Artist: Xing Jianjian
Title: Flowers
Medium: Oil on cardboard
Dimensions: 60 x 50 cm
Condition Report: In good condition
Signature: Signed in the lower right corner

A vibrant still life by renowned Chinese artist Xing Jianjian, Flowers captures a vase brimming with blossoming flowers through expressive, fluid brushwork. The composition is striking in its simplicity—centering on the floral arrangement—while the artist's masterful use of bold, saturated colors adds a dynamic and immersive quality to the piece. The interplay of light and shadow, along with the layered application of paint, gives the work an arresting depth, drawing the viewer into the intricate textures and nuances of the bouquet.

About the Artist:
Born in 1959 in Nantong, Jiangsu, Xing Jianjian is a distinguished Chinese oil painter and educator. He graduated from Nanjing University of the Arts in 1986 and has since remained a professor and master tutor at the institution. As a member of the China Artists Association and director of the Jiangsu Oil Painting Society, he has played a significant role in shaping contemporary Chinese oil painting.

Xing’s works have been exhibited extensively in China and internationally, including at the 8th through 11th National Art Exhibitions and the 2nd and 3rd Chinese Oil Painting Exhibitions. His paintings have also been featured in prestigious auction houses such as Sotheby’s Hong Kong, Poly Auction, and China Guardian. His art is housed in museums, galleries, and private collections worldwide, and he has published numerous books and collections on his artistic practice.