Chengxiang Qi
(b. 1952 China)
Chengxiang Qi was born in 1952 in China. After
graduating from the LuXun Academy of Fine Arts in 1977, he completed his
master’s degree at the prestigious Central Academy of Fine Art, Beijing, in
1997. While attending the Central Academy’s research department, Qi mastered
many different styles and techniques, exploring a wide range of venues, from
impressionism to realism. He settled into a style that reflects the influence
of the Dutch School of Art and the virtuosity
of the Italian Renaissance.
Every one of his beautiful paintings reflects sensitivity to light combined with
saturated color, within poetic compositions. His refined and elegant style
characterizes compelling portraits of modest young women in traditional Chinese
attire; their youth and quiet innocence captured on the canvas for eternity.
His fascination with light is revealed in a series of dramatic “Candle Light”
paintings of various ethnic minorities of China, which have become highly prized
by collectors.
He
is an exciting and classical contributor to the world of art. The Chinese
government has presented him with numerous awards, including the Gold award in
the celebrated 8th National Exhibition. He has had numerous solo
exhibitions in Germany, France, Holland and Spain. In 2001,
Chengxiang Qi immigrated to the United States. He is now a respected member of
Oil painters of America, and is establishing a strong collector base in the
United States.
Jones & Terwilliger Galleries are proud to represent his artwork in California.
