Li Xuan

1984 Born in Tianjin

2009 Graduated from the Oil Painting Department of China Central Academy of Fine Arts with a bachelor's degree

Currently works and lives in Beijing    

GROUP EXHIBITION

2015

Cross the Boundary - "Art Nova 100" Youth Art Exhibition, One Art Space, Beijing
2015 Art Nova 100,Beijing

2013  

The Third Young Oil Painting Artists Exhibition – Excavate and Discover Museum of Chinese Academy of Oil Painting, Beijing

2012  

Future - Young Artists Exhibition, Shu Xuan Space, Beijing

2011  

Group Exhibition by Five Young Artists from Oil Painting Department of China Central Academy of Fine Arts, Art Cool Space, Beijing

2010  

The Declaration of Independence - 2010 "Giant Cup" College Student Annual Nomination Exhibition, Today Art Museum,Beijing

Li Xuan: My work springs from my inner fear of the cold and uncaring world. The inspiration is born from my fear of the concealed danger and unknown part of my life. The relationship between the "exterior reality" and the "concealed truth" interests me a lot. The truth can sometimes be covered or concealed by people.  For instance, the plants in my paintings represent life and energy, but at the same time they conceal danger. Various kinds of plants appeared in daily life, full of energy and sunshine, but at the same time having a hidden side unknown to people. The plant has been drawn in my particular way, while it's identity as a plant is stripped away. The plants in my paintings are always hypocritical, on the one hand attempting to introduce beauty, while on the other hand actively concealing reality. The relationship between the plants and other elements in the drawing interest me a lot, and hints the reality that I attempt to convey in my work.