Oil paintings were introduced to China early in Ming Dynasty. It has aroused curious contrasts with traditional Chinese ink paintings and gained rich developments through centuries. The advance in transportation enabled Chinese artists like Lin Feng Mian, Xu Bei Hong and Pan Yu Liang to study abroad. These artists, who later became tutors of the new emerging artists, brought back new concepts and techniques from Japan, Europe and America. Some of them even founded important art colleges, where western training made profound impact on traditional art. Pan Yu Liang, a participating artist in the exhibition “The Vision of Time”, is one of those who has experienced cultures in different countries and devote to art teaching in China.

The Bloom of Chinese Oil Painting
Soviet Union methodology dominated oil paintings training in China in 50’s. Luo Gong Liu, Li Hua Ji, Xu Jian Bai suggested the nationalization of Chinese oil paintings. Chen Yanning, Ai Xuan, Yang Fei Yun are the followers who have created astonishing paintings with poetic essence.  Following the Open Door Policy, Chinese oil painting has gained its multifaceted dynamism. Artists like Chao Bao Kang, Guo Yunwen, Wen Li Peng and Zhang Yi Bo have developed their unique style cultivated by these cultural interactions.

The Vision of Time
“The Vision of Time” is an exhibition accommodating the Giclee prints of 23 well-established contemporary Chinese painters. Their artworks represent the fruits of the Chinese oil painting history. Artists including Pan Yu Liang, Ai Xuan, Yan Ya Ya, Yang Fei Yun, etc. has authorized the recapturing of their artwork into Giclee prints, which will be showcased in this exhibition.

The exhibition starts from 31, Aug, 2011 at Baoqu Tang Gallery of Art. It is our pleasure to welcome the visitors with free entrance and an art book as a gift.