Leng Jun (born 1963) is a Chinese painter known for his hyperrealistic paintings and drawings that appear like photographs.[1] He currently serves as the Leader of the Wuhan Painting Academy and Chairman of the Wuhan Artists Association.[2]

Jun is from Sichuan Province, China. He graduated in 1984 from the Teachers College, Hankou, Wuhan, the branch of the Department of Arts.[citation needed]

He was awarded an honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University in 2018.[3]

Publications

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  • Leng Juns Oil Painting Collection Limitation and Freedom. Jilin Fine Arts, 2012. ISBN 9787538670196.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Stewart, Jessica (July 6, 2019). "This Artist's Oil Paintings of Women Are Considered the Most Realistic in the World". My Mordern Met. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  2. ^ "Realistic Chinese oil paintings on display in Beijing". China Daily. July 7, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  3. ^ "Honorary doctorate for hyper-realistic Chinese painter who will convince you his work is photography". Birmingham City University. Retrieved 2023-01-06.