Exhibition of fan painting by China's modern masters
Fan painting, a unique small and exquisite art form, has been highly recognized as a style of traditional Chinese painting.
An exhibition of fan paintings created by China’s modern masters was unveiled at the Shanghai Shifang Art Painting Institute on April 30.
The exhibition features 88 fan paintings created by a cluster of big names including Ren Bonian and Qi Baishi.
A fan painting by Ren Bonian (1840-96) based on folk art
A fan painting by Wu Changshuo (1844-1927), known for his use of bright colors and sharp contrasts
The works not only reflect the achievements of these artists in the areas of painting and calligraphy, but also impart the charm and depth of Chinese ink-wash art to the public.
“This is the first time for me to see paintings on fans, as I often find them on the rice paper,” said Mo, a calligraphy and painting enthusiast who came from Baoshan District just to appreciate the fan paintings.
”It is also a rare opportunity to view original works painted by so many heavyweight names. The composition on the fan is quite different from what is on the flat rice paper.”
“Apart from the superb painting technique, the artist also needs to be equipped with cultural cultivation and imagination, as he needs to conjure up a poetic and elegant atmosphere inside this limited fan shape,” said Ding Xiaofang, director at the museum. “Perhaps this is the charm of fan paintings.”
If you go:
Date: Through the end of May
Hours: 10am-5pm
Address: 260 Jiefang Street
解放街260号
