Chen Wenxi (1906–1991)
"Divine Journey"
Approximately 43cm
Guo Jiabao
Director of Chen Wenxi Art Museum
The painting is called "Divine Journey", four prawns of different colors and shapes roam in the water, the composition is simple and generous, the water grass is neatly distributed on the right side, and the entire circular canvas allows the focus to focus on the main shrimp, which has an ancient charm.
A master of modern Chinese painting, the most important pioneer painter in the history of Singapore art
Chen Wenxi (1906-1991) was born in Jieyang, Guangdong, China, loved art since childhood, after graduating from middle school, went to Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts to specialize in fine arts, and then transferred to Xinhua Art College for some reason, taught by Pan Tianshou and other famous teachers, four years later, returned to his hometown, taught at Shantou Middle School, and initiated the organization of the Chunyang Painting Society. He has held solo exhibitions in Shantou, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Shanghai and other cities.