This painting by Dijin Yao presents a mysterious scene. In the foreground, a deer is ankle-deep in water, drinking peacefully. Behind it, a figure clothed in white garments that conceal their identity is seated on a pile of what appears to be sandbags. Next to the figure lies a rifle, and they hold a plant with green leaves in their hand. Further in the distance, a group of deer similar to the one in the foreground is visible. The main subjects are rendered in clear, luminous hues, contrasting with the thick, solid mass of black that dominates the higher third of the painting. This contrast not only highlights the luminous subjects but also adds a sense of mystery, blurring the lines between representation and surreal intervention.

Details:
Title: Deer
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 90 x 90 cm
Condition Report: Good condition.

About the Artist:
Dijin Yao, born in Hunan, is a member of the China Academy of Art. He graduated from Nanjing Normal University in 2011 with a bachelor's degree and was admitted to the master's program at the Academy of Fine Arts of Nanjing Normal University in 2012. Currently, he resides in Nanjing.

Educational Background:
2007: Nanjing Normal University | Academy of Fine Arts | Oil Painting
Awards:

"Sketch Series" won the first prize at the "Ziyi Exchange Exhibition" of the Academy of Fine Arts, Nanjing Normal University
"Jinse Nianhua" won the second prize in the university group at the 2009 Chinese University Fine Arts Annual Exhibition
"Red Memory" was exhibited at Nanjing Normal University's Art Exhibition celebrating the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and won the third prize
"The Wind of Cymbidium" was exhibited at the Graduate Works Exhibition of the Academy of Fine Arts of Nanjing Normal University and won the Academy Award

Exhibition Experience:
2008: Nanjing Normal University Academy of Fine Arts "Ziyi Exchange Exhibition"
2009: Nanjing Normal University Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China Art Exhibition
2009: Chinese University Art Works Annual Exhibition
2009: Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China Jiangsu Provincial Art Works Exhibition
2009: China Rongcheng International Art Works Biennale
2010: The 7th Jiangsu Province Oil Painting Exhibition and Small Oil Painting Research Exhibition
2011: Nanjing Normal University Academy of Fine Arts Graduate Works Exhibition

Publishing Experience:
"Collection of 2009 Annual Exhibition of Art Works in Chinese Universities"
"Collection of Art Exhibitions of Jiangsu Province Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China"
"Collection of Works of China Rongcheng International Art Works Biennale"
"Oil Painting Research Exhibition Works Collection"
"2011 Nanjing Normal University Academy of Fine Arts Graduate Works Collection"

Collections:
Dijin Yao's works have been successfully auctioned by Beijing Guardian Online Auction Company and are held in various art institutions, private collections, and by individual collectors.