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Li Zhaodong

Li Zhaodong (born August 1954)[1] is a Chinese painter known for his work in landscape and flower-and-bird painting. He studied under artists like Zheng Fuxuan, Wang Lanruo, Liu Changchao, Lin Fengsu, and Rao Zongyi, and his work often explores ancient painting techniques.[2] Li is a devout Buddhist and admires Zen Buddhist thought.[3][4]

Li Zhaodong
Born1954
Shantou, Guangdong, China
NationalityChinese
MovementContemporary
Websitewww.lizhaodong.artron.net

Biography

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Li Zhaodong was born in Shantou, Guangdong in a family of calligraphers and painters.[1] His father, Li Yongzhi, taught him character structure and brushwork at a young age. Li, along with Fang Chuxiong and Zhuang Xiaojian, was hailed as a "child prodigy".[2][5][6]

In 1965, Li studied under the calligrapher and painter Dian Jiemei, who gave him a painting inscribed with the phrase "A weak bone of nature is not hindered by age". Dian Jiemei praised him saying “As a young man, he has inherited the style of the Tang dynasty, which is rarely seen after Wang Duo".[7] Li also received instruction from Zheng Fuxuan, Wang Lanruo, and Liu Changchao, and learned the Shanghai School's flower and bird painting, which mainly features plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum.[8]

In 1973, Li Zhaodong shifted his focus from flower and bird painting to landscape painting while continuing to sketch from nature. He studied under Lin Fengsu and Liang Liusheng and copied numerous original works by Liang Liusheng and Hu Peiheng, as well as landscape sketch albums by Mei Qing, Shi Tao, and others.[9]

In 1980s, Li Zhaodong moved to Shenzhen, where he interacted with various calligraphers and painters across China. During this period, he was exposed to the works of Huang Binhong, whose style had an influence on him. Li Zhaodong developed his personal artistic approach by integrating "learning from nature" with "using calligraphy to paint", a style he refined through practice and observation of natural landscapes.[7]

In 1996, Li held his first solo exhibition at the National Art Museum of China.

Li was interviewed by China Central Television and featured in the Pearl River Film Studio documentary Little Calligrapher - Li Zhaodong.[8]

Associations

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Li is a founding director of the China Painting Society and a researcher at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts. He serves as a standing director of the Guangdong Provincial Chinese Painting Society, a member of the China Artists Association, and the academic director of Shugutang in Shenzhen.[1]

Solo exhibitions

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  • “Meditation on All Emptiness - The Exhibition of Mr. Li Zhaodong’s Paintings” (October 6–12, 2009, Hong Kong)[3]
  • “Swallows Flying by in Slight Chill - The Exhibition of Mr. Li Zhaodong’s Bird-and-Flower Paintings” (February 12–March 12, 2014, Guangdong)[10]
  • “A Secluded Meditation - The Exhibition of Mr. Li Zhaodong’s Chinese Paintings” (July 11–22, 2014, Guangdong)[11]
  • “A Clever Blending of Nature into Paintings - The Artistic Exhibition of Mr. Li Zhaodong’s Chinese Paintings” (January 19–30, 2019, Shenzhen)[12][13]
  • “Boundless Wandering and Genreless Sketching - The Exhibition of Mr. Li Zhaodong’s Boutique Sketches” (July 25–31, 2020, Shenzhen)[14]
  • “Place of Wonder, Cradle of Talents” (February 7–March 6, 2024, Chaoshan)[15][16]
  • “Luminous Integration: Harmoniously Embracing the World” (April 12–25, 2024, Zhejiang Art Museum)[17][18]

Major public collections

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  • A Collection of Li Zhaodong’s Calligraphy and Paintings.[19][1]
  • Chaoshan Riding Waves of Art: A Refined Collection of Chinese Paintings by Chaoshan Artists in a Century.[20]
  • Geese Steps on Snowed - Li Zhaodong’s Landscape Paintings, the Volume in Year Bingxu.[21]
  • Winding with the Law of Nature - Li Zhaodong’s Volume.[22]
  • A Complete Collection of Chinese Renown Painters in Contemporary Volume - Li Zhaodong.
  • Traveling with Serendipity - Li Zhaodong’s Sketch Collection.[23]
  • Teaching Model in Higher Art Colleges - Li Zhaodong’s Collection of Landscape Paintings.[24]
  • Teaching Model in Higher Art Colleges - Li Zhaodong’s Collection of Paintings.[25]

Awards and recognition

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Li has received several awards and recognitions, including:[26]

  • Outstanding Award at the “First China Freehand Painting Exhibition” (2005)
  • Selected for the “Oriental Visual - Sino-South Korea Contemporary Art” (2007)
  • Selected for the “60 Years 60 Masters Invitation Exhibition” (2009)
  • Outstanding Award at the Chinese Painting Exhibition of the 16th Asian Games (2010)
  • Selected for the Louvre International Art Exhibition (2013)
  • Selected for the Second Cross-Strait Cultural and Art Exchange Summit (2015)
  • Selected for the “New Era - New Second National Unity of the Chinese Nation Art Exhibition” (2019)

