Chen Wenxi (1906–1991)
"Morning Glory baby"
Approximately 40*50cm
Guo Jiabao
Director of Chen Wenxi Art Museum
This painting is called "Xiangyang Morning Glory Baby", which is a natural work that opens and closes widely, the bright and gorgeous large yellow chrysanthemum in the upper left corner, and the red morning glory flower that emerges from the black branches in the middle, and a mud frog in the lower left corner is pressed, the picture layout is balanced, and the brushwork of the work is light and concise, which is an immortal work.
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.