 Nominated 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 symposium on Sun Wende's landscape painting 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 multiple books, including Sun Wende Paintings.