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Li Zhaodong Introduction".
  2. ^ a b Lian Xiaoping (2016). "Those who dare to bear the burden are great. The child prodigy is old and playing with children is enough - an interview with the famous painter Li Zhaodong". Figure (331): 50–52. ISSN 1001-6635.
  3. ^ a b "Li Zhaodong's calligraphy and painting exhibition Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism culture". Dagong.com (in Chinese (Taiwan)). 2009-10-06. Archived from the original on 2024-06-19. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  4. ^ "李照東書畫展儒釋道文化 - 大公報". 大公文匯 www.tkww.hk. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  5. ^ Gao Zhengkui (2007-08-06). "Master of pen and ink——Li Zhaodong". CCTV (in Chinese (China)). Archived from the original on 2024-06-20. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  6. ^ "How did 5-year-old Li Zhaodong become known as a "child prodigy"?".
  7. ^ a b "Clear, strong, vigorous and vigorous - Reading the landscape paintings of Li Zhaodong's accumulated ink". figure (331): 45–47. 2016. ISSN 1001-6635.
  8. ^ a b Wu, Jianxu (2008). Complete Works of Famous Chinese Painters, Contemporary Volume·Li Zhaodong. Shijiazhuang: Hebei Education Press. pp. 10–15. ISBN 978-7-5434-6041-6.
  9. ^ Wu, Jianxu (2008). Complete Works of Famous Chinese Painters, Contemporary Volume·Li Zhaodong. Shijiazhuang: Hebei Education Press. pp. 22–30. ISBN 978-7-5434-6041-6.
  10. ^ "Li Zhaodong holds "Light Cold Flying Swallow Shadows" exhibition of flower and bird works". Sina News (in Chinese (China)). 2014-02-21. Archived from the original on 2024-06-19. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  11. ^ ""Escape from Zen - Li Zhaodong Traditional Chinese Painting Exhibition" opens at Nan'an Art Museum". Sina Guangdong (in Chinese (China)). 2014-07-12. Archived from the original on 2024-06-19. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  12. ^ Xiao Jingwen (2018-12-28). ""Wonderful Combination and Transformation" - Exhibition of Li Zhaodong's Chinese Paintings". Hong Kong Commercial Daily (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  13. ^ Xiao Hongyan (2019-01-21). "Exhibition of Li Zhaodong's Chinese paintings opens". Shenzhen News Network (in Chinese (China)). Archived from the original on 2024-06-19. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  14. ^ "No North and South Li Zhaodong's Fine Sketch Exhibition Opens in Shenzhen". Hong Kong Commercial Daily (in Chinese (Taiwan)). 2020-07-27. Archived from the original on 2024-06-19. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  15. ^ ""Zhong Lingyuxiu·Li Zhaodong Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition" will be held at Chaoshan Historical and Cultural Expo Center". Southern Net (in Chinese (China)). 2024-02-07. Archived from the original on 2024-06-20. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  16. ^ Lin Yanxun, Lin Zhen (2024-02-17). "Tuocheng is full of cultural flavor during the New Year". Shantou Municipal People's Government Website (in Chinese (China)). Archived from the original on 2024-02-17.
  17. ^ "Zhejiang Art Museum launches "Harmony of Light and Objects·Li Zhaodong Works Exhibition"". Xinhua News Agency (in Chinese (China)). 2024-04-13. Archived from the original on 2024-06-19. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  18. ^ "Harmony of Light: Li Zhaodong's Works Exhibition was successfully exhibited at Zhejiang Art Museum". China Net (in Chinese (China)). 2024-04-30. Archived from the original on 2024-06-19. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  19. ^ Li, Zhaodong (1995). Collection of Li Zhaodong's Calligraphy and Paintings. Guangzhou: Lingnan Fine Arts Publishing House. ISBN 7536212070.
  20. ^ Li, Zhaodong (2002). The Wave of Art: A Collection of Chinese Paintings by Centennial Trendsetters. Chengdu City: Sichuan Fine Arts Publishing House. ISBN 9787541021718.
  21. ^ Li, Zhaodong (2006). Snow Mud Hongzhao·Li Zhaodong Landscape Bingxu Volume. Hongkong: Art Publishing House (Hong Kong). ISBN 988-99314-8-6.
  22. ^ Li, Zhaodong (2007). Fa Shunfeng Sui·Li Zhaodong Volume. Beijing: Culture and Art Publishing House. ISBN 978-7-5039-3229-8.
  23. ^ Li, Zhaodong (2014). Traveling with Fate·Li Zhaodong's Sketch Collection. hefei: Anhui Fine Arts Publishing House. ISBN 978-7-5398-5218-8.
  24. ^ Li, Zhaodong (2016). Teaching Model in Higher Art Colleges·Li Zhaodong Landscape Painting Collection. Beijing: China Federation of Literary and Art Circles Press. ISBN 978-7-5190-0933-5.
  25. ^ Li, Zhaodong (2021). Teaching Model for Chinese Higher Art Universities: Paintings by Li Zhaodong. Hangzhou: China Academy of Art Press.
  26. ^ Wu, Jianxu (2008). Complete Works of Famous Chinese Painters, Contemporary Volume·Li Zhaodong. Shijiazhuang: Hebei Education Press. pp. 50–51. ISBN 978-7-5434-6041-6.
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