Jianhua Dai - 'Yunnan Lijiang-pond'

This artwork is a horizontal landscape that gracefully features charming houses, trees, and in the distant background, the imposing silhouette of mountains, all set under a clear blue sky. The artist's masterful use of pastel hues infuses the painting with authenticity, while the loose and spontaneous brushwork adds dynamism to an otherwise tranquil setting.

Details:
Artist: Jianhua Dai
Title: 'Yunnan Lijiang-pond'
Date: 2019
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 60 x 120 cm
Condition Report: Good
Provenance: Private collection
Notes: Signed and dated lower right

About the artist:
Jianhua Dai is an accomplished artist with a strong presence in the world of art. He has contributed to the field not only through his art but also through teaching, having been associated with institutions like Chuxiong State Industrial School and Chuxiong Applied Technology College of Kunming University of Science and Technology. Currently, he resides and works in Chuxiong, Yunnan.

His remarkable talents have earned him numerous awards and honors. In 2004, he was awarded the gold medal in the "International Art Star Calligraphy and Painting Art Competition." Furthermore, in 2004 and 2007, his oil paintings "Regardless of the River Waterfall" and "Ancient Temple" secured the third prize in the art category of "Lantana Flower Literary and Artistic Creation," an accolade presented by the Chuxiong Prefecture Government and the State Party Committee.

Jianhua Dai's artistic achievements have also extended to photography and essay contests. In 2010, he won gold awards for "Small Scenery of Dianchi Lake" and "Portrait" in the Prosperous Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Photography Essay Contest.

His contributions to the art world have been widely recognized, with inclusion in the 2010 "Chinese Contemporary Artists" bi-yearbook for works like "Human Nature Thinking Series No. 1," "Human Nature Thinking Series No. 2," and "Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Before the Snowstorm."

Furthermore, Jianhua Dai has been actively involved in artistic activities since 2009, including joint exhibitions, art dialogues, and sketching events. His work and presence have been part of art biennales, charity sales, and large-scale events, solidifying his reputation as a prominent figure in the art community. His works have been published and collected, further enhancing his standing in the art world.