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Chen Xinmao - Solo Exhibition

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Chen Xinmao is one of Shanghai’s most important contemporary abstract artists. His works have been exhibited throughout China and at many shows in Europe and the USA. Chen’s mainly Chinese inkwash works are painted in a variety of series. Some of the artist’s paintings are comprised of four to seven adjoining 1.5+ meter tall panels, which compose abstract and stunning landscapes flowing across the breadth of multiple canvases; the pieces are truly epic in their beauty. Chen Xinmao often uses blocks of texts, which he prints layer by layer onto the paintings – signifying the layers of history and time passing by. The texts are unique in that they also serve as abstract strokes of ink paint, highlighting certain parts of the paintings and darkening other parts. Chen's comprehensive use of mixed media combined with poetry and ancient scripture evokes a playful spirit and a romantic vision. Chen Xinmao even uses gold leaf, exquisite rice paper, crude paper and even sand in some of his works. He employs a tranquil yet seductive colour palette.

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

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Having been featured in shows throughout China and the West, contemporary artist Chen Xinmao incorporates a variety of materials such as sand, rice paper, gold leaf and rough paper into his paintings, creating multi-layered pieces. His use of blocks of texts in paintings signify the passage of time, transforming simple landscapes into abstract works of art.