In this evocative painting, a nude female figure is seated gracefully on a white drapery. Behind her, a circular blue decoration with a floral pattern frames her portrait, adding an elegant and serene touch to the composition. On the ground beneath the drapery lies a rectangular blue rug, which, along with the decorative background, provides a striking contrast to the warm skin tones of the model. The composition follows a classical triangular formula, lending a sense of stability and groundedness. In the right corner of the rug, a few green apples on a plate next to the corner of the white drapery form a minimalistic still life.

Details:
Artist: Shaoli Chen
Title: 'Nude Girl7'
Date: 2019
Medium: Oil painting on cardboard
Dimensions: 50 x 35 cm
Condition Report: Good condition. Seal, date, and signature lower right.

About the Artist:
Shaoli Chen, born in Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province in 1950, is a professor and master tutor at Nanjing University of the Arts. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in oil painting in 1976 and earned a master's degree in Arts in 1989. A member of the China Artists Association and the executive director of the Jiangsu Oil Painting Society, Chen's works have been widely exhibited and have received numerous accolades.
Biography Highlights:
Chen has participated in many significant exhibitions and won multiple awards, including:
"Silk Road" at the Fifth National Art Exhibition, collected by Jiangsu Provincial Art Museum.
"People's Condolences" at the Sixth National Art Exhibition, published in "Jiangsu Pictorial" and "Xinhua Daily," and included in "Fifty Years of Jiangsu Fine Arts."
"Small Scenery of Stone Pond" at the Seventh National Art Exhibition, published in "Jiangsu Pictorial," and acquired by Beijing Rongbaozhai.
"Zu Chongzhi" at the first National Science Popularization Art Exhibition, published in Fine Arts Magazine.
"Alleys in Southern Anhui" and "Leishan Miao Girl" at the Jiangsu Provincial Art Exhibition, both winning Excellent Work Awards.
"Miao Village Early Collection" won the Excellence Award at the 2001 Jiangsu Provincial Art Exhibition.
"Famille Flowers in a Vase" won the Excellence Award at the 2005 Jiangsu Provincial Art Exhibition.
"Small Scenery in Southern Anhui" participated in the "Landscape·Landscape National Small Oil Painting Exhibition" (2006·Shanghai), winning the Excellence Award.
Artistic Philosophy:
Chen Shaoli values the practice of sketching from life, emphasizing the importance of direct engagement with nature and real-life experiences. This approach contrasts with the more conceptual, studio-bound methods prevalent in contemporary art, aiming to bring freshness and authenticity to his works. Chen believes that this method of capturing the essence of life and nature infuses his paintings with vividness and immediacy, enhancing their artistic value and emotional resonance.