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Huaying Li, 'Old man playing Bayin'
Title: Old Man Playing Bayin
Artist: Huaying Li
Date: 1995
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 72 cm x 61 cm
Condition Report: In good condition, with no visible signs of damage or restoration.
Description:
This expressive portrait by Huaying Li depicts an elderly man seated and playing the Bayin, an ancient Chinese musical instrument. Positioned centrally within an interior setting, the figure's relaxed posture and casual attire create a sense of intimacy and tranquility. The composition employs a vibrant green-magenta contrast that draws the viewer’s focus toward the subject. Rendered with impressionistic brushwork and bold, bright colors, the painting showcases Huaying Li’s masterful ability to blend Eastern and Western artistic influences.
Signature: Signed lower right as "lihuayin 1995."
About the Artist:
Li Huaying (b. 1942, Feicheng, Shandong) is an accomplished Chinese painter and a member of the China Artists Association. Known for her innovation in oil and Chinese painting, Li integrates Chinese and Western styles to develop a distinctive artistic identity. Over her 30-year career, she has exhibited extensively in China and internationally, including in the U.S., Japan, and Malaysia. Her works have been featured in prestigious exhibitions such as the "World Women Artists Works Exhibition" in Washington, D.C., and have been collected by prominent museums worldwide. With a career defined by creativity, passion, and a strong artistic personality, Li has become a celebrated figure in contemporary Chinese art.
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