Artist: Liang Wang
Title: Cloud
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 22 x 29 cm
Condition Report: In good condition
Signature: Signed and dated lower left

Description:
A contemplative portrait of a man set against a natural landscape. Captured in profile, he gazes intently beyond the frame, dressed in a thick jacket that suggests resilience and introspection. His gaze aligns with the descending diagonal of the hillside behind him, reinforcing a stable yet subtly dynamic composition. Unconventionally positioned in the right third of the canvas while looking toward the same direction, the subject creates a point of visual tension—suggesting an extension of space beyond the painting’s confines. This compositional choice imbues the piece with spontaneity and movement. The subdued color palette, dominated by sienna hues, echoes the character’s stoic demeanor, reinforcing the meditative and introspective nature of the work.

About the Artist:
Liang Wang is a distinguished Chinese artist and Director of the Oriental Art Museum. A graduate of the Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts and the Central Academy of Fine Arts, he later pursued advanced oil painting studies at the Repin Academy of Fine Arts in Russia. A member of the Liaoning Artists Association and an influential figure in the Chinese art scene, Wang has exhibited widely, earning accolades for his evocative and thought-provoking compositions. His works, including "Black Earth," "Seed," and "Enlightenment," have been featured in prestigious exhibitions and public collections.