Watching and Changing the Sky" by Gao Huijun is a vertical landscape that beautifully melds traditional Chinese painting techniques with a modern approach. This piece serves as both a tribute to past masters and an exploration of new dimensions in artistic expression. The foreground features a group of meticulously detailed trees, which give way to imposing mountains in the background. Above, a serene blue sky dotted with white clouds completes the composition, encapsulating a sense of tranquility, serenity, and majesty.

Details:
Artist: Gao Huijun
Title: Watching and Changing the Sky
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 140 x 70 cm

About the Artist: Gao Huijun
Gao Huijun was born in Baoding, Hebei in 1966. He graduated from the Hebei Light Industry School in 1986 and from the Central Academy of Arts and Crafts (now the Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University) in 1992. In 1994, he settled in Songzhuang Xiaobao, an artist's community in Beijing. Over the years, Gao Huijun has become a significant figure in contemporary Chinese art, participating in numerous exhibitions both domestically and internationally.

Educational Background:
1986: Graduated from Hebei Light Industry School.
1992: Graduated from the Central Academy of Arts and Crafts (now the Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University).
Exhibitions and Awards:
1995: Chinese Modern Art Exhibition, Mannheim, Germany.
2001: 18-person Contemporary Art Exhibition, Beijing Yisen Gallery.
2002: Invitational Exhibition of Masterpieces of Beijing Oil Painting Masters-China Touring Exhibition (Jinan, Beijing, Shanghai).
2002: Red Square Show Contemporary Art Exhibition, Beijing.
2002: Half Modern-Chinese Contemporary Art Exhibition, Singapore.
2002: Asian Contemporary Art Expo, Singapore.
2004: China Pioneer VANESSA ART HOUSE, Jakarta.
2005: Various solo and group exhibitions in Beijing, Taiwan, Singapore, Seoul, Paris, and more.
2006-2009: Participated in numerous international art fairs and exhibitions in places like Italy, Germany, Korea, and more.
2010: Transforming History-2000-2009 China New Art, Beijing.
Public Collections:

TEDA Contemporary Art Museum
Tan Guobin Museum of Contemporary Art
Today Art Museum
Various corporate and private collections in China, Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, Belgium, France, USA, Indonesia, Singapore, Britain, Germany, Korea, Switzerland, and other countries and regions.

Gao Huijun's "Watching and Changing the Sky" is a testament to his skill in merging the old with the new, creating landscapes that are both deeply rooted in tradition and refreshingly modern. This painting is a beautiful addition to his impressive body of work, showcasing his mastery of detail and composition.