Author: Wang Shi-Li

Size:Length:123.5 x Width:242 (cm)

Size description：158x302x3.5(含框)

Introduction：Wang Shi-Li (1965-), hailing from Liaoning, graduated from the Fine Arts Department of Liaoning Normal University and the Chinese Painting Department of the Central Academy of Fine Arts. Wang is a representative figure in painting the Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River. In 2006, he won first place in the China Nomination Exhibition for the Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River and was recognized as one of the most influential painters of the 21st century. Over the span of more than a decade, he has visited the Yellow River numerous times to experience life firsthand, creating a vast body of work that showcases his unique painting style. He once said, "Observing the Yellow River carves mountains and valleys into my heart, blending ancient and modern techniques to paint the Taihang Mountains. The heroic and vigorous spirit of the Yellow River, combined with poetic sentiments, is captured in the dense forests of humanity." This has been his artistic statement for many years, and he established an independent Yellow River painting school. His works have been featured in numerous major national exhibitions organized by the China Artists Association.
The Hukou Waterfall series is a result of Wang Shi-Li's multiple visits to the Yellow River. In these works, he employs various axe-cut techniques to depict the rock formations standing at the Hukou Waterfall, conveying a sense of hardness and strength. The turbulent waters of the Yellow River, crashing against the rocks and creating splashes and waves, are vividly rendered using layered washes to capture the river's immense volume. Given that the Yellow River carries up to 37 kilograms of sand per cubic meter of water, Wang faithfully uses a significant amount of ochre pigments to depict the river's waters, a technique distinct from typical landscape painting. Through years of unique observation and experience, Wang Shili has masterfully recreated the dynamic form, texture, and movement of the "Great Dragon of China."
Wang Shi-Li places great emphasis on sketching from life, creating works that are both simple in imagery and rich in emotion. He infuses his personal style and symbols with a deep affection for his homeland, nature, and culture, bringing vitality to paper and imbuing his work with a strong sense of contemporary poetry.

Accession Number:PT09903400

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