About the Artist
Zhai Sumei, whose name is Hewen, is from Binzhou City, Shandong Province. She is a member of the Chinese Artists Association, the China Gongbi Painting Association, and the Chinese Women Painters Association. He studied at the School of Art of Capital Normal University, under the tutelage of Yu Cha Qidian, Wu Xiuyue and Ji Ruisen.
Exhibitions/Awards
In 2019, his work "Guarding the Homeland" was selected for the 14th All-Army Art Exhibition
In 2019, his work "Dream Sets Sail Here" was selected for the National Art Exhibition of the 7th World Military Games in Wuhan, China
In 2019, his work "Maritime Silk Road" was exhibited in the National Chinese Painting Exhibition to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Mr. Lin Fengmian's birth
In 2021, his work "Wind by the Sea" was included in the exhibition "Bouldering Wind and Bone" - the first Chinese Painting Biennale
In 2021, his work "Willing to Be Neighbors with Green Mountains Forever" was exhibited in the 5th Loudong (Taicang) National Landscape Painting Biennale "Revisiting the Classics".
In 2021, his work "Footsteps of the Times" was selected for the 3rd "Jingshang Danqing" National Chinese Painting Exhibition
In 2021, his work "Love for the Ancient City" was selected for the first Chinese Painting Biennale of "Nanyue Hengshan".
In 2021, her work "The Rhyme of Spring" was selected for the "Song to Mother" held by the China Artists Association - the National Female Painters Exhibition to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China
In 2022, his works were selected for the 25th Anniversary Exhibition of Hong Kong's Return to the Motherland and were eligible for membership
The meaning of ink in the pulse of the city
With her unique artistic observation and profound cultural heritage, Zhai Sumei has built a bridge between tradition and modernity, nature and humanity. Her works are not only the reproduction of natural landscapes, but also the artistic interpretation of modern urban landscapes, showing the prosperity and changes of cities, as well as conveying insights and insights into contemporary life.
《故地重游》236X144cm
Zhai Sumei skillfully combines the spirit of traditional landscape painting with modern urban landscapes, and deeply explores the impact of urban development on the relationship between man and nature. The high-rise buildings and bustling streets in the painting are a microcosm of the pulse of society, and through this pictorial language, the form and spirit of the city are perfectly combined, opening a window for the viewer to gain insight into urban life.
Tales of a Small Town, 226X144cm
In terms of technique, Zhai Sumei integrates fine brushwork and free freehand, depicts the cityscape with unique lines and colors, and renders the cold and hard buildings with soft and smooth brushstrokes, creating a picture that is both modern and warm. In addition, the layout of the picture is exquisite, and the macro cityscape is cleverly combined with the micro details, showing a rich visual effect.
"Peaceful Home", 227X124cm
Zhai Sumei's urban landscape painting is like a visual modern poem, allowing us to feel the pulse of the city and the changes of the times in every gaze, and at the same time, it also triggers us to think deeply about the future of harmonious coexistence between the city and nature.
Painting appreciation
Defending the Homeland, 232X146cm
"Garden Town" 215X145cm
Jiangnan Town, 200X180cm
《银杏送秋》225X145cm