Xing Jianjian's captivating 'Oil painting 5' is an intriguing composition that embodies a bouquet of flowers in a vase on a table, depicted with bold, dynamic brushwork. The color palette primarily consists of blacks, yellows, and greys, with subtle yet impactful accents of greens.

The painting's defining characteristic lies in its untamed, messy brushstrokes that exude a sense of energy and movement. The expressive application of paint creates a striking juxtaposition with the still-life subject. In this dynamic interplay, the shapes of the flowers emerge as distinct and expressive elements, accentuated by swirl-like formations within the brushwork.

Jianjian's mastery is evident in the way the chaotic brushstrokes come together to form a cohesive and engaging composition. The vibrant interplay of colors and shapes lends the artwork a unique vitality, bridging the gap between abstraction and representation. This painting is a visual journey that invites viewers to explore the beauty of a floral arrangement through a lens of artistic dynamism and creative freedom.

Details: 
Artist: Jianjian Xing
Title: 'Oil painting 5'
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 60 x 50 cm
Signed: Signed lower right.
Condition Report: Overall good.
Provenance: Private Collection.

About the Artist:
Xing Jianjian, a Chinese oil painter born in 1959, hails from Nantong, Jiangsu. He embarked on his artistic journey by earning a bachelor's degree in oil painting from Nanjing University of the Arts in 1986 and eventually joined the institution as a teacher. Today, he holds the prestigious positions of professor and master tutor at the School of Fine Arts of Nanjing University of the Arts. He is a distinguished member of the China Artists Association and serves as the director of the Jiangsu Oil Painting Society.

Xing Jianjian's works have graced numerous national and international exhibitions, including the 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th National Art Exhibitions, the 2nd and 3rd Chinese Oil Painting Exhibitions, and exhibitions in countries such as the United States, France, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore, among others. His artwork has been featured in prominent auctions conducted by institutions like Hong Kong Sotheby's, China Poly, Guardian, Hanhai, and Rongbao. Some of his masterpieces find their home in art museums, galleries, clubs, and private collections both in China and overseas.

Xing Jianjian's remarkable contributions to the world of art have been chronicled in various publications, including "Chinese Powerful Oil Painters Collection Xing Jianjian," "Chinese Artists Series Xing Jianjian Volume," "Flowers Are Not Flowers," "Xing Jianjian Oil Painting Collection," "Like Shadows with Xing," "Like Shadows with Xing·Hundreds Feast of Beauty," "Teaching Model Paintings of Chinese Higher Art Colleges Xing Jianjian Oil Paintings," and "Teaching Models of Chinese Higher Art Colleges Xing Jianjian Portrait Oil Paintings," solidifying his place as a celebrated artist in the contemporary art scene.