Beijing-Kai Modern Flowers and Birds - Case Study of Contemporary Famous Chinese Painters

Author: Jia Dejiang
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Faced with this batch of flower-and-bird paintings by Jingkai, filled with symbolism and metaphor yet imbued with a modern touch, it's hard to believe they are a recent (sudden change) and creation of his. Those fresh, lively, and symbolic artistic images, with their strongly visually impactful lines and color compositions, create a stark contrast with his previous works and those of others. This spirit of constantly negating and transcending oneself demonstrates an extraordinary wisdom, talent, and sense of responsibility in an artist.
Jingkai began learning painting from a young age and furthered his studies at the Central Academy of Arts and Design in the 1980s. In 1989, he held a large-scale personal exhibition in Beijing, and in December 1990, he achieved great success with a personal exhibition in Madrid, Spain, the birthplace of Picasso. His reviews and artworks have been introduced in dozens of newspapers and magazines such as the People's Daily, Hong Kong's Wen Wei Po, and China Talent. His works are collected by museums and friends in over 20 countries worldwide. He has been invited to teach and hold exhibitions in dozens of countries and regions, including the UK, Germany, Singapore, Japan, and Hong Kong. In the 1990 Eleventh Asian Games, the Beijing Municipal Government selected his giant pine and crane painting as the opening title for the Asian Games documentary, which was broadcast continuously on all major television stations across the country.