Title: White Horse

Artist: Dijin Yao

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 70 x 100 cm

Condition Report: Good.

Provenance: Private collection.

Description:
A captivating horizontal composition depicting a majestic white horse in a serene, snowy landscape. The artwork is a masterful exploration of white hues, a chromatic harmony that requires precision to maintain its freshness and avoid over-saturation. The horse’s anatomy is rendered with striking detail, showcasing the artist's deep understanding of form and movement. The scene exudes a sense of mystery and power, offering a testament to the artist's exceptional craftsmanship and command over oil painting techniques.

About the Artist:
Yao Dijin, a distinguished artist and member of the China Academy of Art, was born in Hunan and currently resides in Nanjing. A graduate of Nanjing Normal University’s Academy of Fine Arts, Yao obtained his bachelor’s degree in 2011 and was admitted as the top candidate to its master’s program in 2012.

Awards:

First Prize, "Ziyi Exchange Exhibition," Nanjing Normal University
Second Prize, University Group, 2009 Chinese University Fine Arts Annual Exhibition
Third Prize, Nanjing Normal University Art Exhibition celebrating the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China
Academy Award, Graduate Works Exhibition, Nanjing Normal University
Exhibitions:

2009 Chinese University Art Works Annual Exhibition
2009 China Rongcheng International Art Works Biennale
2010 7th Jiangsu Province Oil Painting Exhibition and Small Oil Painting Research Exhibition
Publications:
Yao’s works have been featured in various art catalogs, including:

"Collection of 2009 Annual Exhibition of Art Works in Chinese Universities"
"Collection of Art Exhibitions of Jiangsu Province Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China"
"Collection of Works of China Rongcheng International Art Works Biennale"
Yao's paintings have been successfully auctioned by Beijing Guardian Online Auction Company and are held in both institutional and private collections worldwide.