Artiste
Lixian Zhao |
| (Peintre) |
| Editions OCTOBRE 2026 |
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| Zhao Lixian's work has always maintained a keen sensitivity to the psychological effects of color. Her early compositions celebrated life through harmonious rhythms, while her recent works have shifted toward deeper tones and greater dramatic tension, pointing to the dimensions of "existence" and "dreams." The wounds of the subconscious and the wonders of life flow together beneath her brush. Her imagery carries a surreal quality-a fierce beast approaches an infant with tenderness; at the very moment danger and fear are about to erupt, the artist dissolves the crisis through creative will, conjuring wonder and peace. In her hands, maternal love, myth, and the faint glow of everyday life intertwine into a gentle yet resilient visual narrative. Saturated, intense colors and firm brushstrokes reveal the powerful inner strength that a mother-artist can summon in the face of reality, as well as the freedom and serenity that art brings. As Theodor W. Adorno said, "Art is the return of life." Zhao Lixian translates the experience of life into visual storytelling, guarding the soul amidst the clamor, allowing true power to emerge slowly from unassuming stillness. Zhao Lixian, a native of Binzhou, Shandong, holds a master's degree in oil painting from Hubei Institute of Fine Arts. She is a visiting scholar at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, an associate professor in the Department of Painting at Jianghan University's School of Fine Arts, and a member of Hubei Artists Association. She currently lives and works primarily in Beijing and Wuhan. |
| Site web : www.arthing.org |
 In Dreams, Clear Breeze and Returning Swallows 2026 90X80 cm Mixed Media on Canvas |  Toward July 2026 90x80 cm Mixed Media on Canvas |  Wearing a Flower to the Distance 2026 80x60 cm Mixed Media on Canvas |  Grain Rain 2026 110x90 cm Mixed Media on Canvas |