Artwork Description

Artist: Xing Jianjian
Title: Oil 18
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 60 x 50 cm
Condition Report: In good condition
Signature: Signed in the lower right corner

A striking vertical composition depicting the silhouettes of a group of figures. Through free and expressive gestural brushstrokes, the artist transforms the scene into an almost entirely abstract composition. The interplay of colors is centered around a dynamic contrast between blue and orange, creating a sense of movement and depth. The loose, spontaneous application of paint adds to the atmospheric and evocative nature of the work, inviting the viewer to explore the tension between form and abstraction.

About the Artist:
Born in 1959 in Nantong, Jiangsu, Xing Jianjian is a renowned Chinese oil painter and educator. A graduate of Nanjing University of the Arts, he currently serves as a professor and master tutor at the institution. As a member of the China Artists Association and director of the Jiangsu Oil Painting Society, Xing has played a pivotal role in contemporary Chinese oil painting.

His works have been showcased in major exhibitions, including the 8th to 11th National Art Exhibitions and the 2nd and 3rd Chinese Oil Painting Exhibitions. His paintings have also appeared at 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 documenting his artistic journey.