I was born in Beijing, China after the “Cultural Revolution” and my initial artist pursuit was to become a fashion designer. I soon learned that I preferred painting, whether it be Chinese painting or oil painting, and received very systematic and rigorous artistic training in university.

Later in life, visual art became my profession, instead of painting. I used computers to create static and dynamic images, and did this kind of work in China for ten years followed by another ten years in Canada.  During my time in this digital world, I found myself ignoring my ability to observe and paint in a traditional fashion.  I wanted to go back to something more complex and deeper than the digital art I was currently creating.
 
My paintings’ subjects are quite varied — portraits, cityscapes, landscapes, still-lifes, and abstract compositions. I believe artists should express themselves in all genres.  Every painting depends on my feelings at the time and my understanding of life.  This feeling and understanding change over time, sometimes to the complete opposite.  I love seeing this transition, because it shows me that I am growing.
 
Painting to me is a string of all my life.  Music, calligraphy, literature, movies, and sports.  And I am very lucky and blessed to be an artist that can express my feelings about life.
 

 

Artwork

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Shows & Awards

2020.7 Juror of Federation of Canadian Artists Toronto Chapter Summer Exhibition

2020.6  Juror for submitting to become Federation of Canadian Artists Active Member applicants

2020.2  Federation Gallery – Juror of Group of Seven 100th Anniversary Exhibition

2019.9  White Rock Gallery(B.C.) – Major Group Show

2019.9  Stephen Lowe Gallery(Calgary) – Artist Spotlight Show

2019.8  Federation Gallery – The Vancouver Salon Exhibition  First Place

2019.6  Federation Gallery – Landscapes Exhibition  First Place

2019.5   Federation Gallery – Muse 2019  Second Place

2019.4.4-5.14  Solo Exhibition by Langley Arts Council

2019.2   Federation Gallery – Artist’ Choice  First Place

2018.11  Federation Gallery – Juror of Signature Medal Show

2018.11  Federation Gallery – Shape and Form Exhibition  Honorable Mention

2018.10 Federation Gallery – Annual International Representational Exhibition 2018 First Place

2018.9   Juror of Grand Prix of Art international painting competition

2018.6   South Delta Artists Guild – Oil & Water  Third Place

2018.5   Federation Gallery – Go Figure! Second Place

2018.2   Federation Gallery – Canvas Unbound Exhibition Honorable Mention

2018.2   Federation Gallery – Juror of Artists’ Choice Exhibition

2017.12  Federation Gallery – Signature Medal Show Silver Medal

2017.12  Art Battle Vancouver AB598 First Place

2017.11   Battle of the Brush live painting competition season 7 First Place

2017.9    Federation Gallery – Acrylics in Action 2017 First Place

2017.6    Federation Gallery – O Canada! Exhibition Honorable Mention

2017.6    Federation Gallery – MUSE 2017 Exhibition Second Place

2017.5    International Village Art Gallery – Beautiful Canada

2017.4    Federation Gallery – Ode to Oils Exhibition Second Place

2017.3    Federation Gallery – Bloom Exhibition  Honorable Mention

2017.2     Federation Gallery – Canvas Unbound Exhibition Honorable Mention

2017.1     Federation Gallery – Works on Paper Exhibition First Place

2016.11   Port Moody Arts Centre – Winter Treasures Show

2016.11   Federation Gallery – Sketch Show Third Place

2016.5     Federation Gallery – From Life Show First Place

2016.5     Opus Outdoor Painting Challenge (Granville Island)  First Place

2016.5     Federation Gallery –  Plein Air Show   Honorable Mention

2015.11    CityScape Community Art Spac – Anonymous Art Show

2015.9     Basic Inquiry Studio –  Arte y Pasion Show